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On April 20, John Henry Davis was admitted to the hospital with abdominal pain. He died on April 30 at age 62.

ALTON - This National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Challenge Unlimited is calling for employers to hire people with disabilities. Stephanie Schrage, marketing manager with Challenge Unlimited, noted that there are 749,000 people in Illinois who have disabilities between the ages of 18–64, and only 49% of this population is employed. She said this “untapped workforce” wants to work, and Challenge Unlimited has programs to help make this happen. “We want to raise awareness around the fact that these individuals are ready to work, willing to work,” Schrage said. “Through Challenge Unlimited in particular, we offer training programs and job coaching.” National Disability Employment Awareness Month has been an annual recognition since 1988. This year’s theme is “Access to Good Jobs for All.” As more people are diagnosed with neurodivergent conditions, the number of people with disabilities in the U.S. is increasing.

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Officials from SSM Health and St. Charles County cut the ribbon Monday on a new outpatient center in O'Fallon, Missouri.

American Water provides services to more than 14 million people across 14 states and on 18 military installations.

A House Springs, Missouri, man is accused of stealing tens of thousands of dollars’ worth of copper wiring from a senior medical facility in St. Louis City.

In the process of enshittification, it seems that the process will not stop until the customer has been well and truly pissed off. It was merely earlier this year that we discussed Amazon taking its Prime Video offering, after gobbling up a huge number of adopters, and suddenly introducing everyone’s favorite thing about television: advertisements! […]

The brewery plans to host a 10th anniversary party on November 22, in addition to participating in local events, such as Jazz Fest and the Cherokee Street Print Bazaar.

Police said the were called to the shooting at about 5 p.m. to the 12100 block of Wensley Road.

Five people were charged Friday for stealing at least $8 million from victims across ten states, including one Missouri woman, in a tech support scam.

Milton's wind speeds skyrocketed by 90 mph in 24 hours. It’s one of the fastest intensification events scientists have ever witnessed in the Atlantic.

The first 100 customers at the grand opening on Oct. 17 will get a gift bag.

A man on on Saturday was charged with following a child into a public bathroom, exposing himself and grabbing the child's head.

BELLEVILLE – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that intermittent daytime lane closures will take place on Lebanon Road from West Boulevard to Cross Street in St. Clair County, weather permitting, on Thursday, Oct. 10. The lane closures are necessary for the evaluation of pavement conditions. Drivers are urged to reduce speed, be alert for changing conditions, obey all signage and refrain from using mobile devices while approaching and traveling through the work zone. For IDOT District 8 updates, follow us on the social media platform X at @IDOTDistrict8 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.

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On this first anniversary of October 7, I have a bit of an unusual observation. I don't even know if it's correct, but here goes. On the Israeli side of things, there's no shortage of people who will publicly say exactly what they think Israel should be doing. Their point of view is pretty simple: ...continue reading "What is the pro-Palestinian argument?"

A high school senior from Lebanon has died after running a weekend race.

MADISON COUNTY - Illinois State Police Troop 8 is investigating a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 55 northbound at Illinois Route 4 in Madison County at 12:33 p.m. on Oct. 7, 2024. ISP said the following from a preliminary investigation into the crash: "The investigation indicates the following occurred: ISP Troop 8 responded to the location above for the report of a single-vehicle crash involving a commercial motor vehicle. "Unit 1, a Freightliner Truck Tractor Semi-Trailer was traveling northbound on I-55, when for unknown reasons, it left swerved and left the roadway, causing the trailer to overturn. No injuries were reported at the scene." The crash investigation remains open and there is no further information available for release at this time.

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A man is accused of shooting and killing a person in Pagedale shortly after he told a cop they had stolen a pound of marijuana from him.