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A woman is facing felony charges two months following a fatal hit-and-run in north St. Louis County.

McKenna, a longtime Democratic force in Jefferson County politics in the 1980s and 1990s, died Saturday after of pancreatic cancer. He was 79.

CHICAGO– Attorney General Kwame Raoul filed an amicus brief defending the validity of the Firearm Industry Responsibility Act (FIRA) against claims that it is preempted by a federal statute, the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA). Raoul’s brief was filed in an interlocutory appeal arising out of numerous cases brought against Smith & Wesson Brand Inc. (Smith & Wesson) by victims of the fatal 2022 shooting at the Highland Park, Illinois Independence Day parade. The

Red Cross urges heat safety as Fourth of July festivities ramp up            Heat can be dangerous for anyone.     Stay hydrated, stay cool and stay connected. , Experts are warning that dangerously high temperatures are headed to the Greater St. Louis area over the next week. With Fourth of July celebrations and World Cup events […]

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SPRINGFIELD — The world’s fastest dirt track draws more than racing fans to the Illinois State Fairgrounds each summer. Tucked in the south end of the infield is the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) Community Garden, which was celebrated today with a proclamation from Governor JB Pritzker. Community Garden Day in Springfield drew a crowd of gardeners, local and state officials, community partners and others to the carefully tended plots. The Illinois Department of Agriculture

Wednesday is Canada Day, and Bryan Adams is celebrating with the release of a new patriotic song.The Canadian rocker just released the track “51st State,” which appears to be a…

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A woman was killed and a man was injured in a shooting late Tuesday at a Ferguson gas station.

Look, 5-4 Supreme Court decisions count just as much as 9-0 ones, and a 5-4 decision getting it right is still a win, but for a number of reasons, the 5-4 decision in Trump v. Barbara, regarding the issue of birthright citizenship is terrifying. This isn’t a complicated issue. This isn’t an issue that should […]

The advisory is due to low pressure after a malfunction at the city's Chain of Rocks water treatment plant.

Several laws restricting access to medications that can be used to terminate a pregnancy and others placing limits on minors’ access to sexual and reproductive healthcare — including the HPV vaccine — take effect Wednesday, July 1, in Iowa, Mississippi and Tennessee. Many bills were considered in state legislatures earlier this year that would have […]

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is sharing the following upcoming events and noteworthy items for July 2026. State historic sites throughout Illinois have planned events to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Declaration of Independence. In addition, July is National Recreation and Parks Month. July 2 Tot Time: Fish Frenzy Illinois State Museum at Dickson Mounds Lewistown | Fulton County Staff from the Illinois River Biological

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is accepting applications for Open Space Land Acquisition and Development, or OSLAD, grants through Aug. 31, 2026. A total of $37.5 million is available for this round of OSLAD grants . IDNR will again provide funding to cover 100% of eligible projects in economically distressed communities. In the most recent round of OSLAD awards announced in January , 20 underserved locations received grants for local park projects.

CHICAGO — The Illinois Commission on Equity and Inclusion (CEI) is proud to announce the launch of its new Mentor Protégé Program (MPP), a new initiative designed to empower vendors certified in the Business Enterprise Program (BEP) through structured coaching, mentorship, and growth opportunities. By pairing experienced prime vendors with emerging BEP firms, the program aims to build capacity, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful pathways into State contracting.

CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, Ill. – The Cahokia Courthouse State Historic Site in St. Clair County will host “The Language of Liberty,” a public reading of the Declaration of Independence at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Community members will read portions of the Declaration aloud, while local historians provide insight into the document’s origins, meaning and lasting influence on American history. The program commemorates the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence

ST. LOUIS - St. Louis Metropolitan Police homicide detectives are investigating the fatal shooting of a 21-year-old man who was found with multiple gunshot wounds Tuesday night, June 30, 2026, inside a business in the Dutchtown neighborhood of St. Louis. Police said officers were called at about 9:10 p.m. June 30 to a shooting in the 4700 block of South Spring at the Speedway Market in Dutchtown. When officers arrived, they found the man inside the business suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.

Representatives of the St. Clair County Transit District (SCCTD) recently joined local officials, stakeholders and nearly 100 cyclists to celebrate... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Stop Gun Violence, a gun-owner and sportsmen-led organization dedicated to promoting responsible gun ownership and preventing gun violence, endorsed Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) for her commitment to advancing meaningful and achievable reforms to prevent gun violence and strengthen public safety. Founded by a veteran of the gun safety movement, SGV is working to elect leaders who understand that protecting communities and respecting responsible gun ownership are not

On This Day, July 1, 2007…Elton John and Rod Stewart were among the acts who performed at the Concert for Diana at the newly opened Wembley Stadium in London.The concert…

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