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Ramon D. Davis, 19, admitted to the carjackings, which happened in 2021 and 2022.

Former Alton police officer Jeremiah T. Dressler has been charged with stealing funds from the Alton Police Department Benevolent and Protective Association while employed, and is awaiting his next court date on August 9.

A Lee's Summit, Missouri, man appeared in federal court in downtown St. Louis on Monday and admitted to leading police on a high-speed chase on Interstate 44 before being caught with nearly three pounds of methamphetamine.

Consider the following chart. It shows the value of commercial property under foreclosure: What conclusion do you draw from the right edge of the chart, which shows foreclosures going up? Here's what the Wall Street Journal says: Surge in Commercial-Property Foreclosures Suggests Bottom Is Near In previous downturns, comparable surges in foreclosure activity has signaled ...continue reading "How long will the office building crisis last?"

Former Illinois Congressman Rodney Davis has been appointed head of government affairs for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

In response to demand from existing customers and prospects, the St. Louis-based firm has broadened its service offerings to include artificial intelligence with Microsoft Copilot, automation, virtual chief information officer services, mergers and acquisition technology advisory and Microsoft licensing. Over the past two years, Anders CPAs + Advisors has added seven employees to its technology services practice. And it’s not over.

Authorities have charged two more people with murder in what police described as a drug deal that devolved into a fatal attempted robbery.

(Note: This is the first in a series of articles about artists who will be showcased at the Edwardsville Art Fair). Three artists will showcase their unique perspectives through exhibits showcased at the Edwardsville Art Fair on Sept. 27-29, 2024, at Edwardsville City Park. Brett Miley, Michael Plurad, and Bruce Toulmin each bring a distinct approach to digital artworks, providing visitors with an engaging and diverse experience. Miley, whose nature-based digital artworks aim to foster tranquility and educate viewers about various species, uses mandalas to present these creatures in an unprecedented light. "My goal is to help people find tranquility through my nature-based artwork and to show the beauty of these precious species and educate people about them. My mandalas show sides of these species in a way that they have not been seen before," Miley stated. Plurad draws inspiration from early 20th-century illustrators Arthur Rackham and Alphonse Mucha, blending modern techniques

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CHICAGO - On July 2, 2024, the State of Illinois received federal approval of its proposed Healthcare Transformation 1115 Demonstration waiver that will allow the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) to begin nation-leading work to expand Medicaid coverage. Assistance will soon address root causes of health disparities, such as housing and food insecurity, and help individuals transitioning from incarceration. “Here in Illinois, the 1115 waiver is the cornerstone of our broader strategy to address health-related social needs,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “We are using it to direct Medicaid resources toward initiatives that address the root causes of health inequalities such as housing, food insecurity, unemployment, violence prevention, re-entry from prison settings, substance use treatment, and more. Illinois is leading the way in this work and once again setting the nationwide standard for what equitable, effective, and people-centric

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(The Center Square) — As voters in St. Louis County prepare to vote in next Tuesday’s Missouri primary, research finds they strongly prefer the ability to cast ballots at any polling place in the county.

BELLEVILLE - Joint Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) teams are set to be in action as they conduct evaluations in the aftermath of severe weather and tornadoes that struck the region earlier this month. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, in Winnebago County and St. Clair County. Local, county, state, and federal PDA teams will be going door-to-door in the hardest-hit areas to verify and validate the damages caused by the severe weather that occurred on July 15 and July 16. This initiative aims to assess the extent of the damage and determine the necessary aid and resources for recovery. Media personnel interested in covering the event can contact Kevin Sur, Public Information Officer for the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS), at Kevin.Sur@Illinois.Gov, or FEMA Region 5 External Affairs at FEMA-R5-news-desk@fema.dhs.gov for information on field teams and locations. The Illinois Emergency Management

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Slumberland Furniture will take over the former space of a big-box retailer and formalwear store.

An Overland, Missouri, man appeared in federal court in downtown St. Louis to be sentenced for a series of business burglaries in early 2022.

Dr. Ken Warren, a professor of political science at Saint Louis University, breaks down the ballot battles ahead of the August 6 primary elections.

Mickey Hart is giving fans a chance to own a piece of his artwork. The Grateful Dead drummer has launched a new online auction with Terrapin Station Entertainment, which includes artwork…

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WASHINGTON — U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson and Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries on Monday announced the 13 lawmakers who will make up the bipartisan task force investigating the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. “We have the utmost confidence in this bipartisan group of steady, highly qualified and capable Members of Congress to move quickly to […]

The Scottish Arms ends a 19-year run, though the restaurant is open to the possibility of new ownership.