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Christopher Dunn was ready to be a free man after 34 years. A judge ordered his release, but he remains behind bars by request of the Attorney General.

SPRINGFIELD — The former Sangamon County sheriff's deputy who fatally shot a 36-year-old woman this month was recommended for "high-stress decision-making classes" in 2022 after violating multiple policies at his previous employer, the Logan County Sheriff's Office, records show.

Belleville, Swansea, Shiloh and Fairview Heights will allow off-duty officers to help patrol MetroLink under agreements announced Friday. They join the St. Louis sheriff's department, which has had a similar arrangement since 2020.

Here's an intriguing little factoid: I was prompted to look this up by a Wall Street Journal article claiming that Botox was on the rise among Washington DC politicians. As usual, though, it provided no evidence for this aside from two (2) doctors who said business was good. But if ISAPS is correct, we're in ...continue reading "Botox use skyrocketed after the pandemic"

EDWARDSVILLE — Madison County State's Attorney Tom Haine announced Friday, July 26, 2024, that felony charges, including Aggravated DUI Resulting in Death and Reckless Homicide, have been filed against a 24-year-old Bethalto man in connection with a fatal crash. The charges were filed against Israel K. Evans, 24, of Bethalto, following a single-vehicle crash that occurred on the night of May 20, 2024, in Hartford. The incident took place on Illinois 3 near Rand Avenue and resulted in the death of Evans' passenger, 24-year-old Jacob S.P. Werner, also of Bethalto. Evans faces two counts of Aggravated Driving Under the Influence Resulting in Death (class 2 enhanced felony), one count of Reckless Homicide (class 3 felony), and two counts of Aggravated DUI (class 4 felony). The charges allege that Evans had a blood-alcohol level of 0.08 percent or more when his 1998 Chevrolet Corvette left the roadway and struck a tree. Additionally, the state's attorney's office said it is alleged

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Two suspects accused of stealing from the Crestwood Sam's Club and shoving a manager to the ground were later stopped in Omaha, Nebraska.

The 2024 Telecast schedule will help game show fans.

Friday marks the two year anniversary of the historic flooding in the St. Louis Metro area, as almost a foot of rain fell in some locations and two people drowned.

Police said the 16-year-old boy was shot in the thigh while walking with friends.

The business will temporarily occupy the former Kohn’s Kosher Deli space in Creve Coeur.

CHICAGO – U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) issued the following statement after receiving briefings this week from law enforcement officials that discussed security at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago in August: “As we approach next month’s Democratic National Convention in our great city, we will continue working with our local law enforcement partners to ensure proper coordination and the safety and security of convention attendees and Chicagoans. This includes meetings with federal and local law enforcement officials this week and pressing the Acting Director of the U.S. Secret Service and Executive Assistant Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation to do everything in their power to ensure proper coordination with local and state authorities and address all potential vulnerabilities in a closed-door briefing today. “Everyone should

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J.D. Vance has been running for vice president less than two weeks and has already racked up an impressive list of recently uncovered greatest hits: Suggested that parents should get more votes than people without children. Said Kamala Harris is part of the community of "childless cat ladies" who want to make the country as ...continue reading "J.D. Vance is . . . kind of a weird guy"

SPRINGFIELD – Macoupin and Montgomery Counties have each received part of a massive grant to replace lead lines from the Illinois Environmental Protection Association. Illinois EPA Interim Director James Jennings has announced $43,159,886 in funding that is being provided to 17 individual communities to replace lead service lines during the last quarter of State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2024. The City of Carlinville in Macoupin County will receive $458,939 to replace 42 lead service lines, while the City of Hillsboro in Montgomery County will receive $845,910 to replace approximately 74 lead service lines. The funding is provided through the Illinois EPA’s State Revolving Fund (SRF), which provides low-interest loan funding for drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater projects. The funding for each of these awards is being provided in the form of principal forgiveness, so none of the communities will not have to repay any of the funds awarded. Cook County, Shelby, Will,

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GODFREY - The Christmas in July fundraiser at Freer Auto Body raised over $73,500. On July 26, 2024, Freer Auto Body hosted the annual Christmas in July fundraiser with all proceeds going to Community Christmas, an initiative that provides toys, clothes and gifts for local families during the holiday season. Community members bought raffle tickets and donated money to contribute to the fundraiser. The Freers broke their record for the most money ever raised through Christmas in July. “I’m just blown away,” said Margaret Freer, owner of Freer Auto Body. “I cannot say enough about the community. It’s not us. It is not us. The community sees the need. They know what good it does, and they’re there. They support it. So we plan it, but the community hits it out of the park every year.” Margaret said they thought they would exceed their goal of $60,000, but she is shocked by how much more was raised. She attributed it to top ticket sellers

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ELSAH - Elsah resident Rhonda Brown is set to reprise her award-winning role in "Red Hot Patriot: The wit of Molly Ivins" at this year's STL Fringe Festival, scheduled for August 12-18. Brown stars as Molly Ivins, the renowned 6-foot-tall Texan reporter known for her sharp political commentary and liberal stance. Brown's performance as Ivins, who passed away in 2007 at the age of 62 after battling cancer, has been widely acclaimed. Ivins made a significant impact on American journalism with her incisive humor and bold political critiques. Her career included stints at prominent publications such as the Houston Chronicle, the Texas Observer, the New York Times, the Dallas Times Herald, and the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Ivins' syndicated column reached more than 300 newspapers, and she authored over 10 books. The play, which captures Ivins' indomitable spirit and colorful take on national politics, has received praise for its authentic portrayal. "Rhonda Brown plays Ivins in what amounts

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KISS’ 12th studio album, Animalize, is turning 40 this year, and to celebrate the band has launched a new 40th anniversary merch collection, complete with two limited-edition vinyl variant bundles.One of…

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