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Authorities say the body of an Illinois woman, who was reported missing last month, was recovered Thursday in rural Missouri.

EAST ST. LOUIS - In a demonstration of community service and collaboration, members of AmeriCorps joined students from the Peace Warriors program at Gordon Bush Alternative Center and East St. Louis Senior High School recently for a Day of Service honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The initiative took place at the Flyers Feeding Families Mobile Food Pantry, where participants worked together to serve the East St. Louis community. The event aimed to embody the spirit of Dr. King's legacy by promoting unity and support within the community. The Peace Warriors program, which focuses on leadership and service, played a central role in the initiative, highlighting the importance of volunteerism and civic engagement among local youth. The collaboration between AmeriCorps and the Peace Warriors is part of a broader effort to foster community involvement and address food insecurity in the area. Participants emphasized the significance of their work, noting that such initiatives help

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EDWARDSVILLE – The Edwardsville Police Department announced on Friday, January 24, that a 24-year-old Edwardsville man was taken into custody and is facing charges stemming from an investigation into the distribution of child pornography. The investigation began on September 11, 2024, based on information received from the Illinois Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC). On Thursday, January 23, 2025, the Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office issued a formal charging document known as a criminal information on the suspect: James Tyler Berry M/W, 24 years of age. The criminal information included the following offenses: COUNT 1 – Child Pornography, a class X felony COUNT 2 – Child Pornography, a class X felony COUNT 3 – Child Pornography, a class X felony COUNT 4 – Child Pornography, a class 2 felony COUNT 5 – Child Pornography, a class 2 felony COUNT 6 – Child Pornography, a class 2 felony COUNT 7 – Chil

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January is often referred to as "Divorce Month" due to an increase in divorce filings as couples seek a fresh start after the holiday season and tax refund considerations.

District 5 is investigating a carjacking that happened on January 23 in the 4700 block of Page Blvd.

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MARYVILLE/TROY - Community members have the chance to win a half-a-million-dollar home while helping local kids. The Home Builders and Remodelers Metro East Association (HBRMEA) is sponsoring a raffle where the grand prize is a new home in Troy, Illinois, or $300,000 cash. Tickets cost $100 and only 20,000 tickets will be sold. All proceeds go to Make-A-Wish Illinois and Make-A-Wish Missouri/Kansas. “Right now in Missouri and Illinois, there are over 2,000 kids waiting for wishes,” said Shannon Stelling with HBRMEA. “This project can make such an impact and cut into that number by a large amount to help these kids get their wishes come true…I encourage everyone to come out and support this project.” The home drawing will take place on April 29, 2025, live on Fox 2. The winner can choose between the new home in Troy or the $300,000. The house, valued at over $500,000, is 1,800 square feet with an unfinished basement. It has three bedrooms,

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Guidelines affect new openings — and even some where people had accepted jobs but not yet started them.

While respiratory illness season storms on, one virus continues to be the unfortunate leader of them all. Influenza, or the flu, is dominating the other viruses like COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), norovirus, Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) and others, according to Doug Kasper, MD, an infectious disease specialist with OSF HealthCare. He adds that the increase in flu cases is “typical and expected” for this time of year. The strain of flu that is circulating is an Influenza A strain, which is also predicted. Flu at highest rate and climbing "Seasonal influenza rates are increasing each week, per the CDC. That refers to the number of positive tests that are being seen at access sites, like (OSF) PromptCare, urgent care, emergency departments and primary care offices," Dr. Kasper says. "The percentage of tests returning positive for influenza is climbing and it's at its highest level for our season." This comes just days after the Chicago Department of Public

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Sammy Hagar, Cheap Trick’s Robin Zander and Deep Purple’s Glenn Hughes are among the artists set to perform at the upcoming Rock for Responders benefit, taking place Feb. 27, at…

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SAINT LOUIS, MO. - Principia School invites middle schoolers and jazz enthusiasts across the Greater St. Louis region to enjoy a jazz clinic and concert at their first annual Principia Middle School Jazz Honors Festival. On Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, middle school jazz musicians from schools across the region can attend a jazz clinic from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Principia School, located at 13201 Clayton Road, St. Louis, Missouri. Emanuel Harrold, a two-time Grammy Award winner and St. Louis-based musician, will lead the clinic. The day concludes with a free concert, open to the public, at 5 p.m. in Ridgway Auditorium. “We want to be a great musical neighbor,” said Keith Evans, percussion instructor. “Come be a part of this. Here's what we have going on on our campus. We’d like this family to grow. Music is the only language that is universal.” The middle school jazz clinic costs $35 and includes lunch and snacks. Evans said students will rehearse and

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The proposed legislation, supported by utility companies, would allow gas, water and sewer companies to base their rate requests to the Public Service Commission on projected expenses rather than historical costs.

Lindenwood Park Neighborhood Association Board of Directors Meeting Saturday, November 16 at Machacek Library Present: Pat Acquisto, Karen Clifford, Sara … MoreLPNA Board Meeting Minutes – 11/16/2024

Chili Mac Diner has been in St. Louis for 121 years and the owner believes the downtown area will make a comeback.

Known for its low prices and simple selections, the grocery chain’s latest location will be at 9175 Olive Crossing.

Opening Reception Friday, Dec 6th from 5:30-7:30pm in the Kooyumjian Gallery at Webster University. This exhibit showcases the artistry of high school student photographers. The choice of subject, creativity and […]

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