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Will was placed on administrative leave in July as part of an "ongoing independent investigation."

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS — The Fairview Heights Cultural Committee met last week to discuss critical issues, including the Ten Shared Principles designed by the NAACP and the Illinois Chiefs, the hiring of qualified community members, police use of force, training, and the future of professional law enforcement in society. The meeting, attended by key Fairview Heights community and law enforcement figures, provided a platform for open dialogue and collaboration. Among the attendees were Lt. James Mason, Capt. C.J. Beyerdorfer, Reverend Ran Foggs, Pastor William Fowler, Commissioner Leroy Elleby, Paula Nixon, Mayor Mark Kupsky, Brian Gibson, and Chief Steve Johnson. Discussions centered on the Ten Shared Principles, a set of guidelines aimed at fostering trust and mutual respect between law enforcement and the community. These principles emphasize the importance of transparency, accountability, and the equitable treatment of all citizens. Chief Johnson highlighted the significance o

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Louzell Davis Jr., 34, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and armed criminal action for shooting Jacob Ashford at point-blank range in the 5300 block of Northland Avenue on Dec. 3, 2022.

The woman won the top prize of the $5 "Double-Sided-Dollars" scratch-off ticket.

ROXANA - Roxana High running back Andruw Ellis enters the 2024 football campaign as one of the area’s top picks for success. Ellis has a blazing 4.6 40-yard dash speed and recently signed with Northern Illinois University to play football in 2025. Ellis is the latest Roxana player to sign with a Division I school. The last Division I football recruit was Rusty Wheat in 2024. He attended Missouri State University. Ellis was one of the leaders for the Shells’ football squad last year and one of three backs who gained 1,000-plus yards and is expected to repeat that kind of performance in 2024. Ellis is a Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete of the Month for the Shells. “Andruw is a big-time player,” Roxana Head Football Coach Wade DeVries said. “He visited Northern Illinois at the end of July and worked out and got a Division I scholarship offer.” “I am really excited for him,” the coach added. “The recruiting process is fun

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(KTVI) Forty percent of high school students say they experience feelings of sadness and hopelessness. That’s a slight drop – 2% - from 2021 to 2023, according to the Centers for Disease Control. The CDC surveys teens and mental health every two years– with their latest study shining a light on how teens fared during [...]

BELLEVILLE — The Burger King restaurant at Green Mount Commons in Belleville has permanently closed its doors, according to the company's website. The restaurant, located at 2508 Green Mount Commons Drive, appears to have been emptied, with the menu boards in the drive-thru removed and a large dumpster present in the parking lot. The closure marks the end of the fast-food chain's presence at this location. Burger King's corporate office has yet to release a statement regarding the closure, and it remains unclear what led to the decision to shut down this particular outlet. The closure is part of a broader trend in the fast-food industry, where changing consumer preferences and economic pressures have led to the shuttering of several locations nationwide. As of now, no information has been provided about potential plans for the vacant property or if another business will take its place.

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(KTVI) A Gold Star father from St. Charles County is taking his cause to the road Saturday, September 7.And he’s doing it in a big way. Mark Schmitz has organized an 80-mile ride from Festus to St. Charles, in honor of fallen his son, U.S. Marine LCL Jared Schmitz. The Angels of Abbey Gate Ride is [...]

Mayor Tishaura O. Jones said a proposal to modernize the city charter was illegal and needed a rewrite.

The Missouri Highway Patrol identified the victim as Conner R. Lipp, 23, of Winfield, Missouri.

The man pointed the revolver at himself and pulled the trigger, but the woman is the one who was hit, police said.

St. Louis is one of the top U.S. cities to face a possible surge of pests this fall due to the dry and warm conditions, with flies and cockroaches likely to be attracted indoors in search of food and water.

The man was found less than a day after he was reported missing.

Looks like Tom Petty fans have something to look forward to.The late rocker’s official Instagram account just teased that they have some big news to share and folks will be finding…

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Today's temperatures in the mid-upper 90s with top heat index values soaring to near 105, due to southerly winds and corn-sweat, will impact local fall high school sports activities, with a maximum practice time of two hours with 20 minute breaks within each hour of practice.

Joshua D. Zaricor, 24, was fatally injured about 3:50 a.m. Saturday in St. Francois County.

There’s plenty of news flying around over the past few days after it was reported on Saturday that Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of Telegram, had been arrested at Bourget airport in France after taking his private plane there from Azerbaijan. Durov, who got a French citizenship in 2021 apparently knew that there was […]

FAIRMONT CITY – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced lane closures will be encountered on northbound and southbound I-55/70 beginning Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at 7 a.m. through Friday, August 30, 2024, at 12 p.m., weather permitting. The left lane will be closed between Exchange Ave and IL 203. Northbound will be closed for the duration of the project and the southbound left lane will be closed daily from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. All entrance and exit ramps will remain open. These restrictions are needed to repair the glare screen on the median wall. IDOT district 8 forces will make the needed improvements. Full access will be restored as soon as possible. Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. To avoid the work area, when feasible, use of alternate routes should be considered. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changed conditions and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits, refrain

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