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Despite a bunch of Republican lawmakers being extremely (and mostly performatively) upset that their communications were accessed during investigations of the January 2021 insurrection attempt, the current version of the Trump administration seems to prefer a clean re-authorization of the surveillance powers it so recently deemed a dangerous part of the “deep state.” The FISA […]

The Complete Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and ESP32 Bundle has 14 courses covering what you need to get started on building out your own smart home. After learning the basics, courses show you how to create a weather monitoring system, a smart home security system, a plant watering system, and more. Courses also cover getting familiar […]

The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is hosting a hiring event on May 6th to address an officer shortage, offering candidates the opportunity to complete applications, fitness and aptitude tests, and oral interviews on-site.

ALTON - Jami Jones, a senior at Marquette Catholic High School, is being recognized for her accomplishments in track and field in the shot put after earning two conference titles and a county title, along with ranking second in the school record and being among the top throwers in the River Bend area. Jones said she has competed in the sport for three years and has come to value the competitive nature of an individual event. “This is my third year in track and field. I like the competition

BETHALTO - Civic Memorial High School recently celebrated 10 seniors who will pursue a career in education. On Friday, April 17, 2026, Bethalto Community Unit School District #8 administrators, teachers and families gathered at Civic Memorial for a signing ceremony. Ten seniors will go on to study education after taking classes with CMHS teacher Angie Neilson as part of her Educators Rising program. “This has been a wonderful group of students, and incredibly inclusive!” Neilson

CENTRALIA - Centralia Police responded to a reported shooting on Sunday evening, April 19, 2026, in the 900 block of Kell Street, and a 19-year-old male later died at an area hospital, according to Illinois State Police. The shooting occurred about 5:01 p.m. on April 19, 2026, in Centralia, Illinois, Illinois State Police Public Information spokesperson Trooper Genelle Jones said. "The Centralia Police Department requested Illinois State Police Zone 8 investigations to conduct the shooting investigation,"

Sammy Hagar is making some changes to the upcoming U.K. leg of his The Best of All Worlds tour, his first time playing the U.K. since 1996.The rocker announced that…

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Election night results showed challenger Chris Kyle with a one-vote lead over incumbent Bill Otto. The subsequent count of a lone provisional ballot tied the race.

St. Louis' former mayor, now a fellow at Harvard's Kennedy School, invited former U.S. Rep. Cori Bush to talk about her experiences in politics.

City officials broke ground in the heart of Edwardsville Monday morning for a new pedestrian plaza and park.

EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville Rotary Club has selected Edwardsville High School senior Jazmin Hayes as its Student of the Month for April, recognizing her involvement in school organizations and academic and extracurricular accomplishments in Edwardsville. Hayes, 18, was nominated by Edwardsville High School art teacher Cassie Flynn. She is the daughter of Jaimee and Joshua Hayes. Hayes serves as president of the National Art Honor Society and Diversity Club, vice president of HOSA and the

CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following statement after the U.S. District Court for the Northern District declared the case over National Guard deployment moot. “In October, the District Court for the Northern District took action to stop the unlawful deployment of National Guard troops in Illinois because the administration could provide no lawful explanation for its deployment. That is because none existed. This matter went all the way to U.S. Supreme

EDWARDSVILLE - Community members have the chance to celebrate the Kentucky Derby with a delicious twist at 1818 Chophouse. From 3:30–10 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, 2026, 1818 Chophouse in Edwardsville will host a Derby Day party so attendees can enjoy the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby, featuring hors d’oeuvres and a picnic dinner followed by live music by the Bob Perry Band. Owner Megan Pashea encourages people to come out, sip a mint julep, sample the curated menu and have

District 3 is investigating a shooting that injured two men on April 19, 2026 in the Benton Park West neighborhood.

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EAST ST. LOUIS - East St. Louis School District 189 marked a major milestone in student opportunity and workforce development with the groundbreaking of its $17.2 million Career and Technical Education (CTE) facility expansion at East St. Louis Senior High School. The project, made possible through a $17 million state grant secured by the leadership of Senator Chris Belt, represents a transformative investment in career pathways and the future of East St. Louis students. “Workforce development