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Eric Davis, 34, is accused of walking off with the gun that a man had just used to kill himself near Hodiamont and Cote Brilliante avenues just before 6:30 a.m. Tuesday.

ST. CHARLES COUNTY — A St. Charles County jury on Wednesday convicted Christopher Harper of murdering his girlfriend's brother and shooting two others inside a St. Peters home in May 2023.

The cost of pet adoption is doubling for those looking to adopt from St. Louis County. Now, animal officials are asking St. Louis to step up for the creatures that need it the most.

A Florissant woman is facing a serious charge after she allegedly threatened to carry out a shooting at the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District's (MSD) offices.

FOX 2 News went to the St. Louis Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday, following Tuesday’s incarceration of Alfred Montgomery, to find out what it looks like without him.

Annual HUD funds will support youth programs, housing repairs, small businesses, and post-tornado recovery efforts citywide.

GLEN CARBON – The next phase of the Glen Carbon Road shared use path project is on hold for now after trustees voted this week to lay over a related agreement until their next meeting. Village Board members on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, voted unanimously to lay over a resolution authoring the execution of an agreement with Volkert for design engineering for the Glen Carbon Road Shared Use Path Phase 3 project. The scope of the project consists of a shared use path spanning from Mark Trail Drive to Illinois Route 159 in Glen Carbon. The village has selected Volkert as the firm to perform design engineering services for the project. The total cost of the shared use path’s third phase is estimated at $1,125,000. This includes $900,000 for construction, $120,000 for engineering design, and $105,000 for engineering construction. The project is being funded by a federal grant from the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP). This would mark the latest section of a

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Several hundred non-traditional students are now participating for the first time in fall sports and other activities associated with the Missouri State High School Activities Association.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — A human skull was discovered in a creek near the 6200 block of Winterberry Lane in Springfield on Sept. 20, 2025, according to the Sangamon County Coroner’s Office. The skull was found around 1 p.m. on Sept. 20, 2025, and the coroner’s office responded to the scene. Sangamon County Coroner Jim Allmon confirmed the recovery in a press release issued Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025. After the initial recovery, the skull was processed by the coroner, examined by an anthropologist, and sent to the Illinois State Police for possible DNA extraction. Authorities hope that DNA analysis will aid in identifying the remains. The Springfield Police Department and the Sangamon County Coroner’s Office continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the discovery. No further details have been released at this time.

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This will obviously work out well for Oklahoma governor Kevin Stitt. After all, he’s lobbing this criticism in the direction of a presidential administration known for its tolerance of dissent and its refusal to use its considerable power against critics and political opponents. Stitt is standing alone, facing a Republican party that only represents itself […]

ROXANA - Daisy Daugherty, an ultra senior athlete at Roxana High School, is a Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete of the Month for her exceptional performance in volleyball. Shells girls volleyball coach Andrea Keller praised Daugherty as an “all-around phenomenal athlete who always gives it her all,” highlighting her skills as an “amazing setter who plays great defense” and her effectiveness as a server. Daugherty leads her volleyball team with 353 assists and ranks second with 176 digs. She has also recorded 16 aces this season. In addition to volleyball, she is a key player on the school's basketball team, known as the Shells, and is expected to be a leader in the 2025-2026 season. Daugherty’s athleticism extends to track and field, where she has demonstrated high-level performance in previous competitions. Coach Keller described Daugherty as “a force from the serving line” and noted her “excellent quickness." The recognition

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CLINTON COUNTY — Officials from the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, they have generated a possible identity for human remains found outside Centralia, in unincorporated Clinton County, following a tip received after information was released. The remains were discovered on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, prompting a response from first responders, including detectives and Clinton County Coroner Phillip Moss. DNA testing is underway to compare the remains against a known profile in hopes of confirming the identity. “At this time, we do not know a cause of death,” Clinton County Sheriff Dan Travous said. “We do not have any reason to believe foul play was involved. However, we must treat the death as suspicious until we can prove otherwise.” He added that testing will continue in the coming days and months to assist the coroner in determining the cause of death. The sheriff’s office expressed gratitude to the public for

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EDWARDSVILLE – State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) extends a warm invitation to Metro East first responders to join her first annual First Responders Appreciation Event on Thursday, October 23, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at her Edwardsville district office, 120 N. Main Street, Suite 1B. “This event is all about saying thank you to the heroes who keep our communities safe,” said Senator Harriss. “First responders in the 56th District face challenges every day to protect our families and neighborhoods. We want to honor their dedication and provide a chance for them to connect with colleagues and the community.” Police officers, EMTs, dispatchers, EMA personnel, coroners, and other first responders across the 56th District are invited to attend. The open house will feature complimentary BBQ sandwiches and sides, giving first responders a chance to relax, enjoy a meal, and be recognized for their service. While RSVPs are not required, they are encouraged

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) are demanding that the Trump Administration stop misusing the Chicago Harbor Lock as it continues its dangerous, extreme and inhumane federal invasion of Chicago. In a letter to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, the Senators questioned why DoD and DHS have utilized critical U.S. Army Corps of Engineer facilities—meant for flood control, directing boat traffic, commerce and environmental stewardship—toward Trump’s harmful “Operation Midway Blitz” after vessels and vehicles associated with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) were recently deployed on the Chicago River. “Sending armed Federal officers into Chicago Harbor Lock USACE Civil Works water infrastructure facilities to advance armed patrols down the Chicago River—one of the safest locations in the

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is encouraging everyone with Medicare to check if their plan still meets their needs and budget during this year’s Open Enrollment Period, which began on Oct. 15 and runs through Dec. 7, 2025. Individuals can get free help comparing health and drug plan options by contacting the state’s Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP). “Your health needs can change from year to year, and so do Medicare plan costs and coverage,” said SHIP Director Sandy Leith. “Now’s the time to review your current Medicare coverage to make sure it still meets your needs. To help you make an informed decision, the Senior Health Insurance Program uses trained volunteers to offer trusted, unbiased Medicare counseling to Medicare-eligible individuals, their families, and caregivers.” SHIP counselors are available in person and online throughout the year, but they are especially helpful during Open Enrollment

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CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today joined a coalition of state attorneys general asking to intervene in a court’s review of the $14 billion merger settlement between information technology companies Hewlett Packard Enterprises and Juniper Networks, which was reportedly the result of undue influence. In light of the significant concerns about the process and substance of the HPE/Juniper Networks settlement, the coalition is urging the court to apply its authority under the federal Tunney Act to order an evidentiary hearing in which the states can appear as parties. The Tunney Act is a post-Watergate law enacted by Congress in 1974 to ensure that antitrust settlements reached by the Justice Department are based on the merits rather than undue influence by powerful corporations and their well-connected lobbyists. “As the Justice Department itself alleges, this merger has the potential to drastically limit competition and substantially increase prices for

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