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A Farmington, Missouri, man will be arraigned this week for child sex crimes in Iron County.

GODFREY - As the Alton and Godfrey communities prepare to celebrate the holidays, one North Alton-Godfrey Business Council member is reflecting on the year. On Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, NAGBC hosted their annual Breakfast With Santa event to bring families together for a meal with Santa Claus. Gerard Fischer, a Village of Godfrey trustee and member of NAGBC, expressed his excitement to be a part of the event. “It’s great to see the community come together,” he said. “Wha

Tariff-driven material price increases, financing challenges, and broad economic caution are putting intense pressure on preconstruction decisions nationwide — and in November, those factors pushed construction stress sharply higher, according to new data from ConstructConnect. For many owners, the report notes, absorbing elevated input costs has become untenable, leading to a growing number of postponed […]

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From Leader Publications: The city of Arnold will spend up to $950,000 to determine how five railroad crossings could be improved or eliminated. Judy Wagner, Arnold project engineer, said the study will start Jan. 1. The 16-month study will examine railroad crossings on East Elm Drive, Jeffco Boulevard, Tenbrook Road, Arnold Tenbrook Road and Bradley […]

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Villa Duchesne, a Catholic school in Frontenac, is closed Tuesday after several students "experienced symptoms of illness" during Mass on Monday morning in the school chapel, according to a school spokesperson.

A Missouri man wanted for alleged child sex crimes has been captured after more than two years on the run.

Duolingo has placed a temporary banner over a vacant building in Florissant, Missouri, featuring their mascot Duo, in order to generate buzz and attention.

GODFREY - Magician John Johnson recently performed at the North Alton-Godfrey Business Council’s annual Breakfast With Santa event. On Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, NAGBC hosted the Breakfast With Santa event to spread holiday cheer and bring families together. Johnson served as the event’s main entertainer, and he noted his excitement to perform in front of the many families who were in attendance. “It’s a family event,” he explained. “I love just seeing the

Devo has announced some more shows for 2026.Prior to their already announced appearance at Coachella in April, the rockers are set to launch the Mutate, Don’t Stagnate tour on April…

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Plaques were valued at "well over $15,000," the Humane Society said.

From Building Design + Construction: by Mike Grutsch, RA, Project Manager and Architect, Design Collaborative Every successful building project starts with a great idea, but that idea must also meet one universal requirement: it has to follow the building code. The building code might seem like a technicality, but it’s much more than that. It’s […]

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Several Christmas displays along train tracks in St. James were destroyed late Friday night, according to police. The displays were created and donated by local businesses and organizations as part of the community’s yearly holiday tradition.

A substitute in-home caregiver was issued a summons to appear in court next month for stealing tens of thousands of dollars’ worth of jewelry from a client.

EDWARDSVILLE – The holiday season is filled with celebrations. To help make sure those celebrations don’t end in tragedy, the Edwardsville Police Department is joining law enforcement agencies across Illinois in a major traffic safety effort. From Friday, December 12 through Monday, January 5, our officers will take part in the statewide “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” “Drive High. Get a DUI.” and “Click It or Ticket” campaigns. These supplemental

ST. LOUIS – The 2025 Take Flight Forum, hosted by Bi-State Development’s St. Louis Regional Freightway, brought together aviation leaders, educators, and students to explore the region’s dynamic aerospace ecosystem and the expanding opportunities for youth in aviation and STEM careers. The event, themed “STEM to Sky!,” featured a compelling panel discussion with Dr. Jennifer Kephart, Superintendent of the School District of Washington, Missouri, and Yolandea Wood,

A new report on St. Louis' Guaranteed Basic Income Pilot Program identified strengths and opportunities for improvement after 18 months of providing $500 payments to hundreds of families in need.

From Construction Dive: St. Louis-based contractor Alberici, alongside Kansas City, Missouri-based JE Dunn, was tapped for a $300 million expansion of naval military contractor Saronic Technologies’ Franklin, Louisiana, shipyard, according to a Dec. 3 news release from Alberici. The construction project, which broke ground in November, will add more than 300,000 square feet of new […]

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Immigrants living in Illinois, among the states hit hardest by the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, are now shielded from federal enforcement near courthouses, hospitals, university campuses and day cares under a law Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker signed Tuesday. The law, which takes effect immediately, also provides legal steps for people whose [...]