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A Moline Acres man was sentenced Tuesday for a 2023 murder in Ferguson.

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Journey and Lynyrd Skynyrd have returned to the Billboard Hot 100 after decadeslong absences.According to Billboard, thanks to the July Fourth holiday, as well as the excitement of the World Cup,…

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ST. LOUIS - St. Louis Metropolitan Police District 1 officers are seeking the public’s help in identifying and locating a man and vehicle connected to a July 2, 2026, robbery at a restaurant in St. Louis’ Southampton neighborhood, where a 65-year-old man was injured, according to authorities. Police said the robbery happened at about 11:50 a.m. July 2, 2026, inside the Jack in the Box in the 4200 block of South Kingshighway. A preliminary investigation found that the 65-year-old

This is pointless escalation, but pointless escalation is this administration’s brand. We already know ICE officers have gone out of their way to aim their phones at protesters and others who try to derail their masked kidnapping squads. And we know — thanks to public records and leaked documents — ICE has access to facial […]

Aldermanic President Megan Green will receive $35,000 from the city to settle a lawsuit related to police tactics during 2017 protests over a cop's murder acquittal.

EAST ST. LOUIS – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced ramp closures on Interstate 70 at the I-64/55/70 interchange in St. Clair County for bridge repairs as part of a $3.8 million bridge rehabilitation project. Beginning at 6 a.m. Monday, July 20, the following ramps will be closed: Westbound I-64 to westbound I-70 One lane of westbound I-55/70 to westbound I-70 The westbound I-64 to westbound I-70 ramp will be fully closed, while one lane of the westbound I-55/70

ALTON - The Alton Powerboat Nationals will return to the Riverbend this weekend. From July 17–19, 2026, community members can enjoy the Alton Riverfront and F1 powerboat races on the Mississippi River. Tim Seebold, managing director of the races, noted that this year’s experience promises to be bigger and better than ever. “It’s going to be awesome,” he said. “Come out to Alton Riverfront Park and let’s have some fun.” The events on Friday,

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs' measure to expand investment opportunities for non-profit organizations across the state is now law after Gov. JB Pritzker recently signed the bill. Senate Bill 2968 creates the Non-Profit Investment Pool, a safe and efficient investment option allowing eligible nonprofits to make the most of available funds while reducing administrative burdens. The law is intended to help nonprofits strengthen their financial stability and maximize

Missouri State Amendments on August 4, 2026 Ballot Know before you go. Don't be confused by the ballot issues. In-Person no excuse needed absentee voting begins July 21 through August 3, and election day voting on August 4. You can find a polling place to vote early or on election day here. The following [...]

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GLEN CARBON — Father McGivney Catholic High School announced that Shea Guinn has been named one of the 2026 Young Philanthropist Award recipients by the Glennon Guild Junior Board, recognizing her leadership in school service efforts that benefited people in need. The school said Guinn earned the award for coordinating McGivney's winter coat drive and a spring Dress Down Day benefiting the Shining Star School. According to the school, her work reflected leadership, dedication and

EDWARDSVILLE – Edwardsville’s Route 66 centennial celebration is continuing this fall with a new round of events, including a three-day festival featuring concerts and events that put Illinois in the spotlight, a documentary premiere, and an interactive Route 66-themed adventure, courtesy of Madison County Transit. Beginning Friday, October 9, Edwardsville will host “A Weekend of Songs and Stories: Celebrating 100 Years of Route 66 in Illinois” as part of Great Rivers

Candy G'Sell said the three teens involved Friday night were her daughter Gabby's friends. The shooting happened at their home while the mother was away.

Buzz Eckelkamp said his father tried to be involved in any and every effort to improve the community.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today released the following statement after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to reduce the boundaries of two national monuments—Bears Ears and Grand Staircase Escalante. In 2017, the first Trump Administration put 27 national monuments under review with the requirement they were established after 1996 and were over 100,000 acres. Then-Secretary of Interior Ryan Zinke recommended six monuments for reduction,