State officials from both parties urged Congress to avoid a government shutdown Monday, though Republicans were pushing harder for an extension of current funding. Though they sometimes clash with federal directives, states depend on funding from the federal government for numerous programs. A government shutdown, which would have a wider effect than any in recent […]
BELLEVILLE — A student was taken into custody Tuesday morning, Sept. 30, 2025, after being found with a firearm at Belleville East High School, authorities said. At approximately 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, a Belleville Police Department School Resource Officer and school staff were alerted by a student that another student was in possession of a firearm on campus. The Belleville Police Department said the student was immediately isolated, and a search conducted by the School Resource Officer uncovered the weapon. The juvenile is currently in custody at the Belleville Police Department pending further court proceedings. Officials emphasized that there is no ongoing threat to students or staff. “The safety of the students and staff was of the highest priority,” the Belleville Police Department said in a statement. “Upon the initial report being received, the Belleville Police Department and Belleville East High School staff acted swiftly to isolate the student
WASHINGTON — Attorneys for Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the man who the Trump administration admitted to wrongly deporting in March, said over the weekend that the administration moved him from one U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Virginia to another in Pennsylvania, raising concerns over his access to legal counsel. In a Saturday legal filing, […]
WASHINGTON — A government shutdown could have significant economic consequences, though an analysis released Tuesday by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said it’s difficult to pinpoint ramifications without knowing the length of a funding lapse or how exactly the Trump administration will try to reshape the federal workforce. Director Phillip L. Swagel wrote in a four-page […]
EAST ALTON — Excitement is in the air at a local East Alton retail store after selling a Powerball ticket worth a cool $1 million. The winning ticket was sold at Dairy Fresh Rosewood, located at 740 E. Airline Drive in East Alton. “I was dancing as soon as I walked in this morning — words can’t explain how excited we all are,” said Brian Patel, store owner. “We don’t know who the winner is yet, but we’re hoping it’s one of our regulars. Whoever it is, we’re thrilled for them and look forward to celebrating together.” One lucky player matched all five numbers in the Monday, September 29, drawing to win the $1 million prize. The winning numbers were: 1-3-27-60-65. This marks the largest prize ever sold at Dairy Fresh Rosewood since Patel took ownership six years ago. “We’ve sold a number of winning tickets over the years, but this one tops them all,” he added. As an added bonus, Illinois Lottery
From Mid Rivers Newsmagazine: On Sept. 23 the Dardenne Prairie Board of Aldermen held a special meeting to solicit public opinion on what should go on a 10-acre lot of city-owned land. The specific parcel is on the southeast side of the Post Road and Town Square Avenue intersection, catty-corner to the old chapel for […]
From West Contracting: The fifth amended final site development plan for Town & Country Crossing was unanimously approved at the Board of Aldermen’s Sept. 8 meeting. The bill allows eight electric vehicle charging stations to be installed and operated by Electrify America through a license agreement with the property owner, Kimco Realty. Construction must commence […]
A bill in Congress aims to help businesses along Route 66. Illinois Rep. Darin LaHood introduced a bill, Route 66 National Historic Trail Designation Act (H.R.4338) that would designate Route 66 as a national historic trail. The designation would free up resources like employees, technical services and economic development assistance to preserve the highway. Supporters [...]
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Six months ago, city officials teed up eminent domain action against more than 100 properties north of downtown held by Paul McKee’s NorthSide Regeneration, which owns hundreds of derelict properties that have riled residents and stalled redevelopment efforts for over a decade. Lawsuits to take the land are ready to be […]
The Chesterfield Police Department is searching for an individual that fled the scene of an accident earlier this month.
According to police, on Sept. 19 around 11:30 p.m. officers responded to a crash at the intersection of Olive Blvd. and Swingley Ridge where a pedestrian was struck by a car. The person that hit them fled the scene, despite the fact that the one struck suffered serious injuries and had to be sent to the hospital.
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — A 34-year-old woman died after being struck by a vehicle early Saturday morning, Sept. 27, 2025, near the intersection of West Florissant Avenue and Northport Hills Drive, according to St. Louis County Police. Officers from the North County Precinct responded at 2:37 a.m. Sept. 27. 2025, to a reported motor vehicle crash. Upon arrival, they found the woman with injuries consistent with being hit by a vehicle. She was transported to a local hospital, where she died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025. The victim was identified as Ciera Steele of the 9100 block of Mill Pass Lane in St. Louis. Police said no witnesses came forward, and the vehicle or vehicles involved did not remain at the scene. The Bureau of Crimes Against Persons and Accident Reconstruction detectives are actively investigating the incident. Please contact the St. Louis County Police Department at 636-529-8210 to speak with investigators if you have any information regarding this incident. To remain
Styx has announced some new tour dates for 2026.The band is set to play six shows in Florida, with dates kicking off Feb. 22 in Pompano Beach. They’ll also play…
Florissant police say Jalen Welch shot Antoine Whitney, 49, once in the head with a semi-automatic hand gun on Sept. 2, 2024, at their home on Brower Lane.
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