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From pulling honeysuckle to becoming a “baseball buddy,” there’s a variety of things young people can do to get involved in their community.

Tiffany L. Richardson, 27, pleaded guilty to one count of involuntary manslaughter for the July 20, 2023, shooting death of 52-year-old George Robins.

Looking for a weather-proof place to play for your littles? These are our top spots for tots.

Jameer Johnson was 16 on Aug. 17, 2022 when Jeremiah Jackson, 20, and Montel Sanders, 30, were found dead in a vehicle in the 4300 block of Garfield Avenue.

ALTON - Five criminal charges have been filed against a Staunton man accused of driving recklessly through Alton while under the influence and endangering three child passengers. Chad R. Connoyer, 34, of Staunton, was charged with a Class 4 felony count of driving under the influence, three Class A misdemeanor counts of endangering the life or health of a child, and one petty offense for following another car too closely on the road. On Dec. 30, 2024, Connoyer allegedly drove a vehicle under the influence of alcohol on College Avenue in Alton. At the time of this offense, his driver’s license had already been revoked or suspended for a previous DUI. Descriptions of the charges state the three children whose life or health was endangered in this case were ages 4, 5, and 7. All three were passengers in the vehicle Connoyer was driving while under the influence. The Alton Police Department presented the latest DUI case against Connoyer, who was granted pretrial release fro

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PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- Illinois' former public health chief was fined $150,000 after admitting she violated the state's Ethics Act by taking a job with a company that did business with the state. The state's Executive Ethics Commission last week agreed to accept a settlement between Attorney General Kwame Raoul and Ngozi Ezike, the former head [...]

As of Jan. 2, the Collector of Revenue’s office said it had issued 44,774 checks totaling $40.7 million in earnings tax and payroll tax refunds as well as interest

The HUDZ committee meets to hear from the public on Board Bill 153—the TRANSFORM STL Act.

A woman from St. Peters has been accused of causing a fire that destroyed a bar in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, and the owner of the bar shared the extent of the damage on Facebook.

Task forces to arrest people with outstanding warrants and immigration enforcement training for the Missouri State Highway Patrol are among the actions Gov. Mike Kehoe ordered Monday as part of a program to combat crime in Missouri. Kehoe made controlling crime a centerpiece of his campaign for governor, and he signed the executive orders just […]

EDWARDSVILLE — Ally Suhre, a standout golfer from Metro East Lutheran, showcased her talent at the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) girls' state golf tournament held this past fall in the Decatur area. Suhre finished sixth in the Class 1A individual standings, solidifying her reputation as a top competitor. She was an All-State 1A girls golfer with her state performance. Ally is a BJ's Printables Female Athlete of the Month for the Knights. Suhre, who has been playing golf her entire life, has earned recognition as a first-team All-Area and All-State player in Class 1A. Her head coach, Chase Langendorf, praised her dedication to the sport, noting that she "basically runs the course" at Oakbrook. Despite facing challenges this year, including a lack of a full girls' team, Suhre managed to participate in several tournaments, demonstrating her commitment to improving her game. Suhre qualified for the state tournament again this year after finishing third overall in Class

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Metallica has announced a $500,000 donation to Los Angeles fire relief efforts through the band's All Within My Hands foundation.The metal legends write in a statement, "The fires raging in…

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Daiso sells affordable and Japanese-inspired home decor, kitchenware, beauty products, stationery and snacks.

This was inevitable, ever since Donald Trump and the MAGA world freaked out when social media’s attempts to fact-check the President were deemed “censorship.” The reaction was both swift and entirely predictable. After all, how dare anyone question Dear Leader’s proclamations, even if they are demonstrably false? It wasn’t long before we started to see […]

When the weather’s too hot, too cold, or too rainy to play outside, try these indoor activities.

A 16-year-old boy was found dead inside his home on Sunday, just four days after he was struck in a hit-and-run crash in north St. Louis.

Chicago is extending their 2025 tour.The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band just announced a set of summer dates that kick off June 13 in Waite Park, Minnesota, with…

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One man is dead following an altercation between two Amazon coworkers Sunday night, according to police.

GLEN CARBON - Glen Carbon trustees will consider purchasing two new squad cars for the Glen Carbon Police Department as part of a series of police-related agenda items for their next meeting. On the Village Board agenda for Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, is the purchase of two 2025 Ford Explorer Interceptors for a total of $96,426. Both cars will be sourced from Lou Fusz Ford of Chesterfield, Mo., and will be designated as Units #59 and #60 amongst the department’s fleet. Not included in that estimate is the cost of “upfitting” both vehicles with police equipment. A separate but related resolution, which also appears on Tuesday’s agenda, calls for $35,178 to cover the upfitting costs from VIP Commercial upfitting. This total includes lights, sirens, Axon cameras, and various other police equipment. Stay tuned to Riverbender.com for the latest coverage on this and other items facing consideration from the Glen Carbon Village Board.

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St. Louis has paid nearly $41 million to non-city residents and businesses in refunds for remote work done outside the city for tax years 2020 through 2022.