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Lawyers for the attorney general's office said they had relied on a high-ranking deputy in the sheriff's office for their claim.

ALTON – An Alton man previously convicted of domestic battery has been released from custody while facing a felony in his latest domestic battery case. Roger S. Lawver, 33, of Alton, was charged on Aug. 21, 2025 with his second or subsequent offense of domestic battery, a Class 4 felony. On Aug. 19, 2025, Lawver allegedly struck a family or household member about the face and head with his hands. He had previously been convicted of domestic battery in another Madison County case filed earlier this year. The Alton Police Department presented the latest case against Lawver, who was ordered released from custody pending trial. All individuals charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that lanes that have been closed for construction will reopen, where possible, for Labor Day holiday to minimize travel disruption. Non-emergency closures will be suspended from 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29, to 11:59 p.m. Monday, Sept. 1. The following lane closures will remain in place during the holiday weekend. Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through these areas. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changed conditions and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices and stay alert for workers and equipment. At all times, please buckle and drive sober. District 8 Bond County I-70 west of Greenville; lane reductions continue. Madison County Illinois 111 at the I-270 interchange; closed, with periodic ramp closures. Ramp from eastbound I-270 to southbound Illinois 111; closed. Illinois 100 over Elsah Creek; lane

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It's like MTV Unplugged crossed with VH1 Storytellers — with some new technology added in.Words + Music, a new TV series based on the Audible audio series of the same name, is…

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So I’ve noted how Republicans are rewriting the 2021 infrastructure bill (they voted against) to ensure that billions of dollars in taxpayer-funded broadband grants wind up in the back pocket of Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos (and their low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite broadband ventures, Starlink and Project Kuiper). I’ve also explained in detail why that’s […]

The changes to the City’s family and medical leave (FML) policy, bring it more in line with that of other cities and governments.

A drug-impaired driver struck a 9-year-old child Wednesday while attempting to illegally pass a school bus in Chesterfield, police say.

The innovative opportunities exposing St. Louis-area students to the world of aerospace and avionics were on full display August 14 during a Global Aerospace Summit held in O’Fallon, Ill. Those opportunities were the focus of a panel discussing featuring Dustin Bilbruck, Assistant Superintendent at Belleville Township High School District 201; Mike Conley, Director of Workforce […]

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St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer announced the creation of two committees to support recovery efforts from the May 16 tornado.

After pleading guilty exactly one month ago, a St. Louis man appeared in court Thursday to be sentenced for the death of his one-year-old son.

Today on TAP: At its meeting this week, the DNC opposed a ban on U.S. provision of offensive weapons to Israel.

From S. M. Wilson: The landscape of municipal construction has undergone significant changes over the past several decades, driven by digital innovation, evolving community needs, and a renewed emphasis on collaboration. As a construction management firm with more than 100 years of experience, S. M. Wilson & Co. has witnessed—and contributed to—this evolution, project by […]

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by Tom Finan, Executive Director and Co-Founder, Construction Forum Suicide is contagious. Ask any roomful of construction industry professionals about whether someone in their work or personal circle has taken their own life and the majority will raise their hands. What is unseen is way the impact of that one lost life spreads. That was […]

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“We have so many challenges,” said the mayor's operations chief. “I think it will have a tangible impact.”

From Spectrum News: An aldermanic committee on Tuesday endorsed an amended board bill regarding the redevelopment of the former Millennium Hotel property downtown, putting a pause on specifics behind city tax incentives for a $670 million project in order to reach the demolition phase faster. The Board of Aldermen’s Housing, Urban Development and Zoning committee […]

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Guarantee Electrical Company is proud to announce the appointment of Grant Kane to the Guarantee Leadership Team (GLT), responsible for setting and executing the vision and operational strategy for the organization. A 19-year veteran of Guarantee, Kane currently serves as Senior Vice President of Preconstruction. His addition to the GLT reflects his proven leadership, deep […]

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From St. Louis Business Journal: Brewer Anheuser-Busch said Tuesday (Aug. 19) that it plans to invest $15 million in its brewery in St. Louis. The investment includes supply chain infrastructure to transport more of American-grown ingredients to the brewery and to deliver its beers, which include brands Budweiser and Bud Light, to customers. The St. […]

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Following the announcement that it would screen at the openings of both the New York Film Festival and the American Film Institute Festival on, respectively, Sept. 28 and Oct. 22, Springsteen:…

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