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Numerous posts on local messaging apps said the boom was so loud it even shook their homes and knocked things off walls.

A rare, once-in-a-lifetime sighting of a yellow cardinal was captured on camera while in the backyard of a St. Louis Cardinals photographer.

ALTON - Students from Alton Middle School and Alton High School showcased their musical talents at the Illinois Music Education Association (ILMEA) District 6 Festival recently at Belleville West High School. The event brought together passionate music students from across Southern Illinois for a day of learning and collaboration under the guidance of distinguished conductors. The festival featured a variety of performances, including Junior and Senior Chorus, Junior and Senior Bands, and orchestras. Participants included students from both schools, with notable performances in Junior Chorus by Adele Donoho, Aziya Ewing, and Isabel Linley, among others. The Junior Orchestra comprised talented musicians such as Anderson Brooks on violin and Arya Schaper on cello. Frank Lestina, a highly respected conductor, and Yuhm Pham, a well-known orchestra director from the Chicago suburbs, led the Junior and Senior orchestras, respectively. Their expertise was well-received, with students expressin

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The Los Angeles Rams have appealed a state court's rejection of its attempt to force into arbitration a case involving the future of the former Rams Park practice facility in Earth City.

Missourians can donate their used, real trees towards a good environmental cause this holiday season.

The report said when the driver swerved to avoid vehicles on the road from a previous crash, he struck the man that was walking on the highway.

CHICAGO – Amid the Mega Millions mania, an Illinois Lottery player swooped in and took home a $1 million Powerball prize. The winning ticket was purchased for the Saturday, December 21 Powerball drawing at a Jewel-Osco in Melrose Park, located at 800 North Avenue. The lucky player matched all five numbers, 1-12-17-21-58, to score the $1 million prize. For selling the winning ticket, the Jewel-Osco in Melrose Park will receive a one percent bonus of the prize amount, or $10,000. Winners have one year from the date of the winning draw to claim their prize. The Illinois Lottery encourages all lucky winners to write their name on the back of their ticket and keep it in a safe place until they’re ready to claim their prize. Powerball tickets are $2 each, and players have the option to add the Power Play feature for an additional $1 for the chance to multiply non-jackpot prizes. Powerball drawings are conducted Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday evenings at 9:59 PM CT. Th

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CHICAGO – Workers in Illinois who provide personal care to family members are protected from employment discrimination based on family responsibilities as of January 1, 2025. Illinois is now one of fewer than 10 states to provide employment protections for family caregivers. “Being a caregiver is one of the most important roles a person can take on, and in Illinois, we’re making sure no one is penalized for stepping up for their loved ones,” said Governor JB Pritzker . “With this law, we’re strengthening protections for workers and ensuring caregivers can balance their responsibilities at work and at home.” “Workplace policies should reflect the realities of caregiving and the responsibilities today’s families face,” said Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton . “This law not only provides protections but also recognizes the complex lives of working people and helps create more supportive and compassionate workplaces.”

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  Take Christmas trees to Spanish Lake County Park Saint Louis County Parks and Recreation and the Missouri Department of Conservation have teamed up once again to offer the public a program to recycle their unwanted, natural-cut Christmas trees through Sunday, January 19, 2025. Some of the trees will be sunk by MDC in lakes […]

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"Two got away. One, a 15-year-old male, was apprehended and taken into custody," police said.

A fatal crash on U.S. Route 54 in Pike County, Missouri resulted in the death of a Curryville man and serious injuries for two others, with the driver of the Lincoln not wearing a seatbelt.

EDWARDSVILLE - The Madison County Sheriff's Office recently announced the addition of Jonathon Zaragoza to its Jail Division. Zaragoza has commenced his Jail Division Field Training and is scheduled to attend the Southwestern Illinois College Corrections Academy in January. Sheriff's officials expressed pride in welcoming Zaragoza, emphasizing the importance of ongoing training and education for personnel in law enforcement. The Corrections Academy will provide Zaragoza with the essential skills and knowledge required for his role within the Jail Division. Zaragoza is shown above with Madison County Sheriff Jeff Connor and Chief Deputy Marcos Pulido. The integration of new staff members is part of the Sheriff's Office's ongoing efforts to enhance operational effectiveness and maintain safety within the community.

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A juvenile was critically injured during a shooting in the city's Visitation Park neighborhood on Friday morning.

Named the No. 2 brewer in the world by RateBeer, Side Project Cellar will transform its Maplewood location at 2657 Lyle Ave. into the Polar Patio Pop-Up this holiday season. […]

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A happy 80th birthday to Foreigner founder Mick Jones.Jones got his first break in music in the 1960s as a member of Nero and the Gladiators and later played in such bands…

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A Webster Groves Police Department officer was injured in a crash after driving into the front porch of a home on Tuesday morning, with speeding and distracted driving ruled out as contributing factors.

As much as I write about cops, you’d think I’d rarely be surprised by them or their thought processes. But, every so often, they surprise even me. Let’s take a ride back to early 1989, when the Broward County (FL) Sheriff’s Office was actually bragging about this sort of thing: A chemist with the Broward […]