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Christopher Collings is scheduled to die Tuesday. It would be the 23rd execution in the U.S. this year and the fourth in Missouri.

BELLEVILLE - A veteran employee of the Belleville Street Department was seriously injured following a collision with an SUV while he was preparing for the annual Santa Parade this past weekend in Belleville. David Harris, 64, sustained life-threatening injuries on Friday as he set up barricades on a downtown street near City Hall. The incident occurred shortly before the parade was scheduled to begin. David Harris has dedicated 36 years to the Belleville Street Department and was actively involved in the preparations for the community event. He was transported to Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, where he is currently receiving treatment. The Belleville Police Department is investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision. No further details have been released at this time.

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GRANITE CITY – The Rotary Club of Granite City recognized juniors Kaden Kennedy and Lucy Klumpp as Students of the Month for November. Students were nominated by teachers, and were chosen on the basis of academics, as well as scholastic, extracurricular and civic honors and awards, and organization membership and leadership. Each honoree will receive a framed certificate and a gift card, and will be recognized at the Mayor's Prayer Breakfast on March 25, 2025. KADEN KENNEDY Three-year member of golf and hockey team ... Member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Hockey Club, Renaissance Club and Varsity Club ... Two-year High Honor Roll ... Secondary Honors ... All-Warrior Award ... Community Care Center and Relleke Pumpkin Farm volunteer ... Son of Trent and Sherry Kennedy. LUCY KLUMPP Three-year member of volleyball, soccer and track and field team ... Volunteer for Thanksgiving and Christmas Basket delivery ... Emerald Meadows HOA Lake Driver Annual Cleanup

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The winter wonderland experience, which advertised lights and holiday activities all month long, made its debut at CarShield Field in O'Fallon this year.

Budzinski, a Democrat who represents part of the Metro East area, tabbed by colleagues to be vice chair for the New Democrat Coalition’s policy committee.

The man had gotten into the lobby of the building and started confronting residents with the chainsaw, according to investigators.

The Train Shed at St. Louis Union Station has been transformed into a glittering holiday retreat. With wall-to-wall bling, The Sleigh Shed puts the excess of the holidays on full […]

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Of the 96 microbusiness licenses issued through a lottery since the program’s inception last year, cannabis consultant David Brodsky is connected to seven. All are under investigation or facing revocation.

Frederic T. Green, 47, of Pooler, Georgia, is suspected of shooting and killing a 49-year-old man on Saturday in Port Wentworth, Georgia, a small city on the north side of Savannah.

Take an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the Anheuser-Busch Brewery in St. Louis. On the Beermaster Tour, you’ll receive an all-access look at how the King of Beers is brewed, visiting […]

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The most popular tour at the Anheuser-Busch Brewery in St. Louis gives guests a closer look at the picturesque campus and the on-site brewing methods. Packed with history, the Day […]

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Design Agendas: Modern Architecture in St. Louis, 1930s to 1970s is the first major exhibition to examine the complex connections among modern architecture, urban renewal and racial and spatial change […]

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National Weather Service in St. Louis Meteorologist Brad Charboneau reported on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, that a light snowfall is expected to continue across the region, with initial estimates suggesting accumulation could reach up to one or two inches. As of about 10 a.m. Monday, there have been no reports of snowfall exceeding expectations, with the current totals around one inch. Charboneau noted that the heaviest snowfall is occurring in the morning on Monday, and light snow is expected to persist for about two more hours, potentially adding another dusting of snow. “We may see another dusting up to another inch, with a couple of areas close to two inches, which would be more than we expected,” he said around 10 a.m. Monday. Looking ahead, Charboneau indicated that Wednesday's forecast calls for a high near 50 degrees, which should help melt any remaining snow. However, by Wednesday night, temperatures are expected to fall below freezing, with Thursday's highs projected

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EDWARDSVILLE - SIUE’s Lovejoy Library will host an Emmy Award-winning storyteller. From 1–2 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, students and community members are invited to Lovejoy Library to hear from Bobby Norfolk, a speaker, author, storyteller and teaching artist. Norfolk will be sharing stories about Kwanzaa and African folklore at this free event. “Bobby is a great storyteller, and he infuses history into his storytelling,” explained Simone Williams, Diversity and Engagement Librarian and an assistant professor at Lovejoy Library. “He’s a great educator who can tap into different learning styles and engage the audience.” Norfolk’s presentation is part of Lovejoy Library’s mission to celebrate holiday traditions from around the world. Williams explained that the library hopes to connect students and community members by educating them about different cultures and experiences. This connection is an important part of what

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HARDIN - On Nov. 7, 2024, the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office was notified by the Illinois Department of Child & Family Services of a possible Domestic Battery that was alleged to have occurred at a residence in Hardin, Calhoun County, Illinois. Calhoun Sheriff's Office Deputy Nic McCall with assistance from DCFS Investigators began an investigation on behalf of the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office. As a result of the investigation, the Calhoun County State’s Attorney’s Office filed a criminal information and requested a warrant for Travis L. Wooldridge, age 33, of Pearl, Illinois, for the following offenses: Aggravated Battery / Bodily Harm (Two Counts), Domestic Battery. On Nov. 25, 2024, Deputy McCall arrested Wooldridge for the aforementioned offenses, and Wooldridge was transported to the Greene County Jail where he is currently held without bail. The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office would like to thank Quincy Police Department, the Illinois Department

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On This Day, Dec. 2, 2012 ...Rockers Led Zeppelin were celebrated as Kennedy Center Honorees at a ceremony held in Washington, D.C.Jack Black handled the intro, calling the band —…

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HARDIN - At 11:12 p.m. on Oct. 26, 2024, a deputy sheriff with the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office conducted a traffic stop on Illinois State Highway 100, near Michael, Calhoun County, Illinois. As a result of the traffic stop, the driver, Dustin E. Black, 38, of Decatur, was arrested for the following offenses: Felony Driving While License Revoked; and, Improper Lane Usage. Black was arrested without incident and released with a Notice to Appear at the Calhoun County Courthouse. All suspect(s) are innocent until proven guilty.

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