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O’FALLON – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that lane closures will be in place on both directions of Interstate 64 between Illinois 159 and one mile east of West Highway 50 in St. Clair County beginning, weather permitting, Monday, July 14. Traffic will be reduced to two lanes in each direction. The closures mark the start of a multi-phase improvement project along the I-64 corridor from Illinois 157 to one mile east of West Highway 50. The $76.87 million project consists of milling and pavement resurfacing and various overhead bridge repairs. Work will be broken down into the following phases: Phase 1 : Resurfacing I-64 in both directions between Illinois 159 and one mile east of West Highway 50. This work is expected to be completed in late fall 2025. Phase 2 : Repairs to various overhead bridges within the project limits. Work is expected to begin in fall 2025 and be completed by summer 2026. Phase 3 : Resurfacing I-64 in

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The ramp near St. Louis Lambert International Airport will be closed from Friday evening until early Monday for each of the next two weekends.

BELLEVILLE - Doula Lab will offer a baby supplies giveaway and back-to-school event. Located in Belleville, Doula Lab is a pregnancy resource center that offers education and support for pregnant people, postpartum care, and family resources. As they prepare to move to a new location, they will offer a baby supplies giveaway from 3–6 p.m. on July 10 and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on July 12, 2025, at their current spot at 6400 West Main Street Suite 1D in Belleville, followed by a back-to-school kickoff and community baby shower on Aug. 9, 2025, at Belleville West High School. “We want to make it an all-in-one-stop-shop,” said executive director Charity Bean. “When we put these events on, we’re thinking of the entire family dynamic as well as what all resources do people actually need. We wanted to make sure we not only get fun for the entire family experience, but also people leave feeling like the entire dynamic has been served.” The baby supplies

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GODFREY — The highly anticipated Midwest Best of Black Awards Gala returns for its third year on Saturday, July 19, 2025 , at the elegant Lewis & Clark Trimpe Bldg . Known as one of the Midwest’s premier Black excellence celebrations, this black-tie gala will spotlight exceptional entrepreneurs, leaders, and community builders who are making an undeniable impact across the region hosted by K Miller Foundation. This year’s theme: "Legacy in Motion" speaks to the power of honoring the past while building the future through collaboration, innovation, and visibility. The 2025 Gala Highlights Include: · Dynamic Panel Discussion During Dinner Featuring an inspiring lineup of speakers: o LaTonya AnNoor – Executive Business Marketing Strategist & Founder of “Level Up with LaTonya” o Deletra Hudson – The Financial Guru, CEO of Deletra Hudson LLC & Founder of Lipstick and Legacies o Porscha Anderson – Business

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Devo has just released a restored version of their 1976 short film, The Truth About De-Evolution.The nine-minute film, directed by Chuck Statler, has been given a high resolution upgrade by the band’s audio…

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ALTON – Two Alton residents accused of recklessly discharging firearms face felony charges in separate cases. Jashawn B. McLemore, 19, of Alton, was charged on July 1, 2025 with reckless discharge of a firearm and aggravated unlawful possession of weapons (both Class 4 felonies). McLemore allegedly fired a weapon in a reckless manner near the 3300 block of Belle Street in Alton, endangering the bodily safety of nearby residents. His possession of the weapon was unlawful as he had no valid Firearm Owner’s Identification (FOID) card or Concealed Carry License (CCL) at the time of the offense. The state’s petition to deny McLemore’s pretrial release from custody states officers were dispatched to a report of shots fired on Belle Street, where “26 shell casings were collected from the area.” Two nearby witnesses then gave authorities their accounts after seeing McLemore firing a weapon outdoors. “Officers spoke with a witness who advised she

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EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville Municipal Concert Band will perform another free summer concert on Thursday, July 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the Cleaon Etzkorn Bandstand in City Park. This week’s rescheduled program, titled “American Folk Tapestry,” explores a series of works that showcase the sounds of river ballads, pioneer songs, spirituals, Shaker hymns, and more. Each piece is based on traditional songs and shows the work of composers connected to the Midwest, making the program feel both nationwide and close to home. Concessions during the Thursday concert will benefit the SIUE Suzuki Tour Group. Grab a seat, settle in with friends and family, and enjoy a summer evening filled with music from your local community band. Follow the Edwardsville Municipal Band on Facebook and Instagram for more information and updates.

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Mark Perkins is a true believer in the power of green spaces to unify regions and spur development. And that’s what spurred him to take on the challenge of leading the Great Rivers Greenway (GRG) agency after over a quarter-century of public service as City Administrator in Creve Coeur. Perkins recently took the helm of […]

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Storms are set to sweep across the St. Louis area late Tuesday before weakening overnight, with isolated pockets capable of producing severe weather.

Union leaders representing St. Louis Public Schools employees are criticizing the superintendent for relocating students and staff from tornado-damaged schools without consulting them, citing concerns about safety and the need for negotiation.

Support us on Patreon » We’ve got one more cross-post episode for you this week! A few weeks ago, Mike joined host Aaron Ross Powell on the ReImagining Liberty podcast for a discussion that digs into the the philosophy and principles underlying the push for internet decentralization and protocols over platforms, and why this shift is […]

CHICAGO — Following the signing of Trump and Congressional Republicans’ budget bill, Illinois is raising awareness about the devastating impact on working families’ access to healthcare. With the stroke of a pen, Trump has signed into law the largest cut to Medicaid in American history that will strip coverage from an estimated 330,000 Illinoisans, burden working families with increased premiums, deductibles, and out-of-pocket healthcare costs, and threaten hospitals and nursing homes across the state, especially in rural areas. Vulnerable populations, including children, seniors, people with disabilities, and low-income families, will lose coverage under administratively burdensome eligibility policies. Among the hardest hit will be the 64 percent of nondisabled adults who are working and must now also navigate new work requirements to retain their coverage. “Donald Trump sold out the American people, stripping away their healthcare and raising costs for

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Homicide detectives are investigating a shooting that left two men dead and two others injured on July 5 in North Riverfront.

The post Update: 1 Killed, 3 Injured in North Riverfront Shooting appeared first on St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.

BETHALTO —1st MidAmerica Credit Union recently awarded five, $1,000 scholarships to local area high school graduates Jayden Henschen, Isabella Lozano, Alexis Harrop, Meredith Pitchford, and Ellie Laird. Jayden Henschen is a graduate of Edwardsville High School. She plans to attend the University of Tennessee Knoxville to pursue a degree in Nursing. Isabella Lozano, a graduate of MacArthur High School, plans to attend the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and earn a degree in Animal Science. Alexis Harrop is a graduate of Southwestern High School. She plans to earn a degree in Radiologic Technology from Lewis and Clark Community College. Meredith Pitchford, a Roxana Senior High School graduate, plans to attend SIUE to earn a degree in Business. Ellie Laird is a graduate of Jersey Community High School. She plans to attend Lewis and Clark Community College to study Nursing. 1st MidAmerica Credit Union has a mission of exceeding member expectations. Additional information

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Nathan Larson claimed he believed Drevon Rawson was "charging" or "bum rushing" him, but police said evidence suggested Rawson was trying to escape, not attack.

Nearly 100 people will be laid off from ImageFIRST, but BJC says its new laundry joint venture with SSM will employ 175.

MADISON COUNTY – Chestnut Health Systems™ invites the community to attend an Open House at its Maryville location, 2148 Vadalabene Dr., Maryville, IL 62062, on Wednesday, July 9 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. This event celebrates the grand opening of the Genoa Healthcare pharmacy, giving guests the opportunity to tour the building, meet the dedicated staff, and learn more about the services Chestnut offers to support whole-person care. “We’re excited to expand our partnership with Genoa Healthcare as they help us deliver the full scope of care we provide our community,” said Amy Gibbar, vice president of Integrated Care at Chestnut. “With the addition of this pharmacy, Chestnut’s Maryville location joins the other Chestnut locations as a true one-stop shop for our clients.” Chestnut’s Maryville location provides comprehensive care designed to meet the unique needs of individuals and families in the community. Services include: Substance

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The risk of localized flooding has been elevated, thanks to incoming scattered downpours, the 5 On Your Side Weather Impact team said.