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Police said a 10-year-old was sitting in the back seat of the car during the chase.

EDWARDSVILLE - Three individuals have been charged with weapon-related felonies and other charges in recent months, according to Madison County court documents. Lateef S. Hobbs, 52, of Alton, was charged with unlawful possession of weapons by a felon and driving on a license that had been suspended on Jan. 27, 2024. In a case presented by the Alton Police Department, Hobbs allegedly possessed a stun gun after previously being convicted of aggravated battery in Madison County in 1997, according to court documents. He also reportedly drove a vehicle on State Street in Alton at a time when his license had been revoked. Hobbs faces a Class 3 felony for unlawful possession of weapons by a felon and a Class A misdemeanor for driving on a suspended license. Court documents indicate he was released upon his signature of a Conditions of Pretrial Release Order. Rashod L. Wesley, 20, of Belleville, was charged with aggravated unlawful use of weapons on Dec. 29, 2023. Court documents

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) released the following statement calling on Congressional leaders to take action before the Affordable Connectivity Program runs out of funding. This week, the program stopped accepting new applicants ahead of the looming funding deadline in April. “Access to high-speed internet isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity,” said Congresswoman Budzinski. “For nearly three years, the Affordable Connectivity Program’s $30 monthly credit has helped connect nearly 23 million low-income households to internet access. This includes 50,000 in Illinois’ 13th Congressional District. But despite its success, House leadership has failed to bring forward legislation to keep this transformative program funded. Today, I’m urging Speaker Johnson to let us vote on additional funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program before families in Central and Southern Illinois lose this critical support

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Authorities are searching for a suspect wanted in connection with an Imo's Pizza robbery last month in St. Louis' Central West End neighborhood.

Lester J.W. “Jack” Heitmann, Jr., 91, founder of Heitmann & Associates (HAI), a nationally respected building envelope engineering firm, died in his home Feb. 1.  A funeral Mass will be held Friday morning (Feb. 9th) at 10 AM  at Christ Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 415 Weidman Rd. Jack and Glenn Heitmann Mr. Heitmann, started […]

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A Maplewood resident emailed 40 South News several days ago saying she was concerned about some language in the ordinance connected with Maplewood’s Proposition S, to be on the ballot in April. Prop S is a $6 million bond issue for streets, sidewalks and street lighting. The funds would go farther than the annual repair […]

He was fined $21,000 for voting against hiring someone to replace him as administrator so his salary would not be reduced.

GRANITE CITY – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that repairs on eastbound Interstate 270 between Illinois 3 and Riverview Drive in Missouri will require lane closures starting, weather permitting, at 9 p.m., Friday, Feb. 9. One lane will always remain open. All lanes will reopen by 5 a.m. Monday, Feb. 12. Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes during this closure. Drivers are urged to reduce speed, be alert for changing conditions, obey all construction signage, and refrain from using mobile devices while approaching and traveling through the work zone. For IDOT District 8 updates, follow us on Twitter at @IDOTDistrict8 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.

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The only thing wrong with this Wall Street Journal headline is that it doesn't say "Investors Are Almost Always Wrong," full stop. My keen observation about investors is that they think (a) whatever is happening now will keep happening, and (b) high things will come down and low things will go up. Of course, they're ...continue reading "Investors have no idea what they’re doing"

ST. LOUIS COUNTY - On Wednesday, February 7, 2024, the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office issued charges on suspect William Hampton, 44 years of age, of the 6800 block of Waterleigh Drive in St. Louis, Missouri 63134, with Attempted Assault First Degree on a Special Victim, Armed Criminal Action, Resisting Arrest by Fleeing, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, and Resisting Arrest for a Felony. A booking photo of Hampton is attached. Hampton is being held on a $200,000 cash only, no 10%, bond. The probable cause statement reads: On February 6, 2024, at 3:15 PM, police observed a 2016 Nissan Maxima in the 10600 block of Lewis and Clark Boulevard, traveling at a high rate of speed and violating a steady red electric signal. Detective Sergeant #1 activated his emergency lights and siren in an attempt to stop the vehicle. The vehicle, being operated by the defendant, fled the attempted stop and continued at a high rate of speed, weaving in and out of traffic and driving

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Missouri lawmakers are pushing for legislation to combat catalytic converter thefts within the state.

The February schedule for BLS releases includes something called "Occupational Requirements in the United States," and I've been waiting to find out just what this is. Today the 2023 edition was released and it turns out to be about.......occupational requirements. But not just education or experience. Are you OK with heights? Is the job outdoors? ...continue reading "Does your job require people skills?"

Attorney General Andrew Bailey also is seeking to remove Cape Girardeau Coroner Wavis Jordan from office.

The City of St. Louis released the results of the Rams settlement funds survey Thursday, which gave residents the opportunity to choose what ideas they want the Board of Aldermen to research and consider.

If you haven't heard yet, the Illinois Tollway's new I-PASS stickers are now available. Here are 5 common questions, with answers, you may have about the new stickers: Where can I get my new I-PASS sticker? Either online or in person at one of three places. They can be ordered at getipass.com, where you can [...]

Elton John has announced the talent for his annual Academy Awards viewing party, which raises money for his Elton John AIDS Foundation. Entertaining the crowd will be the R&B/Soul trio Gabriels, whose frontman,…

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From NPR:  Starting in March, construction at the St. Clair County Courthouse will create temporary changes for the hundreds of people who visit courtrooms and county offices each day as well as people traveling through downtown Belleville. Officials say the construction project will expand the entry lobby, improve the security checkpoint there and provide street-level […]