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Paramedic Michael Clarke, 27, of the St. Charles County Ambulance District, died unexpectedly while on duty, and despite resuscitation efforts by his colleagues and hospital treatment, he did not survive.

The grocer is known for its low prices and simple selections.

Baden's Ludwig Apartment Building, located on Halls Ferry, seems set for redevelopment.

Set in a church, the gallery will showcase multidisciplinary art for its second year starting on October 18.

Rod Jetton served as House speaker from 2005 to 2009.

Bruce Springsteen recently revealed that he’s often mistaken for being Jewish.According to People, Springsteen made the comments during an appearance at the USC Shoah Foundation 30th Anniversary Ambassadors for Humanity…

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The event will run from 2:30 to 4:45 p.m., which will give fans plenty of time to make their way to the Enterprise Center.

Developments in some of the St. Louis County's newest suburbs are building "town centers" of entertainment, employment and housing, where there weren't any before.

The flawed, sloppy rollout of a grant program shows the lack of openness from the St. Louis mayor and her administration.

MARYVILLE - At a recent meeting, the Village of Maryville recognized "Maryville Elementary School Day" to honor the school's recent selection as a 2024 National Blue Ribbon School. Village Of Maryville Mayor Craig Short said the Maryville community is proud the school has received national recognition. "Maryville Elementary is one of 18 schools in the State of Illinois this year to earn this honor - one of only two in Southern Illinois - and one of 356 nationally." Mayor Short read the proclamation and presented a copy to CUSD 10 Superintendent Dr. Mark B. Skertich and Maryville Principal Doug Kirk. Maryville Elementary staff were in attendance to accept the proclamation on behalf of the school, students and families. The Village of Maryville has also placed a congratulatory message on their digital marquee.

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Systems in New York and Chicago are making gates taller or stronger to deter people who try to slip through without paying, but St. Louis is going even further.

Butker, a conservative Catholic, is often outspoken about his political beliefs — particularly his opposition to abortion.

CARLINVILLE — Residents of the Carlinville area are facing disruptions in cell and phone service, prompting local authorities to take action. The Carlinville Police Department (CPD) is collaborating with the phone company to establish a temporary solution to the ongoing issue. As of now, citizens are still able to call 911 for emergencies, according to the CPD. In their communication, authorities urged residents to remain patient as they work to resolve the problem. CPD has established a temporary phone number for the PD. Citizens can contact as 217-313-1399. The normal lines 217-854-3221 or 3222 should be rerouted to the above phone number also and will be received by our dispatch. Carlinville Police said: "Thank you for your patience during this time." Further updates will be provided as the situation develops.

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EDWARDSVILLE — The Agency for Community Transit (ACT) celebrated the achievements of David Makler, a recent graduate of Edwardsville High School, during a recognition ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024. The event honored Makler’s completion of ACT’s one-year apprenticeship program, which aims to equip high school students with essential job skills for careers in the transit sector. The ceremony was attended by family, friends, and local elected officials, highlighting the community's support for youth employment initiatives. ACT, in partnership with Madison County Employment and Training and the U.S. Department of Labor, launched this innovative program to provide students with valuable professional experiences before graduation. Makler began his apprenticeship in August 2023, working as a bus cleaner under the mentorship of ACT employee Hans Miller. Over the course of the program, he dedicated several hours after school to develop his skills in the transit

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It will be a 'merger of equals' that will see a St. Louis public company name disappear, although it will keep a local presence.

ALTON - The Alton Cracker Factory is known for its views and upscale lodging. Owner Mike Kelly, a member of the North Alton-Godfrey Business Council, noted that he is proud of The Cracker Factory, but it was a process to get to where it is today. He is excited to do more with the buildings he owns along Broadway. “God gave us the presentation of the beautiful view and the natural beauty of the river, and fortunately, we had the building in the right spot to be able to take advantage of that,” Kelly said. “I try not to focus on how long it took, but that we got to where we did, and now we’ve got money coming in the other direction…There are things in the works for the lower level and I think it will be a good space.” Kelly explained that he grew up in Wood River and bought the building in 1998. As a member of the Marine Corps, he was deployed to Afghanistan and eventually stationed in San Diego, where he retired in 2011. He knew he wante

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