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Damonte Williams, 18, was charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action.

Sen. Bill Eigel, R-Weldon Spring, came in second in the August Republican primary for governor.

BELLEVILLE — The St. Clair County Health Department (SCCHD) has continued to investigate a Shigella outbreak linked to the LongHorn Steakhouse in Fairview Heights, which has affected at least 24 individuals since late September. The outbreak has prompted health officials to monitor additional reports of illness and implement corrective measures at the restaurant. As of Oct. 11, 2024, the SCCHD reported that 24 individuals tested positive for Shigella bacteria, while an additional 44 people have reported symptoms consistent with Shigellosis after dining at the establishment between Sept. 20 and Sept. 30, 2024. Among those affected, nine have been hospitalized. The age range of those impacted spans from 12 to 80 years. In response to the outbreak, LongHorn Steakhouse voluntarily closed its Fairview Heights location on Oct. 2, 2024, and is fully cooperating with health authorities. SCCHD has conducted environmental assessments of the restaurant and provided guidance on safe food

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SHILOH — A 16-year-old boy is recovering in the hospital after being shot multiple times in a gas station parking lot. The incident occurred just before 8 p.m. on Oct. 11, 2024, at the Kings Mart located at 1551 Hartman Lane in Shiloh. According to investigators, the victim briefly entered the convenience store before collapsing outside. He was transported to a local hospital, where he is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The Shiloh Police Department has taken one person into custody in connection with the shooting. Authorities have stated that this individual is not the shooter but had prior knowledge of a planned assault at the gas station. Police are actively searching for a dark grey Kia with heavy window tint, which they believe is connected to the incident. Law enforcement officials have indicated that this was not a random act of violence. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward. The Shiloh Police

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Residents in Kansas City’s historic Northeast neighborhood say plans for a state psychiatric hospital on the site of a former housing project and city park clash with plans for revitalizing their community. They’re losing patience with efforts to base ever more social services near their homes that they fear could make their streets a dumping […]

FOSTERBURG - The Foster Township History museum will be holding an open house on October 19, 2024. The open house coincides with the Fosterburg Fire Department’s annual Pork Chop Dinner. The museum will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., allowing people ample time to see the collection of artifacts, maps, and historic photographs either before or after they have enjoyed their meal at the fire department. The historical displays include exhibits on the one-room school houses, coal mining, 1948 Tornado, the Civil War, agriculture, churches, and family histories. The museum is located one block north of the Fire Department, at 4810 Fosterburg Road, across from the Presbyterian Church. For information call 618-259-0726 or visit the Foster Township website.

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Neil Young is the latest artist to support Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz in the 2024 presidential election.In a post to his Neil Young Archives site, with the headline "Why…

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (NEXSTAR) - Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski is back on the campaign trail after her first two-year term in office. "The two year cycle does force you to kind of constantly be in a little bit of a campaign mode. But it also does make you, I think, more accountable in some ways to your [...]

Authorities say a Texas man was killed and two deputies were wounded during a traffic stop in central Missouri.

On This Day, Oct. 14, 2007 …The Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers documentary, Running Down A Dream, debuted at the New York Film Festival.The four-hour documentary, directed by Peter Bogdanovich, gave…

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GODFREY - The Great Godfrey Maze will be open on Monday, Oct. 14, 2024. From 12–6 p.m. on Oct. 14, families can enjoy the maze and activities. The maze is typically only open on weekends, but Chris Logan, Godfrey’s Parks and Recreation director, explained that the maze will be open on Monday because so many schools are off for Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Logan hopes to see many families come out on Monday to enjoy the maze. “It’s always fun to see the kids and families come,” he said. “It gets bigger and bigger every year, and it’s exciting and we’re happy to do it.” Admission to the Great Godfrey Maze costs $7 for adults ages 12 and up and $5 for kids under age 12. Children ages 5 and under are free. The cow train, wagon rides and jumping pillow cost $2, and the corn crib is free and aimed for children under age 11. Combo pricing is available. You can also purchase a Great Godfrey Maze t-shirt for $20.

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From fearsome to festive, these iconic hayride experiences are perfectly suited to be your next favorite fall family tradition.

Welcome to this day in history, where we take a closer look at significant events that occurred on October 14th throughout the years. One of the most monumental events that took place on October 14, 1947, was when U.S. Air Force Captain Charles "Chuck" Yeager became the first person to break the sound barrier. This moment marked a significant milestone in aviation history and opened new doors for future aerospace exploration. Yeager piloted the Bell X-1, a rocket-powered aircraft, and his successful flight at Mach 1.06 over the Mojave Desert in California changed the landscape of aviation technology forever. It was a moment of triumph not only for Yeager but for the entire field of aeronautics, proving that human ingenuity could conquer the skies. Fast forward to 1964, on this day, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his nonviolent struggle against racial inequality in the United States. At just 35 years old, King became the youngest recipient of this

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The crash happened at about 12:30 a.m. Sunday on northbound I-55.