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The shooting was in the Near North Riverfront neighborhood.

The O'Fallon City Council is set to vote next week on a 'thoroughfare improvement plan'

CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today, as part of a coalition of 21 attorneys general, sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) opposing a proposed rule that would end critical fair housing regulations that prohibit discrimination in the marketing of affordable housing. The Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing (AFHM) regulations require owners of federally assisted housing to target advertising and outreach regarding their properties to communities that otherwise might not have learned about the opportunity to live there. The proposed rule would repeal these regulations, which are designed to ensure that federally assisted housing providers do not market available housing to only certain groups as had been done in the past to maintain racially segregated neighborhoods. “The legacy of discrimination and segregation in housing continues to negatively affect the overall health of communities and limits the potential of neighborhoods

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The 92-room, four-story hotel could open before the end of 2026.

EDWARDSVILLE — Henderson Associates Architects, a staple in the Edwardsville architecture community since 1976, has merged with Collinsville-based REspace Design to strengthen its legacy and expand its capabilities. The merger combines Henderson’s longstanding reputation and local heritage with REspace’s expertise in green architecture and emerging technologies. Founded by William Henderson, the Edwardsville firm is now led by his son, Jamie Henderson, who has been at the helm since 1999. The partnership with REspace, a virtual architecture firm co-founded by Eric Bratzler and Ryan C. Suess, aims to enhance efficiency, communication, and cost-effectiveness in architectural design. “We’ve put a lot of focus on green architecture and rely heavily on emerging technologies, employing innovative methods to improve communication, find efficiencies and reduce costs,” said Bratzler. “Pairing our modern approach with the rich heritage, meaningful focus

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ALTON - What happens behind the scenes at Centerstone? With locations across the country, including a spot in Alton, Centerstone is a national leader in mental health and substance use treatment. Brittany McCrady, a clinical manager at Centerstone, shared that she has seen Centerstone grow a lot in the 11 years since she started there as a therapist, and she is proud to be a part of the community in Alton. “When I first started, I felt like the community had a decent bit of stigma about the services and our clients that we work with. And over time, I think some of that has improved,” she said. “I think now, the community sees Centerstone as a great resource — I hope, anyway. Maybe I’m biased. But I think that now our services and our clients are viewed a little bit differently.” McCrady noted that Centerstone has increased their services over the years. With more options, from crisis stabilization to care coordination to outpatient

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O’FALLON – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that lane closures will be in place on eastbound Interstate 64 at U.S. 50 in St. Clair County for pavement patching. Beginning, weather permitting, at 7 a.m. Tuesday, July 8, traffic will be reduced to two lanes. Starting at 7 p.m. the same day, traffic will be reduced to one lane. All lanes are scheduled to reopen by 7 a.m. Wednesday, July 8. 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 the social media platform X at @IDOTDistrict8 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.

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EAST ST. LOUIS – State Senator Christopher Belt secured nearly half a million dollars in grant funding to boost tourism in the Metro East. “Investing in tourism brings more people to Illinois, boosting the local economy and creating more jobs,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “With the Metro East bordering Missouri, we have seen how these investments encourage people to visit from out of state. Whether you’re a family-owned restaurant or a new boutique, investments in tourism help our entire community.” Administered by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, a total of $6.3 million was awarded to 36 grantees through the Route 66 Grant Program, Tourism Attractions Grant Program and Tourism Private Sector Grant Program. Through the Route 66 Grant Program, Discover Downstate Illinois received $220,500 to boost attendance and interest in the IndyCar event at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison by transforming it into a festival

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DES MOINES, IOWA - The following local students have been named to the Deans' and President's Lists at Drake University. To be eligible for the Deans' List, students must have earned a GPA of 3.5 or higher during the Spring 2025 semester at Drake. To be eligible for the President's List, students must have earned a perfect 4.0 GPA during the Spring 2025 semester at Drake. Drake University is recognized as one of the finest national liberal arts universities. A distinctive and distinguished private university in Des Moines, Iowa, Drake enrolls nearly 3,000 undergraduate and more than 1,800 graduate students. Students choose from more than 70 majors, minors, and concentrations and 20 graduate degrees offered through seven colleges and schools. In addition, Drake offers a range of continuing education programs serving working professionals, community members, and area businesses. Drake recognizes the importance of its location in Iowa’s capital city and seeks to connect its teaching

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FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS – Revity Credit Union proudly hosted its 9th Annual Tee Up Fore Veterans Golf Tournament at Stonewolf Golf Club in Fairview Heights. Despite the rain, the community's spirit shined brightly as the event took place on June 6th, the anniversary of D-Day, a day of profound historical significance. This year’s outing was a tremendous success, raising a total of $41,595 to benefit the Greater St. Louis Honor Flight. The Tee Up Fore Veterans event is a cherished community tradition that unites local businesses, golf lovers, and generous donors, all working towards a common goal: supporting our veterans. This year's event was particularly special as it honored WWII Veteran Ralph "Goldie" Goldsticker, who passed away just a week before the golf outing. His legacy and dedication to our nation were fondly remembered throughout the day. Revity Credit Union generously donated $20,000 to cover the outing expenses, ensuring that all proceeds could directly support the

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ST. LOUIS - Schnuck Markets, Inc. has announced that Schnucks customers and the company raised $110,000 to support St. Louis tornado victims following a “Round up at the Register” that concluded on June 10, 2025. The two-week campaign allowed customers to choose to round up their grocery purchase to the nearest dollar. Thanks to the generosity of Schnucks customers and the company, 100 percent of these donations will be split evenly between the United Way of Greater St. Louis and Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis to support the relief efforts for those affected by the tornado last month. In addition to the round up campaign, Schnucks hosted a personal care item drive in St. Louis-area stores where customers were encouraged to bring in or purchase personal care items and leave them in each store’s respective collection bin. Thanks to the kindness of Schnucks shoppers, 20 pallets of some of the most sought after items have been donated directly to those in need.

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AURORA – Aurora University has named Antonia Phillips of Alton to the Dean's List for the spring 2025 semester. Phillips is majoring in Sport Management, Marketing. The Dean's List recognizes full-time undergraduate students who have earned a 3.6 grade-point average or higher.

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Police are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred early this morning in St. Louis near 9th and Chambers, resulting in one man's death and injuries to three others. The shooting happened around 3:30 a.m., and among the injured, one person is in critical condition while two others managed to reach the hospital independently. Homicide detectives [...]

Firefighters in St. Louis have been responding to a series of fires, including dumpster, brush, building, and car fires, throughout the city. The fires have occurred in various locations, with a dumpster fire reported near Emerson and Lillian in Walnut Park East, and brush fires at Chouteau and South 14th, as well as North 14th [...]

It would likely be complicated, messy and involve big lawsuits, according to experts and former officials.

A child was hospitalized after being burned by fireworks in North St. Louis. The incident occurred on Plover Avenue, near the south end of Walnut Park East. Fire officials confirmed that the child was taken to the hospital following the incident. The severity of the child's injuries remains unclear at this time. All facts in [...]