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MINNEAPOLIS/EAST ST. LOUIS - A 33-year-old East St. Louis native died at a Minneapolis hospital shortly after being shot late Sunday night, April 27, 2025, according to authorities. The Minneapolis Police Department responded to a report of a shooting near 29th Street and Clinton Avenue around 11:45 p.m. on April 27. The victim, identified by the Hennepin County Medical Examiner as Lamont Agnew Jr., suffered multiple gunshot wounds and later died at Hennepin Healthcare in Minneapolis. Janice Rose, who organized a GoFundMe campaign on behalf of the family, described the family as “shocked by the loss” and unprepared for the expenses related to funeral arrangements. “We are in need of help getting his body transported back home to East St. Louis to give him a proper funeral,” Rose said. “Lamont left behind two children who will also need support. No matter how small the donation is, it will be appreciated.” Rose said Lamont was the son of her twin

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Police are investigating after a 16-year-old boy was injured by a gunshot wound to the abdomen in north St. Louis' Columbus Square neighborhood, and is being treated at a nearby hospital.

Jerry Garcia is one step closer to being immortalized with his own street in San Francisco.SF Gate reports that the San Francisco Board of Supervisors has approved a resolution to…

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representatives Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13), Lois Frankel (D-FL-22), Jen Kiggans (R-VA-02), Jack Bergman (R-MI-01), and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL-12) introduced bipartisan legislation to help older veterans avoid injuries from costly, dangerous falls. The SAFE STEPS for Veterans Act would establish an Office of Falls Prevention within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and create a falls prevention coordinator role. The legislation would also create a pilot program for incorporating falls prevention programs into VA home modification programs and establish an assessment for veterans to identify those most at risk of falling. Since veterans, on average, have more chronic conditions than their non-veteran counterparts, additional programs could help to prevent unnecessary injuries or hospitalizations — and the massive expenses associated with falls. “Preventative health care measures give our nation’s veterans a healthier, more

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ALTON - People across Illinois looking to the sky the tonight, May 6, 2025, will see a powerful tribute: OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center glowing red in celebration of The Power of Nurses™ during National Nurses Week, May 6–12. The American Nurses Association is illuminating more than 100 buildings and landmarks across the country as part of its #NursesLightUpTheSky initiative —honoring the 5 million+ registered nurses whose contributions power health and healing in every community. "Nurses are essential to the health of our families and communities-and this week, we honor the impact they make across every corner of Illinois and the nation," said Dr. W. Zeh Wellington, DNP, RN, NE-BC, President ANA-Illinois, lighting up our skyline is just one way we're shining a spotlight on the incredible work nurses do every single day."

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EAST ALTON – The Regional Office of Education #40 is hosting “Soaring into Aviation” at St. Louis Regional Airport. This is an aviation focused STEM workshop for local educators to emphasize the various career opportunities available within the aviation industry. Participating in the aviation workshop will be various local businesses and aviation organizations to include West Star Aviation, West Star Aviation Academy, Piston Aviation, EAA Chapter 864, Midwest Air Traffic Control, Civil Air Patrol, the American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics, AeroCareers, Air Evac Lifeteam 156, Learning Technology Center of Illinois, and St. Louis Regional Airport Authority. The Regional Office of Education #40 is made up of fourteen school districts located across the four Illinois Counties of Calhoun, Greene, Jersey, and Macoupin. Director of STEM Initiatives, Kelly Remijan, is organizing the event which is expected to bring out approximately 30 local educators to experience

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ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. -- Maryland Heights is rolling out the red carpet for its residents and visitors with a family-friendly celebration marking the city’s 40th anniversary of incorporation. The free, two-day event will take place Friday and Saturday, May 9–10, 2025, at Westport Plaza. The weekend kicks off Friday night from 6–10 p.m. with [...]

The Yn's recount their harrowing escape from post-war Vietnam, surviving pirate attacks and a dangerous sea journey before resettling in the U.S. in 1979.

EDWARDSVILLE - The Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois will host their annual “Cocktails at Camp” event to promote their programs at Camp Torqua. From 4:30–6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 8, 2025, community members age 21 and older are invited to Camp Torqua in Edwardsville for snacks, drinks and conversation. The Edwardsville/Glen Carbon Chamber of Commerce will also sponsor a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 5 p.m. to unveil the camp’s new cabins and paved trail. “It’s just going to be a fun little get-together at camp,” said Tricia Higgins, Director of Marketing and Communications. “This is an event for people ages 21 and over to learn more about what's going on with Girl Scouts, about Camp Torqua, and ways that they can support our organization. It’s always a fun evening. It is very relaxed and casual, and people can experience camp who may not know that Camp Torqua was out there.” The event is free, though Higgins asks people

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A Florissant, Missouri, man appeared in court Tuesday afternoon a day after his arrest for stealing copper wiring at an Ameren substation in Midtown St. Louis.

SPRINGFIELD - Several elected officials and Illinois organizations have released statements in response to U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) recently announcing her decision not to seek re-election. Statement from Governor Pritzker on Congresswoman Schakowsky's Retirement Today, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker released a statement following Congresswoman Schakowsky's retirement announcement: "Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky has been a fearless trailblazer and a tireless fighter for Illinois. Because of Jan's leadership in Washington, working families from Illinois have had one of the strongest, reliable voices fighting for them. Jan has championed historic legislation on health care, women’s rights, gun safety, and more to support working families. MK and I are deeply grateful for her decades of service, and we wish Jan and Bob a joyful and well-deserved retirement." Rep. Kelly on Rep. Schakowsky’s Retirement, Decades of Public Service WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Robin

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A city audit recently uncovered some serious concerns with the St. Louis City Tow Lot, findings that are now at the hands of federal investigators.

Last July, the Fourth Circuit Appeals Court handled a geofence warrant case, marking the first time this issue had been handled at the appellate level. The robbery suspect, Okello Chatrie, challenged the constitutionality of the warrant, arguing that its non-particular nature placed it outside the bounds of the Fourth Amendment. A half-decade ago, this argument […]

Missouri lawmakers passed a bill Monday evening to establish a fund to pay for hyperbaric oxygen therapy for veterans with a traumatic brain injury and facing post-traumatic stress disorder to help prevent suicide and opioid addiction. With a unanimous 33-0 vote, Missouri senators sent the bill to the governor for his approval.  “It was remarkable […]

EDWARDSVILLE - Aubree Briggs is a freshman girls soccer player for Granite City High School, and on April 24, 2025, at Tiger Stadium in Edwardsville, she came up big when it counted. Briggs scored off a header at the far post that snuck inside the post itself and into the net to give the Warriors a 1-1 draw with Edwardsville, undoubtedly one of the biggest goals of the season for Granite. She's scored six goals so far this season, including a hat trick against Mascoutah, as the Warriors are currently 6-4-5 on the campaign, with about two weeks left in the regular season, with the IHSA Class 4A playoffs starting on May 20, 2025, with Granite hosting a regional at Gene Baker Field. The Warriors will play Quincy at 6:30 p.m. that day, with the possibility of meeting top-seeded O'Fallon in the final on May 23. Aubree is a Stillwater Senior Living Female Athlete of the Month for Granite City's girls soccer. In her post-match interview, Briggs felt very happy about the result and excited

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Police said the teen was taken to the hospital, where he was listed in "stable condition" as of Tuesday.

CHICAGO – Landmarks Illinois has announced its 2025 Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois , calling attention to 10 culturally and architecturally significant sites across the state. The places on this year’s list all face uncertain futures due to a variety of threats, including vacancy, neglect, deferred maintenance, demolition, underutilization and lack of landmark protection. “This year’s Most Endangered list is wide-ranging, not only in the kinds of troubling threats these places face, but also in their historical narratives, geographical locations and building types. Yet all celebrate cultural heritage and tell the important stories of the people who have shaped our communities,” said Bonnie McDonald, President & CEO of Landmarks Illinois. “Landmarks Illinois feels a heightened responsibility this year to speak out and protect the built environment that reflects the rich diversity of our state and nation. As these irreplaceable

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