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A teenager is in custody of the St. Louis County Family Court in connection with Tuesday’s shooting at a Ferguson high school that left one child dead and another critically injured.

ST. LOUIS - Mercy is among the first hospitals in the country to use a new technology capable of removing tumors without any incisions. Mercy will begin using the Edison Histotripsy System, a new image-guided sonic beam therapy that liquefies tumors without surgery, chemotherapy or radiation. The system serves as an alternate to traditional cancer [...]

CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today joined 24 attorneys general in issuing a statement on Barbara v. Trump, a challenge to President Trump’s executive order purporting to end birthright citizenship for countless children born in the United States to immigrant parents, in violation of the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Raoul and a coalition filed an amicus brief in the case, in which the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments today. “The president’s

Citing the Iran war, the administration let oil companies take actions that are likely to threaten an endangered whale.

EDWARDSVILLE - Captain Jerry Endicott has retired from the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, the agency has announced. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office said Endicott served in multiple roles, including as a Patrol Division deputy sheriff and as jail administrator. Madison County Sheriff Jeff Connor described Endicott as having “led with integrity and a commitment to keeping our community safe.” “Congratulations to Captain Jerry Endicott on his retiremen

LaJuan Slopes, 13, of Castle Point died Tuesday evening after being shot in a parking lot at McCluer South-Berkeley High School, authorities said.

SPRINGFIELD – Governor JB Pritzker has proclaimed April as Innovation and Technology Month in Illinois, recognizing the state’s leadership in emerging technologies and its commitment to preparing students for careers in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics). “Illinois is a nation-leading innovation hub that drives technological progress. Innovation and Technology Month is a reflection of our commitment to emerging technologies and our efforts empower

GRANITE CITY – Granite City High School has announced its 2026 Summer Camp Schedule with available camps in eight sports: baseball, boys basketball, boys soccer, cross country, football, girls basketball, girls volleyball and softball. GCHS Camps are designed to instruct athletes on fundamental skills involved in their sport in a fun and enthusiastic atmosphere. Athletes will be divided by their grade level and skill level receiving individual instruction. These camps will be directed

Key takeaways: Some people put off health screenings and appointments in the winter. Spring is the perfect time to do a reset and see what you need. Everyone should get a yearly physical. Talk to your primary care provider about what other screenings and vaccines you need. Spring can also be a time to recommit to health habits at home, like diet, exercise and quitting unhealthy behaviors. Winter means cold, snowy conditions and a desire to stay in. It’s fine to be

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court Wednesday seemed poised to reject the Trump administration’s attempt to redefine the constitutional right to birthright citizenship, and instead uphold the country’s long understanding of citizenship by birth on American soil.  If a majority of Supreme Court justices strikes down President Donald Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship […]

Two relatives are jailed for shooting at a vehicle, causing the driver to crash into a Berkeley home.

The first Republican primary without an incumbent in 26 years in Missouri’s 6th Congressional District opened Tuesday with a clash over an endorsement.

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is sharing the following upcoming events and noteworthy items for April 2026. April 2 Tot Time: Totally Turtles Dickson Mounds Museum Lewistown | Fulton County Families are invited to learn about the different types of turtles found in Illinois, presented by Jake Wolf Memorial Fish Hatchery’s natural resources coordinator Kayleigh Smith. Registration is not required, but groups of eight or more are encouraged to

After performing two shows at the Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles over the weekend, Paul McCartney headlined a special concert for Apple employees. The two-time Rock & Roll Hall of…

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WOOD RIVER - Local organizations gathered for the annual Child Abuse Prevention Month Kickoff event. On Wednesday, April 1, 2026, stakeholders and community members came together for speeches and a resource fair hosted by Refuge 4 Kids at Riverbend Family Ministries . The goal was to encourage attendees to look out for the kids in their lives and support families. People from across the county were in attendance and spoke about the importance of preventing child abuse. “I've