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The Illinois Flag Commission will begin accepting submissions for a new state flag design next week, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced Wednesday.

The exterior lights of the St. Louis Gateway Arch will be turned off throughout September to protect birds migrating south for the winter, as the monument is located along the Mississippi River and birds typically fly at night.

A man died after he was set on fire overnight in north St. Louis, prompting a suspicious death investigation.

(The Center Square) - The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a request from the Biden administration over a block of a student-loan forgiveness plan.

St. Louis County prosecutors and Missouri's attorney general will argue a case whose evidence does not clearly point to guilt or innocence.

O"FALLON - Before Monday evening's Oath of Office ceremony for Officer Landon Kreke, the O'Fallon community took a moment to honor the exceptional actions of its Police Officers, Telecommunicators, and Paramedics. Officer Effan, alongside several paramedics, received Lifesaving Awards for their prompt response to a medical emergency involving a 26-year-old resident who experienced sudden cardiac arrest at home. Their quick application of CPR, use of an AED, and further emergency care were pivotal in stabilizing the patient, who later made a full recovery and returned home to his wife and newborn child. MECOMM Telecommunicators Foster and Buhs, as well as Police Officers Krug, Heuser, Carter, Votrain, and Hancock, were awarded Chief's Commendations for their roles in a domestic disturbance incident. The call to O'Fallon Police came in that a young female was critically injured. Telecommunicators provided essential emergency care instructions and gathered suspect information while dispatchin

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The unidentified victim was discovered about 10 p.m. Tuesday in an alley in the 4900 block of Thrush Avenue.

Audiences can catch the Emmy-nominated comedian live on CBS and Paramount+ on January 5.

A St. Louis-area church mentor faces felony charges and is accused of child sex crimes. Investigators say a diary led to the mentor's arrest.

Two locations of a fast-food restaurant chain have closed in the past three weeks.

EAST ALTON — The East Alton Police Department has identified the victim of a fatal train accident as Ronrecco V. Taylor, a 29-year-old homeless man from East Alton. Taylor was struck by a southbound Amtrak train on the Union Pacific Railroad tracks near the 100 block of Goulding around midnight. East Alton Police Chief Scott Golike confirmed that Taylor was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident is currently under investigation. Preliminary findings suggest that the death was accidental. "The death investigation, which appears to be accidental in nature, is being conducted by the East Alton Police Department, with assistance from the Madison County Coroner’s Office," Chief Golike stated. The Madison County Coroner’s Office confirmed Taylor's death at the scene. At this time, no further information has been released by the authorities.

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ALTON - K9 Odin was a 20-month-old Belgian Malinois / German Shepard mix who was born January 2023 in Hungary. In January of 2024, K9 Odin received his passport and traveled to Shallow Creek Kennels in Sharpsville, Pennsylvania. In February 2024, K9 Odin was selected by the Alton Illinois Police Department to begin his law enforcement training. K9 Odin and his handler began training at the Illinois State Police K9 Academy in Pawnee, Illinois, on February 26, 2024, and graduated on May 3rd, 2024. From May 3rd, 2024, until the morning of August 22nd, 2024, K9 Odin served the City of Alton Illinois as a working police canine. During that short time, K9 Odin assisted the members of the Alton Police Department in locating illegal drugs, stolen vehicles, and apprehending violent offenders. On the morning of August 22nd, 2024, K9 Odin and his handler were requested to assist with locating and apprehending a subject who earlier injured a female with a firearm and was a continued threat to

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Two bits of news came out of the letter Mark Zuckerberg sent to Rep. Jim Jordan this week (and how people responded to it), neither of which are what you’re likely to have heard about. First, Donald Trump seems to be accusing himself of rigging the 2020 election against himself. And, second, Mark Zuckerberg has […]

ALTON – State Representative Amy Elik has proudly earned a perfect 100% voting record from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) and the Illinois Chamber of Commerce. This rating underscores Elik’s commitment to advocating for pro-business policies and fostering a favorable environment for businesses in Illinois. The NFIB and Illinois Chamber of Commerce are two leading organizations representing the interests of small businesses and the broader business community. Their annual voting ratings assess lawmakers’ support for policies that enhance the business climate. “I’m proud to be a be a legislator who understands the needs of small businesses,” said Rep. Elik. “I’m a CPA, I have worked with small businesses for over 29 years, and I know all too well the financial burden that our state’s policies put on our small businesses. With every vote I take, I carefully consider the effect that legislation wil

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EAST ST. LOUIS - Approximately 90 attendees – dressed in business attire and armed with resumes, profile pitches, hope and determination – approached the multitude of tables of employers at a Free Jobs Fair, made possible by State Rep. Kevin Schmidt , R-Millstadt, on Friday, Aug. 23. Schmidt’s legislative office held its second annual free jobs fair that was available for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center (ESLC) staff and program participants and the public in the Multipurpose Room on the Wyvetter H. Younge Higher Education Campus. “Jobs are the number one driver of economic growth,” said Schmidt. “This is why it’s important for me to bring jobs to the community, because employment can dramatically improve the area in multiple ways.” Schmidt attended SIUE for two years and received his Doctor of Chiropractic and Bachelor of Science in human biology at Logan University in Chesterfield, Mo. The unemployment

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    AUGUST   The J’s Summer Used Book Sale – August 25 – 29 Used Book Sale Sunday, August 25: 10am-6pm (Preview Day: $10 admission) Monday, August 26: 10am-7pm (Free admission) Tuesday, August 27: 10am-7pm (Free admission) Wednesday, August 28: 10am-7pm (Free admission) Thursday, August 29: 10am-7pm (Free admission; Fill a bag for $5!) […]

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Bruce Springsteen is one of the many artists who recorded a song for the upcoming tribute album in honor of longtime New York City punk fixture Jesse Malin, and now his contribution…

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WASHINGTON — With the U.S. Department of Education using a staggered approach in opening up the 2025-26 application period for federal financial student aid, the agency said Tuesday it will partner with a small number of community-based organizations to participate in the first testing period beginning Oct. 1. Earlier in August, the department said it would use […]

Country music legend Dolly Parton has made it her mission to improve literacy through her Imagination Library book giveaway program.