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Baseball cards featuring Hall of Famers Ryne Sandberg, Ken Griffey Jr., and Mickey Mantle are among the hot ticket collectibles that will be up for auction at the Illinois State Fair later this month.

CHICAGO - On the 60th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, Governor JB Pritzker released the following statement: “Sixty years ago, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act into law, expanding the fundamental right to participate in our elections to millions of Black and brown citizens," said Governor JB Pritzker. "In doing so, he answered a call that has reverberated across generations, from our country’s original sin to the Selma to Montgomery marches – every citizen, no matter their race or zip code, deserves an equal voice in our democracy. “That creed is intrinsic to who we are as a nation, and today it is in grave danger. On Donald Trump’s orders, MAGA Republicans are attempting to rig Congressional maps and silence the voices of Black and Latino communities and all Texans who seek to hold Trump’s political party accountable. As I said when I stood with the Texas House Democrats this weekend, this is not just about

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ST. LOUIS - Several special elections were held throughout the St. Louis region Tuesday, Aug. 5. Below are the unofficial results, according to election boards. St. Louis County According to the election board website, voter turnout was at 3,229 Tuesday, which is 10.06% of total voters. Lincoln County According to the Lincoln County website, voter [...]

 Def Leppard is set to appear on NBC’s America’s Got Talent.The "Pour Some Sugar on Me" rockers shared the news on Instagram, writing, “Excited to announce that Def Leppard will be performing on AGT Wednesday,…

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A man tried to kidnap two women at gunpoint in Tower Grove Park on Friday afternoon, police said. He successfully drove away with one woman, but she escaped, officers said.

Union Station plans to open three highly-anticipated amusement rides later this month, just in time for Labor Day weekend.

The recently passed budget bill throws nearly $200 billion at something that doesn’t actually seem to be that much of a problem: undocumented migrants. Law-abiding, hardworking taxpayers are the targets of choice for ICE, which has a 3,000-per-day arrest quota it will never meet, even though it’s now spending most of its time raiding large […]

The Adobe Lightroom Creative Cloud Training Bundle has 6 courses to help you learn how to manipulate photos like a pro. This bundle is packed with secrets, tips, and techniques for organizing and editing images with Lightroom. Jump in, and you’ll develop a basic understanding of Lightroom and advance to interface customization for your own […]

A Jennings man already in custody for a litany of burglaries in St. Louis City faces new charges for a 2024 fatal shooting.

If you're from a certain town in Missouri, a visit to Main Street USA in Disney might feel quite familiar.

Progressive groups are working to block Republican changes to the initiative petition process

ILLINOIS - Many Ameren Illinois customers have noticed their energy bills increasing. A representative with the company shares insights on why. Matt Tomc, Vice President of Regulatory Policy and Energy Supply, explained that Ameren is the electric supplier that runs the wires and delivers the electricity to your household. The Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) manages the energy markets. MISO recently passed the auction, meaning their prices increased from $30 a megawatt to $666 a megawatt during the summer period. This impacts Ameren’s supply price. As a result, customers’ energy bills have increased over the summer. “We recognized that for the summer period, we were going to see a 50% increase in the electric supply charges,” Tomc said. “Now, silver lining, they go back to normal after September, but that is a huge jump. And then when you combine that with the heatwave that we’ve experienced, we’re getting some customers

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ALTON - Alton High’s Justice Haynes posted personal bests in the 100- and 200-meter sprints during her junior track season, signaling strong potential as she heads into her senior year. Justice recorded times of 12.32 seconds in the 100 meters and 25.45 seconds in the 200 meters. She was part of the Alton girls’ 4x200 relay team that finished 13th with a time of 1:42.01 and also contributed to the state-qualifying 4x100 relay squad. Justice is an Auto Butler Female Athlete of the Month for Alton High School. “Justice made some great gains in her junior year,” said Alton head girls' track and field coach Chelsea Anderson of her 2025 outdoor performance. “She is progressing as a sprinter. She is quick out of the blocks — speed is her nickname.” Justice is also a key member of the Alton High girls' basketball team. She aims to qualify individually and in relays during her senior track season.

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Welsh rocker Dave Edmunds is on the mend after suffering a heart attack in July.The news of the 81-year-old Edmunds’ condition was first revealed by his wife, Cici Edmunds, in a July…

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Brenda Deutsch, 70, was initially arrested at her home in rural Lincoln County in April after prosecutors say she abused and neglected a teen girl in her care.