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GRANITE CITY – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that repairs on eastbound Interstate 270 between Illinois 3 and Riverview Drive in Missouri will require lane closures starting, weather permitting, at 9 p.m., Friday, Feb. 9. One lane will always remain open. All lanes will reopen by 5 a.m. Monday, Feb. 12. 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 Twitter at @IDOTDistrict8 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.

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The only thing wrong with this Wall Street Journal headline is that it doesn't say "Investors Are Almost Always Wrong," full stop. My keen observation about investors is that they think (a) whatever is happening now will keep happening, and (b) high things will come down and low things will go up. Of course, they're ...continue reading "Investors have no idea what they’re doing"

ST. LOUIS COUNTY - On Wednesday, February 7, 2024, the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office issued charges on suspect William Hampton, 44 years of age, of the 6800 block of Waterleigh Drive in St. Louis, Missouri 63134, with Attempted Assault First Degree on a Special Victim, Armed Criminal Action, Resisting Arrest by Fleeing, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, and Resisting Arrest for a Felony. A booking photo of Hampton is attached. Hampton is being held on a $200,000 cash only, no 10%, bond. The probable cause statement reads: On February 6, 2024, at 3:15 PM, police observed a 2016 Nissan Maxima in the 10600 block of Lewis and Clark Boulevard, traveling at a high rate of speed and violating a steady red electric signal. Detective Sergeant #1 activated his emergency lights and siren in an attempt to stop the vehicle. The vehicle, being operated by the defendant, fled the attempted stop and continued at a high rate of speed, weaving in and out of traffic and driving

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Missouri lawmakers are pushing for legislation to combat catalytic converter thefts within the state.

The February schedule for BLS releases includes something called "Occupational Requirements in the United States," and I've been waiting to find out just what this is. Today the 2023 edition was released and it turns out to be about.......occupational requirements. But not just education or experience. Are you OK with heights? Is the job outdoors? ...continue reading "Does your job require people skills?"

Attorney General Andrew Bailey also is seeking to remove Cape Girardeau Coroner Wavis Jordan from office.

The City of St. Louis released the results of the Rams settlement funds survey Thursday, which gave residents the opportunity to choose what ideas they want the Board of Aldermen to research and consider.

If you haven't heard yet, the Illinois Tollway's new I-PASS stickers are now available. Here are 5 common questions, with answers, you may have about the new stickers: Where can I get my new I-PASS sticker? Either online or in person at one of three places. They can be ordered at getipass.com, where you can [...]

Elton John has announced the talent for his annual Academy Awards viewing party, which raises money for his Elton John AIDS Foundation. Entertaining the crowd will be the R&B/Soul trio Gabriels, whose frontman,…

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From NPR:  Starting in March, construction at the St. Clair County Courthouse will create temporary changes for the hundreds of people who visit courtrooms and county offices each day as well as people traveling through downtown Belleville. Officials say the construction project will expand the entry lobby, improve the security checkpoint there and provide street-level […]

ALTON - A male subject is in custody after a domestic incident in the River Reach Apartment Complex in Alton that was reported at 6:07 a.m. on Feb. 8, 2024. A female involved in the situation sustained serious injuries during the domestic violence incident. She was transported to a local hospital and then moved to a St. Louis area hospital for further treatment. Alton Police Chief Jarrett Ford said the female is currently in "critical condition." "A male subject at the apartment was taken into custody as a result of his involvement in the incident," Chief Ford said. "The male and female are family members. There is no threat to the public." The investigation is ongoing. The case will be presented to the Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office for criminal charges.

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U.S. Supreme Court justices heard oral arguments Thursday in a landmark case over whether former President Donald Trump should be barred from the 2024 presidential ballot. A majority of the justices, including liberal members of the court, expressed skepticism about a ruling from the Colorado Supreme Court that said Trump, the GOP presidential frontrunner, is […]

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From Webster-Kirkwood Times:  A decision to invest in membership to the National League of Cities two years ago already has proven its return on value for Webster Groves. City leaders say the partnerships facilitated through league were crucial in Webster Groves recently being awarded more than $2 million for safe streets and roads. The city […]

Insomnia Cookies is preparing to open its fourth St. Louis-area location, set to open in Boardwalk Waffles & Ice Cream’s former Soulard storefront.

From Ladue News:  Every quarter, Saint Louis Science Center hosts SciFest, a free event for kids to connect with science, technology, engineering and math professionals by exploring the world around them. The theme for the next iteration of the popular series – taking place Feb. 24 – is engineering with a special emphasis on the […]

A manufacturer of consumer products is cutting over 100 jobs at its plant in the city of St. Louis' North Riverfront neighborhood.

From West Newsmagazine:  The city of Chesterfield is one step closer to using the power of eminent domain to acquire properties for the Chesterfield Mall redevelopment project. The Staenberg Group (TSG) is planning a major redevelopment of the mall that will include residential units, office space and a hotel. At the City Council meeting on […]

This would be the second time in recent months that a cop tech purveyor with a heavily checkered past has shelled out big bucks to expand the reach of its own tech, as well as expand the reach of existing police surveillance capabilities. Last October, ShotSpotter — the company whose shoddy shot spotting has been […]