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Major Case Squad Called Out To Probe Madison, IL., Murder

2 years 3 months ago
MADISON - The Major Case Squad has been requested to assist the Madison, IL., Police Department in the investigation of a murder that occurred around 1 p.m. on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. The shooting occurred in the 1700 block of Edwardsville Road in Madison. Nick Novacich of the Major Case Squad said: "At this time two individuals were shot and one succumbed to their injuries at the scene. The other was transported to Gateway Regional Medical Center and was determined to have sustained non-life-threatening injuries. At this time the suspect(s) remain at large and an investigation is underway." The identity of the victims will not be released at this time nor will further information regarding the investigation be either. The Major Case Squad said additional information will be developed as the case progresses.

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Bijoux Chocolates Closes Original Des Peres Location

2 years 3 months ago
Handcrafted chocolates company Bijoux has announced that it will shutter its original location in Des Peres. On Friday, the company wrote on Facebook and Instagram that August 31 would be the last day of business at 13014 Manchester Road. Fans of the gem-like chocolates shouldn't be concerned.
Jessica Rogen

Meet the Micronationalists Inventing New Nations in St. Louis — and Beyond

2 years 3 months ago
The MicroCon convention commenced last month at a Holiday Inn in Joliet, Illinois, a perfectly adequate place for people from all over America to gather for an event featuring speeches, diplomacy, athletics and a bit of dining and dancing. In some respects, it looked like any other convention at any other hotel — at least for the first minute, or two.
Thomas Crone

Lawsuit seeks to block Missouri ban on transgender care for minors

2 years 3 months ago
A lawsuit filed Tuesday in Cole County is attempting to block the implementation of Missouri’s ban on gender-affirming medical care for minors. Attorneys at the ACLU of Missouri and Lambda Legal argue the ban could have “extremely serious negative health consequences.” “On its face, the law enshrines discriminatory practices in our health care system by specifically denying transgender Missourians under the age of eighteen access to evidence-based gender-affirming medical care while stripping…
Annelise Hanshaw

First Watch making its return to Clayton

2 years 3 months ago
A popular St. Louis region breakfast and lunch spot is anticipated to open a new location in early 2024. According to a press release from First Watch, a decades-old staple in the community, the new location at 8001 Forsyth Blvd. in Clayton, Missouri will feature a covered patio and indoor-outdoor bar. This location is just one of 10 First Watch locations across the St. Louis region. First Watch previously had a restaurant at the 8001 Forsyth location, but shuttered it in 2020, when officials…
Clarissa Cowley