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The woman survived after she was stabbed in the stomach on Manchester Avenue, police said.

In a world where victories are often celebrated with fervor, while defeats can leave lasting scars, heroes can emerge at unexpected moments.

ALTON - A movement to form a new state separating the rest of Illinois from Chicago and Cook County, known as the “New Illinois” movement, is preparing talks with state legislators later this summer as they work toward achieving their goal, according to organization chair G.H. Merrit. Merrit discussed the movement’s roots and its overall purpose on an episode of Our Daily Show! on Riverbender.com . “Our movement is about following the process provided in the U.S. Constitution to pursue the formation of a new state separate from the State of Illinois,” Merrit said. She clarified that they’re not trying to remove Chicago from the state - rather, they aim to remove the rest of Illinois and form it into a new state, New Illinois. Merrit said the organization started about five years ago after she briefly considered moving out of the state, but ultimately decided to stay to take care of her parents while trying to fix the problems she saw with

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A woman was shot and killed Saturday in The Ville neighborhood of St. Louis.

Labor groups fear offshore wind could go the same way as solar: low wages and temp workers.

Volunteers came together Saturday night with food trucks and games, in hopes of having conversations and providing a safe space for kids and teens.

Many say St. Louis’ PrideFest takes on heightened significance this year, as LGBTQ+ issues become a target of culture wars and political legislation.