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A new law signed by Governor J.B. Pritzker earlier this month is trying to curb bullying at Illinois schools.

A strong explosion hit a building in Paris' Left Bank on Wednesday, leaving 24 injured and igniting a fire that sent smoke soaring over city monuments and prompted the evacuation of surrounding buildings, police said. The cause of the blast was not immediately known.

St. Louis police said the men should be considered armed and dangerous.

JERSEYVILLE - A Godfrey man has been charged with driving an ATV under the influence of alcohol without a valid license or registration, while a Dow man has been charged with unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, according to recent court filings out of Jersey County. John E. Cloninger, 41, of Godfrey, was charged on June 13 for an incident on May 8 when he “drove a green All Terrain Vehicle with no registration” on US Highway 67 near Stagecoach Road “when his blood alcohol content was in excess of .16,” according to court filings. Cloninger was additionally charged with driving on a revoked license. He was issued a Class 2 felony for the aggravated DUI charge and a Class A misdemeanor for driving on a revoked license. Bail was not noted, but more information and updates on this case can be found here . Christopher A. Norris, 47, of Dow, was charged with unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon on June 16. Court documents state Norris “knowingly

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Tramon Belford, 16, was charged with second-degree murder and armed criminal action in the death of Maryon Jackson.

Shantay Bolton will leave her post as Washington University's executive vice chancellor for administration and chief administrative officer effective Aug. 2, after accepting a job at another university.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today delivered an opening statement at the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing entitled, “Protecting Pride: Defending the Civil Rights of LGBTQ+ Americans.” The hearing will celebrate historic progress made in protecting the rights of LGBTQ+ Americans. It will also serve as a call to remain steadfast in defending these rights against a tidal wave of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation being introduced across the country, particularly targeting transgender youth. Key Durbin quotes: “In just a relatively short time, a few decades, our nation has made remarkable progress in protecting the rights of LGBTQ+ Americans. Eight years ago this month, for instance, Obergefell v. Hodges , which made marriage equality the law of the land. And last year, on a bipartisan basis, Congress codified those protections into law with the Respect for Marriage Act .” “While

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The New York Times recently published a piece by food guru Tanya Sichynsky entitled Dips for Dinner. Really? When I think of dips, I picture a lovely appetizer tray, not a dinner entrée. But Sichynsky wrote that sometimes “I don’t want to cook. I want dips for dinner! Shallow bowls of whipped ricotta, tubs of... 

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EDWARDSVILLE – With the official arrival of summer on Wednesday, June 21, the City of Edwardsville wants everyone to be aware of cooling center options available during periods of extreme heat. The City is working in cooperation with the following local facilities to provide relief when the heat index rises above 100° Fahrenheit. Additional sites and hours may be added as needed. Please note that holiday schedules could affect operating hours. Edwardsville Public Library: 112 S. Kansas St. – 618-692-7556 Availability: Mondays-Thursdays: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Fridays: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturdays: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sundays: 1-5 p.m. Edwardsville Main Street Community Center: 1003 N. Main St. – 618-656-0300 Availability: Mondays-Fridays: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. YMCA Meyer Center: 7348 Goshen Road – 618-655-1460 Mondays-Fridays: 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturdays: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sundays: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. YMCA Niebur Center: 1200 Esic Drive – 618-656-0436 Mondays-Fridays:

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The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department asks for the public's help with finding a man accused of sexually assaulting a minor.

In March, a jury awarded former St. Louis police Sergeant Heather Taylor $300,000 after finding that police department leaders retaliated against her for speaking to the media.  Now the city is trying to get that money back. 

Join us for the 6th season of this playable, artist-designed, nine-hole mini golf installation, designed to be inclusive, family friendly and accessible. All proceeds from Golf the Galleries support The

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Missourians are very confused about the legality of birth control in the state, a new survey found. One in four Missourians do not believe or do not know that birth control pills are legal in the state. More than half (53 percent) do not believe or do not know that emergency contraception is also legal.

If you are looking for a good cause to get involved with, the United Way of Greater St. Louis had a great tool to help you get started.

A beloved south St. Louis diner is up for sale. The Courtesy Diner located at 3155 S. Kingshighway Blvd. hit the real estate market Friday. The restaurant has been closed for an extended period of time before hitting the market. Courtesy Diner locations at 1121 Hampton Ave. and 8000 S. Laclede Station Road remain open. The asking price for the Kingshighway retail space is listed as $550,000, according to Crexi, a commercial real estate business. The lot size is listed as 0.33 acres with 25 parking…

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey did not deliver his certification of the fiscal note summary on 11 abortion rights petitions within the 24 hours ordered Tuesday by Judge Jon Beetem. Instead, Bailey filed a notice of appeal with Beetem’s court that he wanted to take the case to the Missouri Supreme Court. As of early […]

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Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is in Washington Wednesday where he plans to testify before a U.S. house committee.

Heman Park Pool, the public pool for University City's 34,000 residents, will reopen Saturday almost a year after it was damaged in last July's flash floods.