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The fatal accident occurred about 9:15 a.m. Tuesday in the Dittmer area, police said.

Looking to try out chess in a welcoming, judgment-free environment? Come to the Saint Louis Chess Club to learn and play with other beginners! Led by our friendly and experienced […]

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A teen carjacking suspect was taken to the hospital after being struck by a police SUV in south St. Louis Tuesday afternoon.

MADISON, Ill. — Rayontae M. Pearson, 22, of Madison, Illinois, was arrested in connection with the July 26 homicide of a 16-year-old male at the intersection of Washington Avenue and Wayne Lanter Avenue, the Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis has announced. After investigating approximately 58 leads over three days, Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine filed four charges against Pearson, including two counts of first-degree murder, unlawful use of weapons for possession of a machine gun, and felon in possession of a weapon. Pearson is currently held pending a detention hearing. The investigation involved cooperation from multiple agencies, including the Illinois State Police Crime Scene Investigators, the Madison County Coroner’s Office, and the Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office. Haine praised the regional teamwork and the swift response by law enforcement. “I want to commend Chief Jeff Bridick and the dedicated officers of the Madison

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The Missouri State Highway Patrol showed up unannounced to the St. Louis County Executive's office on Monday to gather evidence as part of a state investigation.

Our dangerous, prolonged heatwave has Ameren Missouri on-the-ground keeping reliable energy running and your house cool.

An effort to organize a state science fair continues in Missouri despite Governor Mike Kehoe vetoing funds that would have gone toward a statewide science event for students.

All aboard! The Riverboats at the Gateway Arch provide an unparalleled experience on the Mississippi River. The one-hour St. Louis Riverfront Cruise is narrated by a captain from the National […]

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The Department of Justice asked for a copy of the state’s voter registration database, including sensitive data about individual voters.

MARYVILLE, Ill. — Maryville Mayor Wayne White has addressed resident concerns regarding the condition of certain properties with high weeds, abandoned vehicles, trash and other unsightly items in and around the Village of Maryville. White acknowledged that several problematic properties are located just outside the Maryville village limits and fall under the jurisdiction of Madison County. Because those properties are not within the village boundaries, Maryville does not have the legal authority to enforce its codes or issue citations. “Please know we are not ignoring the problem,” White said in a statement. “The Village Administration is actively and aggressively working to address these concerns. We are in communication with Madison County officials and are pressing for enforcement action on their part. We have also contacted the property owners directly and, in some cases, met with them in person to encourage compliance and cleanup.” Within th

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Bar K, which sought to combine a bar and restaurant with a dog park, announced it was permanently closing Tuesday.

Demonta Woodward, 24, and Zomarrius Williams, 20, were among the seven people shot early Sunday morning during a gathering.

SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Natural Resources will conduct a drawing on Aug. 26 for youth to hunt deer during the Illinois youth firearm deer season Oct. 11 to 13 at Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area (JEPC) in Cass County and Sangamon County State Conservation Area. To be eligible for the Aug. 26 drawing, the youth's name, mailing address, telephone number, and preferred hunting site location must be mailed on a postcard and received at the JEPC office by close of business Aug. 25. Successful applicants will be notified and eligible to purchase a 2025 youth either-sex deer permit in person at any Illinois hunting license vendor beginning on August 5. Youth deer hunting during the youth firearm deer season is allowed only in the open units at the site locations and only to those who have not reached 18 years of age prior to the start of the season. Please note that the controlled unit and the quail management unit are both closed to youth deer hunters

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We all know some men who’d rather fight off sharks than deal with issues that affect their health. They don’t like talking about it, they put symptoms on the back burner, and they don’t see a health care provider unless it’s at the urging of a persistent wife who might schedule the appointment. According to Ben Guth, an advanced practice nurse with OSF HealthCare, the reasons for putting off medical care vary. For some men, they’re too busy working to find the time to book, for example, an eye exam or dentist appointment. Some are willing to wait out a nagging pain or a lingering headache. And for others it’s simply a case of “‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.’” “Men will often tell me, ‘I don't have any problems. Everything feels fine. I don't need to see you,’” Guth says. “Unfortunately, all issues won't really present as a symptom until they're in the more moderate to severe stages.”

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WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, delivered a speech on the Senate floor denouncing the nomination of Emil Bove to serve as a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. In his remarks, Durbin summarized Mr. Bove’s disqualifying record, from ordering the dismissal of career federal prosecutors who worked on January 6 cases to striking a corrupt deal with New York City Mayor Eric Adams to further President Trump’s extremist agenda. Three whistleblowers have come forward with credible allegations of Mr. Bove’s disqualifying conduct, including his suggestion that the Trump Administration is not required to comply with federal court orders. “He came and answered a questionnaire, as he should, for the White House as well as for the Judiciary Committee and then appeared before us under oath and answered questions. What was unusual about this situation is tha

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SPRINGFIELD — Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), Congressman Jack Bergman (MI-01), Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), and Congressman Andrew Garbarino (NY-02) announced the launch of a new bipartisan caucus aimed at improving the postal service. The Congressional Postal Service Caucus will focus on improving on-time delivery rates, protecting postal employees, and stopping harmful facility consolidations that reduce access in rural and underserved areas. “For years, rural communities like the ones I represent in Central and Southern Illinois have faced lagging delivery rates, facility closures, and neglect from the top leadership from USPS,” said Congresswoman Budzinski . “I’m excited to launch this bipartisan group alongside Congressman Bergman, Congressman Pappas, and Congressman Garbarino to push back against postal privatization, improve speed and service, and protect good-paying union jobs at USPS. I look forward to working together

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Kurtavia White, a former Lutheran Child and Family Services caseworker, was arrested a decade ago for her involvement in a Metro East strip club brawl.

DOW – A man from Dow faces multiple criminal charges after driving his vehicle towards a domestic battery victim and more in Jersey County. Christopher A. Norris, 49, of Dow, was charged on July 25, 2025 with a Class 4 felony charge for aggravated assault by operating a motor vehicle in a manner which placed the victim in reasonable apprehension of being struck by the vehicle. Norris allegedly drove a 2004 Ford Mustang with an Illinois registration number towards the victim on July 15, 2025. He was also charged with a Class 4 felony count of domestic battery after attempting to shove the same victim, a family member, into a vehicle, causing injury and bodily harm to the victim. Class A and Class B misdemeanor charges were also filed against Norris for driving on Little Piasa Road at Airport Road in Jersey County on a suspended license and operating a vehicle with suspended registration. Norris was granted pretrial release from custody and was issued a notice to appear at th

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