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Home prices are largely starting to normalize across the country, but remain high even as the number of homes for sale continues to decline. Record-high mortgage rates are keeping homes largely unaffordable for most buyers. Even a percentage point increase can increase a monthly mortgage payment by more than $100. That's causing potential homeowners to expand their [...]

ALTON - Alton Lady Redbirds combo guard Alyssa Lewis has been dreaming of playing basketball overseas before she ever stepped foot on a high school court. In November, she officially made that dream a reality, committing to the Rome City Institute in Italy to continue her education and basketball career. For her achievement, Alyssa Lewis is an Auto Butler Car Wash Athlete of the Month for Alton High School. “It’s amazing,” Lewis said after a 77-13 win over Hazelwood West Saturday afternoon. “It’s always been my dream, since I was in the eighth grade, so to get that opportunity, I didn’t think much about it (before committing). “Obviously, I looked into the logistics of everything, but to live out my dream and to officially commit to it, as early as I did, some people don’t get a chance like this in their whole life. So I’m extremely grateful.” Alton head coach Deserea Howard remembered Lewis talking about wanting to pla

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St. Louis County Day event since 2015 Saturday. About 30 adoptions were finalized over just a few hours.

ST. LOUIS — A man accused of shooting and killing a man last year in the city’s Shaw neighborhood was found mentally unfit for trial and will be sent to a state facility to receive further evaluations, a judge ruled…

An 18-year-old charged with killing a Clayton man wasn't properly monitored by his GPS ankle bracelet on a pending charge, officials say.

The new rule would be unenforceable under current state law.

Please join us for our last Meetup of the year!  Our November Meetup will take place on Tuesday November 28th, … MoreMeetup At Trattoria Marcella

"Steeple Jack" shared stories of his exploits with newspaper readers several times, including after a 40-foot fall in 1898.

Twenty families in the Imperial Valley received a whopping 386.5 billion gallons of the river’s water last year — more than three Western states. Century-old water rights guarantee that supply.

The holidays are here, and soon we'll prepare Thanksgiving meals for our loved ones featuring a major staple: turkey. Thawing a Thanksgiving turkey can take days. Ashley Simper, Manager of Dietetic Services with OSF HealthCare, recommends keeping the turkey in the freezer until ready to thaw, maintaining a temperature below 40 degrees Fahrenheit. To thaw, use 24 hours of thaw time per 4 to 5 pounds of turkey. For larger birds, move it from the freezer to the refrigerator the Friday before Thanksgiving. Another option; tightly wrap the turkey in a bag and submerge it in cold water. Change the water every 30 minutes until thawed. Make sure to allow 30 minutes of thaw time for every one pound of turkey and cook immediately after thawing. Lastly, if your microwave is large enough, you can use its thaw settings. To cook, preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Cover the turkey in foil for two hours so the bird doesn't burn. Then, safely remove the turkey and baste it with oil or butter.

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SPRINGFIELD – On Thursday, Governor JB Pritzker announced his plan to spend $160 million in taxpayer funds to provide shelter and job assistance to thousands of migrants in Chicago. Since 2022, nearly 25,000 migrants have come to Chicago and the State of Illinois has already spent $478 million on the migrant crisis. With the surge in migrants coming to Illinois, State Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Murrayville) filed legislation last month to repeal the TRUST Act , ending Illinois’ status as a sanctuary state for undocumented immigrants. Representative Davidsmeyer blasted Governor Pritzker’s plan to take $160 million away from essential services provided by the Illinois Department of Human Services to assist with the migrant crisis in Chicago. “DHS provides vitally needed services to our developmentally disabled community, senior citizens, and children in need of our support,” Davidsmeyer said. “We have children sleeping on the floors of stat

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SPRINGFIELD – The calendar says November, so snow and ice probably aren’t far away – which is why the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and Illinois Tollway are reminding the public that it’s time for “Winter Weather – Get it Together.” “At IDOT, preparing for winter is a year-long endeavor, but we need the public’s help to keep you and your loved ones safe during the coming weeks and months,” said Illinois Transportation Secretary Omer Osman . “The team at IDOT is ready to take on snow and ice with your cooperation. Plan ahead. Reduce speeds. Increase stopping distances between vehicles. Anticipate conditions will change quickly at any time. Keep your eyes on the road. And if you are out during snow removal operations, do not crowd the plow.” Now is a crucial time to begin practicing basic winter driving skills and preparing for even routine trips to take longer to complete, though

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Laumeier Sculpture Park’s 2023 Visiting Artists in Residence are Pittsburgh-based artists Lenka Clayton and Phillip Andrew Lewis. This collaborative duo utilizes innovative approaches to conceptualism and minimalism to realize their […]

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The holiday season is officially underway as the Salvation Army hosted its annual Tree of Lights Campaign, where they lit up a Christmas tree in Keener Plaza.

An argument between two men escalated into a shooting in Hazelwood. Police responded to a gas station on Lindbergh, near Elm Grove Lane. One man was shot, and another man is currently in custody.