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The Archdiocese of St. Louis announced its final model for changes coming to the church. It includes sweeping parish consolidations and priest reassignments.

A man fired at police and then shot himself Sunday afternoon after a brief foot chase outside of a strip mall in O'Fallon, Illinois.

Cherokee Caravan is back and bigger than ever!   The merchants of Historic Cherokee Antique Row invite you, your friends, and family to our annual Memorial Day, Cherokee Caravan. Join

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Let your soul breathe. Experience the essence of belonging through the paintings and poetry of Angela L. Chostner.   This art exhibition provides opportunity for self reflection with interactive elements.

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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (May 25, 2023) - Earning a spot on Drury University's Dean's List is a significant accomplishment. The recognition means a student earned a grade point average of 3.6 or greater (on a 4-point scale) while carrying a full-time course load of 12 or more semester hours at Drury, a top Midwestern university, according to US News & World Report. In the spring semester, the following student(s) made the day school Dean's list: HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, HIGH SCHOOL (if listed) East Alton, IL Hannah Ritter, Metro East Lutheran High Edwardsville, IL Connor Bain, Triad High School Tyler Frolik, Edwardsville Senior Hs Robyn Herndon, Edwardsville Senior Hs Godfrey, IL Wes Laaker, Alton High School

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Homicide detectives with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Monday morning in downtown.

Police responded just before 4:30 a.m. to Leonor K. Sullivan Boulevard and Dr. Martin Luther King Drive and found a man who had been shot in the side.

Paying bills and job hunting in this economy are hard for anyone. Wounded veterans, often facing ongoing physical and mental health issues, have it even worse.

There are several memorial ceremonies and family events planned for the national holiday.

On island territories, where most food is imported, achieving a level of food sovereignty is becoming more urgent due to climate change.

As part of the North American Tour 2023, The Sisters of Mercy will perform live at The Pageant on May 29.

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Thirty-five parishes will be closed; 15 will be merged to form five new parishes.

A St. James, Missouri, woman died Sunday afternoon after the dune buggy she was riding in overturned along a backcountry road.

EDWARDSVILLE - John Hanson, associate at HeplerBroom LLC, in Edwardsville, was installed as president of the Madison County Bar Association (MCBA) on May 25, 2023. Mr. Hanson is the 89th president of the MCBA. The MCBA board members that took office at the annual meeting include: Chad Richter, first vice president, shareholder at Mathis, Marifian and Richter, Ltd.; Micah Summers, second vice president, attorney at Walton Telken, LLC; Leigh Perica, treasurer, attorney at McCune Law Group; Meghan Kane, recording secretary, member at Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice LLC; Dillon Borri, corresponding secretary, associate at Heyl Royster; and Rebecca Buettner, immediate past-president, assistant state’s attorney at Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office. The MCBA is an organization founded in 1926, whose purpose is to cultivate the science of jurisprudence, promote reform in the law, facilitate the administration of justice, and improve public perception of the legal profession

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The former state senator has started touring Southern Illinois as his supporters prod him to run for Congress.

SPRINGFIELD – As summer traveling season approaches, the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and more than 200 local law enforcement agencies today announced the "Click It or Ticket" campaign to crack down on seat belt law violators and impaired drivers. “Throughout Illinois, Memorial Day means the start of summer road trips and an increase in traffic,” said IDOT Director of Highways Project Implementation Steve Travia. “With additional vehicles on the roads, it’s more important than ever to take standard safety precautions. Make seat belt use an automatic habit. It’s not just the safe thing to do – it’s the law.” During the Memorial Day campaign, which runs through May 30, law enforcement will step up traffic safety efforts, reminding drivers and their passengers of the importance of buckling up and the potential consequences of not wearing a seat belt. The increase in traffic that accompanies summer

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