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Charlotte Dubois, 14, is in a dangerous Catch-22: too sick to find a home, but unable to get the transplant she needs because she doesn’t have a home.

Stretch of rural road linking St. Charles and Lincoln counties has seen multiple crashes and fatalities in recent years.

Construction spending increased in May across the board. Nonresidential construction continued to grow, while residential construction increased for the first time in over a year: Nonresidential construction was up at an annualized rate of 4%. Residential construction spiked upward at a 17% rate, though it was still 13% lower than a year ago. The nonresidential ...continue reading "Raw data: Construction spending in May"

Neil Young made his return to the road this weekend, kicking off his Coastal Tour at the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre in Los Angeles, California, his first tour since 2019. Young had promised…

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Chaos is at the center of St. Louis City SC’s philosophy. The speed City plays with puts opponents out of rhythm.

Help the Butterfly House celebrate its Silver Anniversary and meet some award-winning bug superstars at our Sensory-Friendly Family Day at the Butterfly House! Mingle with free-flying butterflies in the Tropical

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Mandela: The Official Exhibition at the Saint Louis Science Center takes guests on a journey through the life of the iconic freedom fighter and political leader.   An immersive and

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With the help of ten truckloads of sand, The Magic House’s backyard will be transformed into a beachfront park.   Visitors can take a stroll along the boardwalk, search for

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Beyond Housing president and CEO Chris Krehmeyer shares how Pagedale’s revitalization provides a path forward for the greater region.

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that lanes that have been closed for construction will reopen, where possible, for the Independence Day holiday to minimize travel disruption. Non-emergency closures will be suspended to 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, July 4. The following lane closures will remain in place during the holiday weekend. Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through these areas. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changed conditions and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices and stay alert for workers and equipment. At all times, please buckle and drive sober. District 1 City of Chicago Outbound Bishop Ford Freeway (eastbound Interstate 94) ramp to eastbound 130th Street; closed, detour posted. Outbound Kennedy Expressway (westbound I-94) west of Addison Street; right shoulder closed. Inbound Kennedy (eastbound I-94) between Lawrence Avenue

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LITCHFIELD – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced the Attorney General’s office has charged a Montgomery County man with allegedly possessing child pornography. The case is part of Raoul’s ongoing work, in collaboration with federal law enforcement agencies and local law enforcement officials throughout Illinois, to apprehend offenders who download child pornography online. Raoul’s office charged Robert J. Meyer, Jr., 47, of Litchfield, Illinois, in Montgomery County Circuit Court with two counts of possession of child pornography, Class 2 felonies punishable by up to 14 years in prison. Meyer’s bond was set at $100,000 and he will next appear in court July 21. “Child pornography is a horrific crime that can leave life-long scars on innocent children and their families,” Raoul said. “As a result of work done by my office’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, this predator can be held accountable. I appreciate th

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EAST SAINT LOUIS – The Illinois State Police (ISP) conducted Operation Safe Summer on June 26 - 29, 2023 in St. Clair and Madison counties to increase the safety of residents of the Metro East this summer. The operation targeted known high crime areas, organized violent offenders, and criminal groups in the communities most affected by violence. Operation Safe Summer was led by the ISP Statewide Anti-Violence Enforcement (SAVE) South team and supported by ISP’s Special Operations Group (SOG), Division of Patrol Troops 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, ISP Air Operations, ISP Division of Criminal Investigation - Zone 6 - Public Safety Enforcement Group (PSEG), ISP Firearms Investigation Unit, and the Metropolitan Enforcement Group of Southwestern Illinois using intelligence support and technology resources. Detail Results: Traffic Stops: 483 Subjects arrested: 55 Total Criminal Charges: 101 Felony Charges: 64 Firearms Seized/Recovered: 25 (seven stolen firearms recovered)

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Nirvana and Guns N' Roses had something of a rivalry back in the day, but it appears time has long healed that wound. Dave Grohl has joined the "Welcome to the Jungle" rockers live…

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The source said the teens got away by breaking out a bathroom window, tying together blankets and climbing and lowering themselves to the ground below.

About five years ago, most of Minneapolis’ Subway, Little Caesars and McDonald’s franchise restaurants did not comply with city wage standards. Now workers at each of the locations that violated the law receive the required minimum wage and time off when they’re sick. This is all thanks to a co-enforcement program, where the city’s labor […]

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