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Small businesses across Missouri say they have long relied on no-chance gaming machines to help generate revenue, and the state's recent crackdown on the devices is hurting the bottom line.

The Illinois Liquor Control Commission is urging residents to celebrate the upcoming Fourth of July responsibly, warning that alcohol impairment and illegal consumer fireworks can increase the risk of injuries during holiday festivities in Illinois. As the nation marks its 250th year of independence this summer, the commission said professionally conducted fireworks displays are expected across Illinois and the country. But it also cautioned that most fireworks are illegal in Illinois, including

Webster Groves Community Days is an annual event celebrating the Fourth of July holiday. All activities (aside from the carnival and barbecue) are free! Community Days Parade 10 am The […]

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Sean Grayson has served less than six months of a 20-year sentence for the 2024 murder of Sonya Massey.

Water bills for the average St. Louis County customer would rise by roughly $280 a year.

PIASA - Zack Bean of the Southwestern Piasa Birds wrestling team was named an Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Male Athlete of the Month after what coaches described as a year of significant improvement, including a fourth-place finish at the IHSA 1A East Alton-Wood River Regional. Bean, who competed in the 113-pound class during the 2025-2026 season, finished fourth at the regional. He lost 27-12 in the third-place match to Eli Quartz of Freeburg. Jacobi Cobbs of Althoff placed first

Two people were charged with concealment of a homicide and dismembering a human body this week after a man’s arm was found in Lake Mattoon.

GLEN CARBON — Father McGivney Catholic High School junior Omar Avalos has been named to the 2026 IHSA Class 2A All-State Team after leading McGivney at the plate during a 27-10 season under head coach Chris Erwin, the school announced. Avalos led McGivney batters with a .519 average and a .636 on-base percentage. He also recorded 35 RBIs, 18 doubles, three triples, 35 stolen bases and 56 hits. Erwin described Avalos as “probably our top player.” Avalos is a Byron, Carlson,

Celebrate Independence Day at O’Fallon’s annual Heritage & Freedom Fest, a four-day family-friendly festival held at the Ozzie Smith Sports Complex. From July 1st–4th, 2026, guests can enjoy carnival rides, […]

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Freedom is one of the few ideas powerful enough to make people sing in public, wave flags, light fireworks, tell old family stories, and cry at parades. That reaction says something important. Humans do not celebrate independence only because of politics or national history. They celebrate it because independence speaks to a basic human need: the desire to make choices, protect dignity, and live without being controlled by someone else. Whether the occasion is a national holiday, a family milestone,

On July 3, one of the most significant events in global history took place in 1863, when the Battle of Gettysburg ended during the American Civil War. The three-day battle was fought in Pennsylvania and became the war’s deadliest single clash. It mattered at the time because it stopped Confederate General Robert E. Lee’s invasion of the North and marked a turning point in the conflict. It still matters today because it showed how one battle can reshape a nation’s future, influence