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Columnist Bill McClellan writes: We the People often need guidance. That is obvious right now.

URBANA — Illinois food growers, distributors, and activists voiced solutions for creating a more resilient and equitable food system in Illinois: support for growers and producers of all experience levels, investment in education and marketing strategies, and advocacy engagement to secure more funding. More than 300 people involved in Illinois’ food network met in 30 listening sessions hosted this spring by University of Illinois Extension as part of the $28 million Local Food Purchasing Assistance program. LFPA, a new federally funded program in 2023, is an opportunity to invest in food production and procurement in Illinois. Around 95% of the food consumed in Illinois is purchased outside the state, according to the latest data available from the Illinois Local and Organic Food Farm Task Force. “The need for infrastructure investments in Illinois was mentioned in nearly every listening session as a necessary step to improve the state’s food system,”

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The Jersey County Sheriff’s Office has released images and a video to help find the suspect.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared on Monday that Israel's fierce offensive against Hamas in the Gaza Strip has “only started.” Netanyahu delivered the pronouncement in a nationally televised address as Israel pressed ahead with a third day of heavy airstrikes in Gaza following Hamas' unprecedented and deadly incursion into Israel. “We have only started [...]

JERSEY COUNTY - The Jersey County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) has requested the public’s help in identifying a suspect in a series of burglaries that occurred the week of Sept. 25, 2023. The sheriff's office said in the early morning hours of Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023, JCSO deputies responded to a burglary alarm call at Bawana’s bar and grill on Highway 100 in Fieldon. Upon arrival, deputies found that someone forced entry into the building and burglarized it, stealing money and other items. Subsequent investigation revealed that a similar burglary occurred in Madison County on Clifton Terrace Road. During the early morning hours of Monday, Sept. 25, 2023, Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) deputies responded to that burglary and obtained video of the suspect. The JCSO is releasing photographs of the suspect and clothing in hopes of obtaining information from the public that will assist with the ongoing investigations. If you have any information

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MADISON, Ill. -- Police have a serious warning about overdoses laced with some humor. They have seen an increase in fentanyl overdoses. Madison Police posted this message to their Facebook page. "Within the past couple of weeks, Madison has had an increase of fentanyl overdoses. Most commonly, the users went to use meth and later [...]

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $1.55 billion for Monday night's drawing after no one matched the game’s six numbers for the giant prize Saturday. The $1.55 billion prize is for a sole winner who is paid through an annuity, with annual checks over 30 years. Most jackpot [...]

Roger Waters took the stage at London’s Palladium on Sunday, October 8, to perform The Dark Side of the Moon Redux, his recently released reimagining of Pink Floyd’s classic album, but it turns…

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Scenes from 2023 Florissant Fall Festival: Florissant Valley Fire district demonstration, a resting stop on rue St. Francois, the Chaulk Wall for leaving names and messages, and a view looking up hill from the packedrue St. Francois. Perfect Fall weather made the day even more enjoyable for the always large crowd for this event

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Today on TAP: Expansion of the Child Tax Credit is blocked in Washington, but many states are partly helping. They can do only so much.

Gov’t Mule will be celebrating their 30th anniversary next year, and no surprise, they'll be doing it on the road. The band just announced dates for their 30 Years Strong Tour, marking…

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The newly appointed dean at WashU's business school, Michael Mazzeo, sat for an interview with the Post-Dispatch to talk about teaching, baseball and the joy of business.

A 2-car crash happened at about 10:50 p.m. at the intersection of Keokuk Street and South Broadway.

The St. Louis Cardinals plan to be “aggressive” in returning to the club’s winning ways in 2024, with plans to increase payroll even as the club budgets for a decrease in revenue next season, President Bill DeWitt said.

Veteran college counselors aren’t sure how the changes in this cycle will play out in admissions decisions.

Swade dispensaries are tapping into the music festival and outdoor event scene following this year's legalization of adult-use, recreational marijuana.

ST. LOUIS -- Whether you've transformed your front yard into a haunted graveyard, decked out your porch with eerie decorations, or gone all out with an extravagant Halloween display, we want to showcase your creativity on-air and online. Send us your spooktacular images of your Halloween displays, and let's make this Halloween unforgettable together! Snap [...]

It’s considering a plan to give McBride Homes 32 acres of Koch Park to build 108 new two-story houses there.