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A federal judge has sentenced an undocumented immigrant from Mexico after he was busted with fentanyl and heroin inside a car.

From Saint Louis Public Radio: Tower Grove Park revived a stream buried for more than 120 years to reduce flooding in the nearby Shaw neighborhood. The restored stream on the east side of the park now contains rain gardens that capture and redistribute stormwater to prevent flooding. It will also be the site where people in […]

Things are going great in Twitterland, apparently. The company has been facing lawsuits, tech outages, government investigations, bailing partners, not to mention departing users and advertisers. We had noted that 40% of advertising had gone away last month, and this week reporters are noting that an internal Twitter presentation confirms that number, while noting that […]

EAST ALTON - Foxes Boxes Bakes and Blooms held a grand opening and ribbon cutting on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at their new location at 515 N. Bellwood in Bethalto, IL. The new location triples the space of its former East Alton location. The RiverBend Growth Association team coordinated the ribbon cutting for the owner, Tanya Fox. Her team includes her husband, Brian Holmes, Mallory, Paul, Diana, Maranda, Alena, Nathan, and Denis. Foxes Boxes boasts itself as the area’s only union bakery. In attendance were RBGA members, Ambassadors, Bethalto Mayor Gary Bost, building owner Dwight Fowler, and community members. Bunkhouse Joe, Greene County Salsa, and Sunshine Acres Honey were vendors on Saturday. Tanya Fox says, “I was amazed by the turnout Saturday. We definitely felt so much love from everyone. We were super proud of our staff and couldn’t do any of this without them and our customers.” Several breakfast and lunch options are available in addition to the

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) today invited high school students from Illinois’ 12th Congressional District to participate in the 2023 Congressional Art Competition. Initiated by Congress in 1982, the nationwide annual art competition allows high school students from all 50 states to showcase their artistic ability. “Every spring, I enjoy seeing the artwork that our talented Southern Illinois high school students create for the Congressional Art Competition,” said Bost. “This competition gives them a great opportunity to showcase their skills, and I encourage students to participate.” The Congressional Art Competition is an opportunity to recognize and encourage the artistic talent in the nation, as well as in our Congressional District. The winning artwork from our District's competition will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol. Judging is performed by members of the local art community. The deadline to submit

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A charter school's plans to build a new high school on a plot of land in south city's Marine Villa neighborhood have hit a major snag. Kairos Academies, which currently operates a charter school for fifth through ninth graders at Wisconsin Avenue and Potomac Street, had previously announced plans to build a high school about three blocks south of there, just on the other side of South Broadway. The deal would have required Kairos to purchase land from the Teamsters Local 6, whose Gambrinus Hall is also on Wisconsin.

The lawsuit filed Thursday in St. Louis is the latest of many to challenge restrictive abortion laws.

GRANITE CITY - The Illinois Department of Transportation announces the closure of the inside lane of westbound I-270 between IL 3 and Riverview Drive in Missouri beginning at 5:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 21, 2023, weather permitting. This work is needed to do survey work and the lane is expected to be opened by 9:00 p.m. Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes during this closure. Drivers are urged to reduce speed, be alert for changing conditions, obey all construction signage, and refrain from using mobile devices while approaching and traveling through the work zone. The contractor on this project is Walsh Construction Company II, LLC of Chicago, IL. For IDOT District 8 updates, follow us on Twitter at @IDOTDistrict8 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.

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The new professional sports team is being spearheaded by one of Saint Louis University's largest donors. While affiliated with St. Louis, the team will play its competitions outside the region.

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation ("IDFPR") announced today two key updates for the upcoming Social Equity Criteria Lottery for the next round of adult use cannabis dispensary licenses in Illinois. First, the application deadline has been extended through Friday, March 3, 2023. This replaces the original February 14 deadline and will give prospective applicants a total of five weeks to submit an application. The application window will still open for applicants on January 30 through IDFPR’s online portal . “We are committed to maximizing the number of people with the opportunity to participate in this lottery, which is the latest building block in the most equitable cannabis program in the country,” said Mario Treto, Jr., Secretary of the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. “We encourage anyone interested in applying for the lottery to consult the resources available on our website to

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The legislation would bar utility companies from passing along damages or costs to customers if they are found responsible for releasing the contaminants.

CARROLLTON - Several individuals have been arrested on drug and alcohol-related charges in Greene County over the past few weeks, according to the most recent Jail Booking Report from the Greene County Sheriff’s Department. James A. Haines, 28, of Davenport, Iowa, was charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving on a revoked/suspended license, unlawful possession of registration, and improperly displaying a license plate. He was arrested on Jan. 8 by the White Hall Police Department and has since been released on bond. Amber L. McEvers, 47, of White Hall, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, possession of adult-use cannabis in a motor vehicle, possession of drug paraphernalia, and operating a motor vehicle with suspended registration. She was taken into custody at the White Hall Police Department on Dec. 14 and given a Notice To Appear. Robert L. Talkington, 26, of Jacksonville, was charged with two counts of meth delivery,

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EDWARDSVILLE - Metro-East Lutheran High School announced its first semester Honor Roll. To view the full list please click the link below. Metro-East Lutheran High School First Semester Honor Roll

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The 2022 Photography Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Exhibition features photographic masterworks from the esteemed photographers who comprise the 2022 class of Hall of Fame Inductees and Awardees.  

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The International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum (IPHF) held a juried international photography contest, collecting submissions from talented artists from around the world. Famed sports photographer and 2018 Hall

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  Festival Feb. 11 at Audubon Center at Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary Bald eagles are back. And so is one of St. Louis’ favorite bald eagle viewing events. Wildlife lovers can see the majestic raptors up close and in the wild at the metro area’ premier eagle celebration. The ever-popular Eagle Days Festival is back […]

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A lawsuit filed on behalf of several Missouri faith leaders on the 50th anniversary of the landmark Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision asks a court to throw out the state's abortion law, alleging that lawmakers openly invoked their personal religious beliefs in drafting the measure.

CARROLLTON - The Greene County Sheriff’s Department has filed charges ranging from grooming to battery and more over the last few weeks, according to the department’s most recent Jail Booking Report. Brandon K. Edwards, 31, of Roodhouse, was charged with grooming, aggravated criminal sexual assault, and endangering the life of a child. He was arrested by the Roodhouse Police Department on Dec. 30 and remains in custody. Jodi R. Counts, 34, of White Hall, was charged with aggravated battery of a police officer, aggravated battery in a public place, and disorderly conduct. She was arrested by the Roodhouse Police Department on Jan. 1 and has since been released on bond. Dalton M. Boan, 25, of Greenfield, was charged with one count of domestic battery and one count of battery by the Greene County Sheriff’s Department. He was arrested on Jan. 14 and has since been released on bond. Heather M. Walters, 39, of Bluffs, was arrested by the Scott County Sheriff’s

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EAST ST. LOUIS – A man from St. Clair County will spend nearly six years in prison for illegally possessing a firearm. Nicholas A. Briddell, 33, of Belleville, was sentenced on Tuesday to 71 months in federal prison for being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm. According to court documents, on March 6, 2021, officers with the East St. Louis Police Department witnessed Briddell lean out of the passenger window of a vehicle stopped at an intersection near the Visions Night Club in East St. Louis. Briddell was holding a bottle of alcohol in one hand and a handgun in the other. Briddell then proceeded to point the firearm at patrons walking towards the door of the nightclub. ESPLD officers stopped the vehicle, arrested Briddell and found the firearm under the seat where Briddell had been sitting. The gun was loaded with a round in the chamber. At the time of his arrest, Briddell was a multiple-convicted felon, with prior convictions for armed robbery and possession with intent to

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