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SPRINGFIELD - Bishop Thomas John Paprocki of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois issued the following statement in response to the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI: “Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI was an authentic example of faithfulness to God and Catholicism, living and preaching the Gospel message with truth and passion. Always writing and teaching, his warm smile, gentle demeanor, and pastoral approach to explaining and living out the Catholic faith inspired millions and brought people closer to Christ. His reverence toward the Eucharist, the Mass, and the sacraments are examples for us today on how we should all view and respect these treasures of the Catholic faith. His steadfast defense of our faith’s teachings and traditions and remaining faithful to them, despite the pressures of the secular world and from inside the Church, is the mark of a true leader. “To this day, I am humbled Pope Benedict appointed me as the ninth bishop of the Diocese of Springfield

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Emergency crews responded to a multi-car crash involving nine people shortly before 3:00 a.m. Monday.

Police said the man was unconscious but breathing when he was taken to the hospital.

With the passing of Amendment 3 in November, parents in Missouri now have a new conversation to navigate: Adult cannabis (marijuana) use. As someone who works in alcohol and drug education, I’ve seen firsthand the impacts of substance use disorder in our communities, particularly on young people. Talking about drugs and alcohol with your kids […]

The post Recreational cannabis is now legal in Missouri. Here’s how to talk to your kids about it appeared first on Missouri Independent.

COLLINSVILLE - At 2:10 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office received a 9-1-1 call of a shooting and a male subject shot in a nearby vehicle in the 3300 block of Princeton Ave., Collinsville, Illinois. The male victim was transported to a St. Louis area hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. The decedent is identified as Miguel D. Villegas De-Santiago, a Hispanic male, 18 years of age from Collinsville, Madison County Sheriff's Office Detective Captain Brian Koberna, the Chief Illinois Deputy Commander of the Major Case Squad, said. The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis has been activated to investigate this matter. At this time, approximately 20 investigators from the Major Case Squad are working on this investigation. Investigators are making significant progress in the investigation. Investigators are actively working leads in order to identify the person(s) responsible for this heinous crime and bring them to justice. Anyone with information

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A Missouri Highway Patrol trooper was seriously hurt Saturday night after someone hit him on the side of the road.

A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run crash early Sunday morning in north St. Louis City.

Just because Christmas is over doesn't mean that the winter wonder has to cease. Load up the car and head to The Snowy Day: A Glowy Snowy Experience.

A Wildwood home was damaged in a Sunday night fire.

A fatal fire in Spanish Lake is being investigated by the St. Louis County Bomb and Arson Squad.

Get a complimentary tour of the exhibit 1972 Fischer/Spassky: The Match, Its Origin, and Influence at the World Chess Hall of Fame (4652 Maryland Avenue, 314-367-9243, worldchesshof.org). The exhibit is about the match between American chess phenom Bobby Fischer and Soviet Union chess legend Boris Spassky at the 1972 World Chess Championship.

Owner Leah Longueville wants to expand on her must-have graphic tees while still making clothing that women and kids love.

From the corner cabinets in the dining room to the wooden pantry shelves, artistic details abound in this home.

Fossil fuel subsidies, wage theft, EPA risk reports, congressional conflicts of interest, and dark, dark money: Concentration of corporate wealth and power distorts everything we see — and don't see — in the world around us every day.

The victim was taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. He was later released.

Legislative progress will take a back seat in the next couple of years. The executive branch will have to implement the Biden agenda on its own.

The new position of White House pandemic preparedness director requires boldness on intellectual property.

The stay was issued Saturday, before the new law was set to take effect.

According to the Anti-Execution Death Penalty Information Center, there is no known case of an openly transgender inmate being executed in the U.S. before.

Tyler Cowen explains today why he's skeptical of the lead-crime hypothesis. It turns out that it's because of a simple bit of confusion. You'll have to click the link and read Tyler's post to understand my reply—so don't blame me if you're too lazy to do it—but the key thing is that the LCH is ...continue reading "Yet more on lead, crime, and Tyler Cowen"