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How do you prepare for the impending cold weather to keep your family, pets, and home safe? Here are some expert recommendations.

Charles P. Willingham, 67, died of smoke inhalation when his home caught fire before 3 a.m. Monday in the 3100 block of Ruby Drive, about 30 miles south of downtown St. Louis.

Is this irony? It kind of seems like it is. Maybe it isn’t. It could just be a coincidence. An extremely unfortunate, ironic coincidence. Whatever it is, it doesn’t look good for the FBI, which encouraged pretty much every private company to register as reporting entities so the FBI could (theoretically, it appears) respond to […]

Opening one of the stores can cost between $200,000 and $800,000, including franchising fees and build out.

CHICAGO - With only a few days left in the holiday shopping season, Attorney General Kwame Raoul is reminding Illinoisans to take precautions when shopping for or selling items online. Raoul is warning that scammers may use fake websites, fake mobile apps and fake social media advertisements to trick consumers into giving up their personal information and paying for products that will either never be delivered or cost more than they are worth. “As the holidays draw near, it is important to be on the lookout for signs of fraud, as scammers are waiting to prey on consumers finishing up their holiday shopping,” Raoul said. “This year alone, my office has received approximately 1,200 complaints from consumers relating to online purchases. By taking just a few precautions, consumers can educate themselves and quickly identify potential fraudulent transactions before they occur, saving money and headaches this holiday season.” In particular, Raoul is reminding buyers

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BELLEVILLE - With frigid temperatures occurring across the state, Illinois American Water is reminding homeowners to take steps to prevent frozen pipes this winter. These tips can also help protect the local water service team as they perform critical work for reliable, safe water service. Customers should: Allow a small trickle of water to run overnight to keep pipes from freezing. Customers should consider collecting the water for later use such as watering indoor plants and more. The cost of a short-term trickle is much less costly than a repair to a burst pipe. Open cabinet doors to expose pipes. Opening cabinet doors exposes pipes to warmer room temperatures. Vice President of Operations Beth Matthews said, “These two tips are most important. They help residents keep their home plumbing safe, while also supporting our team in the field. Many times, when pipes freeze, customers will assume there is an issue with their water service and call our team to inspect.

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SPRINGFIELD - With cold weather settling in and the first major winter storm of the season potentially on its way, the Illinois Department of Transportation is reminding the public to visit and bookmark GettingAroundIllinois.com. for continually updated information on road conditions. Weather can change quickly in Illinois, so whether you’re driving a short distance or taking a longer trip, GettingAroundIllinois.com is an essential resource to keep you updated 24/7/365 on road conditions throughout the state all winter long. “Our No. 1 priority is making sure roads are safe for the motoring public, but you should always prepare yourself before taking any trips,” said Illinois Transportation Secretary Omer Osman. “Completely clearing roads during and after a weather event can take some time and depends on a variety of factors. We will get the job done, but ask the public to please remain patient during winter weather and always check GettingAroundIllinois.com

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Will House Democrats release Donald Trump's tax returns to the public? A House committee is expected to vote Tuesday afternoon on whether to make public tax returns belonging to former President Donald J. Trump....A rarely used federal law allows the committee to obtain any U.S. taxpayer’s returns. While the statute generally requires lawmakers to keep ...continue reading "House votes today on releasing Trump’s tax returns. They shouldn’t."

It was a busy year for Paul McCartney, including a long-awaited headlining set at the United Kingdom's Glastonbury Music Festival. Now he’s reflecting on the experience in a new essay for…

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St. Louis County received about $4.8 million of the $45 million it is due from the state opioid settlement.

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Ballpark Village will be the first Missouri location for the 39-unit, Columbus, Ohio-based chain.

"I just want my baby back. She means the world to me," Mary Ann Shelton, 69, said about her service dog, Annie.

Winter weather uncertainty is causing some headaches for both the Missouri and Illinois departments of transportation as they try to make plans to keep roads safe.

EAST ALTON - United Way’s annual Community Christmas program raised more than $56,000 to purchase needed items for people throughout the Riverbend area. The largest funder for Community Christmas is Freer Auto Body’s annual “Christmas in July”. In addition, over 30 boxes of donations were collected from around the community and distributed to United Way partner agencies with donations that included new toys, non-perishable food, baby and personal care items, and winter essentials like coats, hats, gloves, and scarves. “We are always surprised by how much support Community Christmas is able to garner from the Riverbend Community, but we are so fortunate to live in a community that cares about uplifting their neighbors,” said Maura Wuellner, director of the Southwest Illinois Division of United Way. “We are thankful for everyone who contributed by donating or volunteering. Support for Community Christmas from so many generous people will

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On a Monday afternoon, a woman stood on the corner of Grand Avenue and Lindell Boulevard twisting locs. It was 40 degrees outside, and the sun was starting to set. But there was the woman, bundled in a puffy coat, styling the hair of a man who sat in a plastic chair.

The deadline for St. Clair County residents to apply for FEMA flooding assistance is Dec. 22.

Here are some resources available to Missouri and Illinois residents looking to escape the dangerous cold this winter.