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ALTON - The ongoing theft of catalytic converters from automobiles on the rise, State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) filed legislation to make it a felony for individuals that stockpile stolen catalytic converters from vehicles. “If your catalytic converter is stolen from your car, it can cost as much as $3,000 to replace it,” said Rep. Elik. “We are seeing an increase in theft because criminals can get anywhere from $25 to over $1,000 by selling the stolen car part at a scrap dealer. Improving the law by making it a felony if you illegally purchase more than 100 catalytic converters will help deter criminals from stealing this expensive automotive part, as criminals will not have anywhere to go to sell the stolen converter.” In September, police seized 287 catalytic converters from a scrap-metal business in East Alton that is accused of illegally buying the parts. And in Chicago, the theft of catalytic converters has nearly tripled compared to a year

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The City of St. Louis – On The Hill The Hill District of St. Louis is a well-known Italian neighborhood located just southwest of downtown. This area is home to … Continued

The stadium had dealt with power issues since September, sending fans to other venues for events leading up to the season.

A couple of weeks ago, we reported on a terrible idea in France: requiring companies to pay for the use of public domain material. As the post explained, this is a subversion of what it means for something to enter the public domain, and a betrayal of the implicit bargain of copyright. Fortunately, the plan was dropped, […]

Terrell Whiting, 42, was convicted of first-degree murder and armed criminal action in the shooting death of 33-year-old Rafael Givens.

St. Louis tourists were first drawn to Branson as a refuge where they could hunt and fish in its pristine wilderness. The area became filled with spiritual meaning after the 1917 publication of a minister’s bestselling novel set in the Ozarks.

Lighting is critical to safety. Lit lights on your front porch, garage and in your back yard signal your presence. The correct use of lighting keeps burglars away from your … Continued

Temperatures are rising and the days are growing longer. Folks are visiting the Hill, stopping by our shops and restaurants. Construction workers abound. Residents are out and about, walking dogs … Continued

ALTON - An alleged threat was posted on social media last night involving Alton High School and heavily shared overnight, Alton School District No. 11 Superintendent Dr. Kristie Baumgartner said in a statement. "Administration began working immediately with law enforcement to determine the origin of the threat," she said. "Because this is an active law enforcement investigation, additional details cannot be shared at this time. Unfortunately, it is not unusual for social media posts like this to occur after a tragic event such as what just occurred in St. Louis. "However, we must take every alleged threat seriously and investigate each to the highest degree. All schools, including Alton High School, will be open and continue with classes today. As a precautionary measure, there will be an increased law enforcement presence at Alton High School today. Again, this is only a precautionary measure." Alton High Principal Mike Bellm said the communication was sent out to parents, students

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Golf carts are everywhere on the Hill. They are convenient and clean, easy to operate and move around city streets. Folks use golf carts for a host of reasons – … Continued

A federal judge sentenced a St. Louis man to six years in prison after he was caught with a gun while overdosing on fentanyl more than two years ago.

The recent winter storm reminds us that we’re in the height of slip season. As the weather gets colder, the walking conditions in the neighborhood get worse, especially when we … Continued

We want to be good neighbors and get along with folks living next door, across the alley and down the block. Sometimes, though, conflict arises between neighbors. It may be … Continued

Dog Courtesy & Safety On The Hill Dog ownership is a vibrant part of urban living. Dogs are seemingly everywhere on the Hill as many folks in our community keep … Continued

The Kranszberg Arts Foundation is set to officially open its doors in November. The venue will feature comedy, music and other entertainment.

A 23-year-old former Hazelwood East student has had his life turned upside down after some in the media mistook his Facebook account as belonging to Monday's school shooting suspect, Orlando Deshawn Harris. Deshawn Harris, who currently lives in Spanish Lake, says that when he got off work Monday, "Everybody was posting me on Facebook, tagging me. I kept untagging. I said, 'Why does everybody keep tagging me on Facebook?'

Construction on the Hill Apartment Building has Commenced Draper and Kramer is excited to have commenced on the construction of The Hill Apartment Building after opening our HUD construction loan … Continued

Boo at the Zoo is a not-so-scary Halloween celebration for the whole family. Come for the spellbinding decorations and stay for the fall-inspired food.   Returning decorations include Skeleton Soirée,

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Four Missouri counties were added to the state Local Government Checkbook allowing taxpayers the opportunity to view available spending data for certain counties.