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EDWARDSVILLE - Major Jeff Connor, current Deputy Sheriff and future Madison County Sheriff, given that he is running unopposed in the upcoming General Election, issued a ringing endorsement today of Tim Berkley for Madison County Circuit Judge. Berkley is running to fill the vacancy created by the announced upcoming retirement of Chief Circuit Judge Bill Mudge. Berkley, a lifelong Madison County resident and Roxana High School graduate, works for the State Attorney’s Appellate Prosecutor’s Office. Over his 30-year legal career, Berkley has experience at all levels of the legal system, working as a prosecutor, public defender, a private attorney, and for the Appellate Courts. Berkley previously held an elected position on the Roxana Board of Education, serving as the board’s vice-president. Berkley is also a patriot life member of the National Rifle Association, a life member of the Illinois State Rifle Association, and a member of the Edwardsville Gun Club. “I

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A proposed $1.2 billion project aims to develop potentially 80 acres of land along the riverfront south of the Gateway Arch.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) crews came to St. Louis Wednesday to meet with flood victims impacted by the recent flooding.

Bangles singer Susanna Hoffs is going from walking like an Egyptian to writing like an author: She's publishing her first novel, This Bird Has Flown, next spring. The book is…

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Celebrate St. Louis’ jazz legacy and future, at the Wednesday Night Jazz Jam. Free and family-friendly, this weekly gathering brings jazz within reach for people

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Five federal crews spread out across the St. Louis area, walking some of the hardest-hit flood victims, like Alphonso Chappelle, through an assistance application.

Two years ago we wrote about how a former Trump campaign staffer, Jessica Denson had sued the Trump campaign, claiming that the non-disclosure agreement she was pressured into signing by the campaign was not enforceable. As we know, Trump loves his non-disclosure agreements. He seems to use them frequently. When you’re a private citizen, or […]

Police are asking residents in the area to shelter in place.

The project would include residential, retail, entertainment, office, industrial sites and public space, according to government documents.

A provider of controversial loans for residential energy projects won't pursue new business in Missouri and California, a response to economic conditions and new state laws, the company said Wednesday.

5 On Your Side and STL Windows Direct teamed up to help Good Journey's community garden.

Experts always say things like "plan your meals" or "don’t shop hungry", but 5 On Your Side went to a grocery store to get inflation-busting tips that they even use.

EDWARDSVILLE - Judge Martin Mengarelli and Judge Maureen Schuette from the Third Judicial Circuit coordinated efforts in the circuit to participate in a statewide initiative sponsored by the Illinois Conference of Chief Judges and the Illinois Judges Association to help a local organization’s students prepare for success in the 2022-2023 school year. The project Judge Mengarelli and Judge Schuette chose was to support Oasis, a local women’s shelter, in Alton, IL that provides assistance and services for families dealing with domestic violence. The Judges coordinated efforts to collect $1,100 in donations from the judiciary for Oasis to purchase needed school supplies for the children their organization assists. “The Third Judicial Circuit is happy to help our area students prepare for the upcoming school year with our donations. I commend Judges Schuette and Mengarelli for spearheading the effort. Their enthusiasm and desire to be active and volunteer within our community

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A man arrested Tuesday afternoon following a high-speed chase on Interstate 170 is facing a weapons charge.

8-year-old Sam Gillespie raised more than $300 for Shriner's Hospital by playing his banjo in the backyard.

As you may recall, I got cataract surgery several months ago even though I don't have cataracts. I just wanted to replace my natural lenses with artificial lenses that promised sharp eyesight both near and far. Here's how it went. My original intent was to get multifocal lenses that are designed with two separate focus ...continue reading "My bionic eyes: A final report and assessment"

Illinois State Fair officials and Gov. J.B. Pritzker unveiled one of the event's iconic attractions Wednesday afternoon.

State health officials faced tough questions Wednesday from the board overseeing Missouri’s Medicaid program — with a focus on the persistently long wait times for applicants and heightened federal scrutiny of the program.

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