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Both cars were thrown into a nearby ravine, and the couple's car immediately caught fire.

ALTON - The Cookie Factory is settling into their new location, with plans to install a drive-thru window later this year. Located at 192 Suite B Alton Square Mall Drive in Alton, the local business moved out of their Alton Square Mall location to a building across the street in February 2025. Owner Sarah Kinder is pleased with The Cookie Factory’s growth and looks forward to adding more menu items and drive-thru options in the future. “We were truly ready to go on day one, and there has not been one issue since. It’s been great,” Kinder said. “I just knew I had to grow. I wanted to keep The Cookie Factory local and keep our community growing, so moving out of the mall had to be done.” Kinder purchased the business four years ago and immediately began looking for a new location. She shared that it was difficult to “sit down and enjoy yourself” at the mall location, but this new spot has big windows and plenty of seating for

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MADISON COUNTY – The Madison County Sheriff’s Office today announced it is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police and more than 200 local law enforcement agencies to step up traffic safety efforts across the state to reduce speeding. Throughout the month of July, motorists can expect increased patrols looking for speeding, as well as other traffic violations. "Over the past few years, we have seen an increase in careless and risky driving. No matter how safe of a driver you think you may be, speeding is dangerous," said Captain T.J. Hernandez. "Speed limits aren’t a suggestion – they are the law." Speeding creates unnecessary risks for all motorists, reducing the driver’s ability to steer safely around other vehicles, hazardous objects or unexpected curves. During the speed limit enforcement campaign, officers will intensify enforcement of posted speed limits. The goal is to save lives. Drivers can expect

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The Saint Louis Chess Club and the World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries are hosting their annual Strategy Across the Board Gala on August 16, 2025, to raise funds for their chess education programs and cultural exhibitions.

With one final homestand before the All-Star break, the St. Louis Cardinals have reshuffled their starting rotation, hoping for a spark out of their pitching staff that's been hard to ignite in recent weeks.

Heart has extended their Royal Flush tour through the end of the year, including a return to Las Vegas.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers have announced a new set of…

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Albion West End will consist of 305 luxury apartments and 1,700 square feet of ground-level retail space.

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS — A 48-year-old man was struck and killed by a vehicle late Monday night in Fairview Heights, according to police. Officers with the Fairview Heights Police Department responded at approximately 11:32 p.m. July 7, 2025, to the area of Frank Scott Parkway and Arbor Meadows after receiving a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle. Upon arrival, officers found the man lying unresponsive in the roadway. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Michael B. Touchette of Belleville was fatally struck by a vehicle, the St. Clair County Coroner's Office said. The Metro East Crash Assistance Team was called to assist with the investigation. The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities. Preliminary findings indicate the pedestrian was in the lane of traffic at the time of the collision. There is no indication the driver was impaired or violated any traffic laws. Earlier that evening, the pedestrian had multiple interactions with law enforcement.

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BELLEVILLE — The Board of Fire and Police Commission and the City Council have announced recent promotions within the Belleville Police Department. Lieutenant Robert Thomason has been promoted to Captain, Master Sergeant Tim Crimm to Lieutenant, and Detective Angelque Shields to Sergeant. The promotions recognize the officers' achievements and service to the community. Officials encourage residents to join in congratulating the officers on their new roles within the department.

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ALTON – The Alton School Board has approved the appointment of three district administrators to new leadership roles for the 2025-2026 school year. Rene Hart will assume the role of Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, a natural progression following her five years of service as the district’s Director of Curriculum. With 17 years in public education and 10 years in educational administration, Hart brings extensive leadership experience with a steadfast commitment to student achievement and the development of educators across the district. Hart began her career in the Alton School District in 2008 as a Special Education teacher at Lovejoy Elementary. Over the past decade, she has served in multiple leadership roles including Assistant Principal at East Elementary and Supervisor of Special Education (K-6). She was promoted in 2020 to Director of Curriculum and Instruction. In each role, Hart has led school improvement initiatives, supported professional

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With apologies to Dorothy Thompson, whose 1941 essay in Harper’s, “Who Goes Nazi?” remains a worthwhile read on the cultural archetypes of who is drawn to fascism, and who would never go down such a path. It felt like it could use a modern updating, however. Update: Just after I finished writing this, it occurred […]

COLLINSVILLE – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that a full closure of Interstate 55/70 southbound/westbound between Illinois 159 and Illinois 157 in Madison County will start, weather permitting, at 9 p.m. Friday, July 11, 2025, for bridge repairs. The closure is expected to remain in place for 17 days. During that time, motorists should follow the marked detour as follows: Motorists heading southbound/westbound on I-55/70 should take I-270 westbound to I-255 southbound to reconnect with I-55/70 southbound/westbound. Drivers between Illinois 159 and I-270/I-70 westbound who need to travel southbound/westbound on I-55/70 should travel north to access the detour and follow it back to I-55/70. Access to Illinois 162 and U.S. 40 will remain open. All lanes are scheduled to reopen by 5 a.m. Monday, July 28. Motorists should allow extra travel time for trips, especially during the first few days of the closure, and pay attention to additional signage

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CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 18 attorneys general, today submitted an amicus brief in support of plaintiffs in Vasquez Perdomo et al. v Noem et al., seeking a temporary restraining order to enjoin the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) from engaging in unconstitutional and unlawful detentions of Los Angeles residents during immigration sweeps. The lawsuit comes amid the Trump administration conducting aggressive, militaristic immigration raids in Los Angeles that have terrified immigrant and non-immigrant residents alike, chilled community members’ participation in civic society and impeded law enforcement and public safety. “The Trump administration’s heavy-handed immigration enforcement tactics do nothing but instill fear and distrust in immigrant communities,” Raoul said. “I will continue to stand with my fellow attorneys general to fight against

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Former Pearl Jam drummer David Abbruzzese has commented following the news that Matt Cameron has left the band.Abbruzzese, who was a member of Pearl Jam from 1991 to 1994 and played on…

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St. Louis, MO — A long-time St. Louis resident recently shared heartfelt words that capture the impact of dedicated police work in our neighborhoods: “I felt like I was fighting these battles alone. That changed on June 1, 2025. That was the day I met Officer Kyle Ramsey of the Central Patrol Division, 3rd District.” […]

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CHICAGO - Following the signing of Trump and Republicans’ ‘Big Beautiful Bill,’ Illinois is raising awareness about the devastating impacts on our working families. This includes draconian cuts and alterations to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which threatens food benefits for an estimated 360,000 Illinoisans, jeopardizes jobs, grocery stores, and harms local economies. "SNAP has been a crucial federal resource for families trying to put food on the table for more than 60 years, but Trump and Republicans would rather children go hungry so their friends can receive tax cuts,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “Here in Illinois, we have been working to combat food insecurity for years, and while no state can backfill these costs, the State of Illinois will continue to fight against these harmful impacts and stand up for working families.” SNAP has been a permanent, 100% federally-funded food benefit for more than 60 years. The bill

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