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BELLEVILLE – Illinois American Water is increasing the income threshold for customers to receive assistance through its Income-Based Discount Program, beginning July 1, 2025. The program aims to support more customers paying their monthly water and/or wastewater bills. “The expansion of the Illinois American Water Income-Based Discount Program will help our residential customers who need financial help the most,” said Rebecca Losli, president, Illinois American Water. “Our goal is to make water and wastewater service affordable to our customers while continuing to make strategic investments in our water and wastewater infrastructure.” Illinois American Water has partnered with Dollar Energy since August 2023 on the income-based discount program. As part of the program, approved water and/or wastewater customers receive a monthly discount on their water and/or wastewater bill. Starting July 1, 2025, the Income-Based Discount Program eligibility

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As the death toll continues to climb from flash flooding in Texas Hill Country, meteorologists at FOX 2 News and the National Weather Service Forecast Office in St. Louis say a similar weather system affected our viewing area a quarter of a century ago.

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS — A 33-year-old man was critically injured after being struck by a vehicle late Saturday night, July 5, 2025, in Fairview Heights, police said. Officers from the Fairview Heights Police Department responded at approximately 11:37 p.m. July 5, 2025, to the intersection of St. Clair Avenue and 3rd Avenue following reports of a vehicle-pedestrian crash. Upon arrival, emergency personnel found the man unresponsive in the roadway. The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital where he remains in critical condition, according to police. The driver of the vehicle stayed at the scene and cooperated fully with the investigation. Authorities said there was no indication the driver was impaired. Preliminary evidence suggests the pedestrian was crossing outside of a designated crosswalk and against the traffic signal at the time of the crash. The Fairview Heights Police Department continues to investigate the incident. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the

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All aboard! The Riverboats at the Gateway Arch provide an unparalleled experience on the Mississippi River. The one-hour St. Louis Riverfront Cruise is narrated by a captain from the National […]

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EDWARDSVILLE — The Edwardsville Police Department announced Monday, July 7, 2025, that it is collaborating with the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police, and more than 200 law enforcement agencies statewide to reduce speeding throughout July. Beginning July 8, 2025, and continuing through July 31, 2025, drivers in Edwardsville can expect increased patrols focused on enforcing posted speed limits and addressing other traffic violations. The initiative aims to address the risks associated with speeding, which can impair a driver’s ability to safely navigate around other vehicles, hazardous objects, or unexpected road curves. This enforcement campaign is part of the "Speeding Catches Up With You" effort, supported by federal highway safety funds administered by IDOT. It also aligns with IDOT’s broader "It’s Not a Game" media campaign aimed at promoting safer driving behaviors. Officials emphasized that the stepped-up patrols are intended

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Dozens of teenagers were arrested in St. Louis during the 4th of July weekend. 

DFS says that the majority of these incidents were the result of fireworks.

TOPEKA — A bipartisan council of Kansas lawmakers voted Monday to extend by six months the deadline for the Missouri-based Kansas City Royals or the Kansas City Chiefs to accept economic development incentives from Kansas for construction of sports stadiums. The Legislative Coordinating Council unanimously agreed to grant the reprieve so the Kansas Department of […]

GREENBELT, Maryland — A federal judge at a hearing Monday sought more information on the Trump administration’s plans for wrongly deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia, whose attorneys are pressing to have him transferred to Maryland from a Tennessee jail. Abrego Garcia lived in Maryland with his wife and family before he was mistakenly deported to the […]

ST. CLAIR COUNTY — The body of Demontray M. Collins, 25, was discovered Friday, July 4, 2025, morning in a lake at Frank Holten State Park near East St. Louis, authorities said. St. Clair County Coroner Calvin Dye Sr. identified Collins as the man found by kayakers at approximately 8:33 a.m. on Friday. The coroner pronounced Collins deceased at the scene at 9:41 a.m. that morning. Collins’ last known address was in the 1800 block of Central Avenue in East St. Louis. The cause of death has not been determined. Illinois State Police Troop 8, based in Collinsville, responded after two men kayaking in the lake observed the body and called 911. St. Clair County Special Emergency Services retrieved the body from the water. The incident occurred in the 7300 block of Lake Drive at Frank Holten State Park.

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The Trump Administration’s constant escalation of its mass deportation programs now means ICE, CBP, and other federal agencies must come up with thousands of arrests a day. This never had anything to do with removing criminals from the country and, even if you once believed that might be the case, an unending string of raids […]

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Ringo Starr celebrated his 85th birthday Monday with his annual Peace & Love celebration in Los Angeles.Ringo was joined by a whole host of stars, including his brother-in-law and Eagles guitarist Joe Walsh, members of his…

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A St. Louis man appeared in court Monday and pleaded guilty to his role in a 2022 fatal home explosion.

Spectrum needs to hire residential connectivity sales specialists who will work out of the office in Maryland Heights.

A BJC HealthCare spokesperson said the decision to move laundry services in-house was a joint effort from BJC Health System and SSM Health.

The state fire marshal said this Fourth of July saw more fireworks-related fires, explosions, injuries and deaths than any other year in recent memory.