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ST. JACOB - A small plane crashed at the edge of a field near Keck Road in St. Jacob, IL., on Saturday. There was one fatality in the crash, and one person was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, law enforcement said. The co-pilot died in the crash and the pilot was taken to the hospital from the scene. The plane crash was near St. Louis Metro East/Shafer Field. Police said the small plane lost altitude and crashed. Illinois State Police was handling the investigation of the plane crash and the Madison County Sheriff's Office was assisting. The Madison County Coroner's Office has been called to the scene. More to come.

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St. Louis County police are investigating a deadly house fire from Friday evening in north county.

One person perished in a house fire late Friday night in Castle Point, according to authorities.

The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is investigating multiple shootings since the start of the Fourth of July weekend.

Five Years Ago This week in 2017, Zillow got very angry about the McMansion Hell blog and sent a ridiculous legal threat, then followed up with a second equally wrong letter, then finally kinda-sorta backed down a little bit after the EFF got involved. The copyright office was recognizing that the DMCA is a problem […]

You will find a comprehensive list of fireworks and Independence Day celebrations around the area this weekend below. SATURDAY, JULY 2 BRIGHTON: Brighton Fourth Of July Celebration at Schneider Park. Fireworks start at dusk. There will be food, events, vendors, and music going on throughout the day, and organizers promise one of the best fireworks displays in the area. CARLINVILLE: At Macoupin County Fairgrounds. Enter through the south entrance at 8:30 p.m. Grandstand seating is available. Fireworks will begin at 9:30 p.m. EDWARDSVILLE: Edwardsville American Legion Post 199, 58 S. State Route 157, Edwardsville. Fireworks start at 9 p.m. Food service opens at 4 p.m. with barbecue, brats, hot dogs, chips, and more at the American Legion. Parking is available at the schools and Eden Church. Edwardsville Muny Band performs at 7 p.m. Shuttle bus is provided from schools. GILLESPIE: A family fireworks show at dusk is set over Gillespie Lake at Carney Drive. Attendees

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A man and woman were robbed at gunpoint just after 10 p.m. Friday after getting in their car in the Lafayette Square neighborhood, police said.

Pete Arredondo told the Uvalde Leader-News that he will resign from his city council position.

Oh thank God: We can now return to our normal lives. All is well.

One person has died and a pilot is fighting for their life after a plane crash Saturday morning in the Metro East.

A federal judge recently sentenced a central Illinois mother and son in a money-laundering conspiracy involving drugs.

MADISON COUNTY - Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that all offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. Offices and Driver Services facilities operating on a Tuesday through Saturday schedule will be closed on Saturday, July 2, and reopen for business on Tuesday, July 5. Offices and Driver Services facilities operating on a Monday through Friday schedule will be closed on Monday, July 4, and reopen for business on Tuesday, July 5. As a reminder, Secretary White has extended all driver’s licenses, ID cards, and learner’s permit expiration dates to July 31, 2022. This extension does not apply to commercial driver’s licenses (CDL) and CDL learner’s permits. In addition, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has extended the federal REAL ID deadline to May 3, 2023. Individuals can visit the Secretary of State’s website at ilsos.gov for online services including checking eligibility to

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Ebony Moore, a hair stylist and political newcomer, qualified Friday to run as an independent candidate for 21st Ward alderman in a special election Aug. 2.

Help has arrived for many people with medical debt on their credit reports. Starting Friday, the three major U.S. credit reporting companies stopped counting paid medical debt on the reports …