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Illinois sees drop in population for 9th year in a row, according to Census data
Data from a recent U.S. Census Bureau report shows Illinois is the sixth most populous state in the country.
The Bagel Factory closes in Creve Coeur
Known for its authentic New York–style water bagels, the 48-year-old business is for sale.
Missouri Treasurer's Office returns Bronze Star to recipient's family
Missouri Treasurer's Office says it returned a Bronze Star to the family of the Vietnam War Veteran who earned it.
Independence police shoot, wound armed suspect in motel parking lot
An Independence police shooting happened while officers were patrolling the Executive Inn & Suites in the 15000 block of U.S. 40 Highway
Troy, Ill. man was missing for 7 months before being found dead in his house. His sister blames police.
A woman circulated photos and information on Facebook for seven months about her brother's disappearance in Troy, Illinois, begging the public for help finding him. Turns out, the 53-year-old man may have never left his house.
Freeburg, Illinois lifts water conservation advisory
After 24 hours, the Village of Freeburg has lifted its advisory for residents to save water.
St. Louis Mayor Signs Guaranteed Basic Income Bill
Over 400 St. Louis families adversely affected by the pandemic will receive monthly payments from the city. Mayor Tishaura Jones has signed Board Bill 116 to establish Missouri’s first guaranteed basic income pilot.
More than 2,700 flights canceled as Southwest struggles persist
Southwest Airlines canceled nearly two-thirds of its flights on Wednesday as the carrier continued to grapple with the recent winter storm.
Ulysses S. Grant posthumously promoted to 'General of the Armies'
St. Louis Weather Is Actually Going to Be Decent This Week, Finally
Break out the shorts, St. Louis; better weather is on the way. We’ve made it through some of the coldest winds of the past few decades and now we’re being rewarded with a sunny sky and decent temperatures. Fifty degrees might not be ideal weather, but it’s pretty darn good for December in any year.
Midtown Building's Demolition Faces Holdup Over Hotel Plans
Whether developers seeking to tear down a mid-century modern building in Midtown St. Louis to build two hotels can get demolition permission could come down to one question: Whether they're serious about building the hotels. A development company called 2601 Market Hotel Investors LLC has applied for a permit to tear down the five-story building at Jefferson and Market streets that once housed A.G. Edwards. The concrete structure was designed in 1968 by the St. Louis firm Raymond Maritz & Sons, and later saw a series of additions as A.G. Edwards ultimately became part of Wells Fargo.
Jerseyville Police Make Quick Arrests: Man Charged With Attempted Murder, Another Obstructing Justice
JERSEYVILLE - Jerseyville Police have a suspect in custody who has been charged with attempted murder after a shooting at a residence located in the 700 block of North Liberty Street. The suspect is Donald R. Jones, 29, who was arrested on the evening of December 27, 2022. Jones is currently incarcerated at the Jersey County Jail. Tyler E. Howland, 19, was also arrested on the evening of December 27, 2022. Howland is currently incarcerated at the Jersey County Jail and charged with felony obstructing justice. The case continues to be an ongoing investigation and additional charges are pending on both subjects. At 8:15 p.m. on December 25, 2022, Jerseyville Police officers responded to a report of a shooting at a residence located in the 700 block of North Liberty Street. Upon arrival, officers located a victim who had been shot one time while inside his residence. Jerseyville Police Chief Brad Blackorby said the victim was transported from the scene by EMS. The bullet was fired from
The Year in Music 2022: Elton John’s still standing, still touring, still scoring hits
In January 2022, Elton John resumed his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour for the first time since the pandemic, and continued to add dates and special shows along the way. While he…
St. Louis mayor signs bill authorizing $500 monthly cash payments to families in need
The legislation promises $500 monthly payments to roughly 440 households for 18 months.
Major Case Squad investigating after teen shot dead in Cahokia Heights
A regional team of detectives is investigating the Christmas Eve killing of a 17-year-old boy.
Developers balk at condition for demolishing part of Wells Fargo site for hotels
Developers seeking to build two seven-story hotels at a site that includes part of the Wells Fargo Advisors campus in Downtown West are balking at conditions the government placed on demolition.
Granite City High School Announces High Honor/Honor Roll
GRANITE CITY – Granite City High School Principal Daren DePew announced that 539 students earned Honor Roll accolades for the first semester of the 2022-23 school year. Students who obtained a grade point average of 5.0 or higher during the first semester earned high honors, while students with a 4.2-4.999 GPA with no D earned was named to the honor roll. All GPAs are based on the current semester GPA (not cumulative). To view the complete list of honorees, click below: https://www.gcsd9.net/
Block Ads For Your Own Safety, Says The Man
Careful, kids. The FBI is recommending something useful. The same entity that thinks encryption is the enemy has delivered a message suggesting it may still care about the safety and security of internet users… at least those it doesn’t consider to be persons of interest. Here’s Daniel Sims of Techspot with more details. The FBI issued a […]
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