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June 9 in History: Congress of Vienna, Nero's Death and Other Turning Points

4 months 2 weeks ago
On June 9, one of the most far-reaching events in modern history took place in 1815, when the Final Act of the Congress of Vienna was signed. The agreement came after years of war brought on by the French Revolution and Napoleon’s rise across Europe. Leaders from the major powers gathered to redraw borders, restore governments, and try to prevent another continent-wide conflict. It mattered immediately because Europe had been exhausted by war and political upheaval. It still matters because

UPDATE: Suspect Charged for Fight Inside Gas Station That Left One Dead and Another Hurt

4 months 2 weeks ago

UPDATE: A 26-year-old man was arrested for this incident. He has been charged with one count of Murder 1st Degree and one count of Armed Criminal Action by the Circuit Attorney’s Office. Bond not allowed On April 3, 2026, District 6 officers responded to a gas station in the 4100 block of W. Florissant for reports […]

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Fake Stick-Up Video Sparks Police Warning in Fairview Heights

4 months 2 weeks ago
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS - The Fairview Heights Police Department said officers responded Friday, June 5, 2026, to a report of a suspicious incident at First Community Credit Union in Fairview Heights, where investigators later determined there was no actual threat after a man entered the bank, raised a stick and said, “Attention everyone, this is a stick-up” while recording the encounter for a social media post. Police said the call came in at about 4:53 p.m. Friday. Officers quickly