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St. Louis Regional Freightway’s 2026 List of Priority Projects Approaches $9B in Investments

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This article original comes from the Constructions Digest in December 2025 The East-West Gateway Council of Governments recently approved the 2026 Priority Projects List featuring the top infrastructure needs for manufacturing and logistics industries in eastern Missouri and southwestern Illinois. The 2026 list includes 29 projects that represent a total investment of nearly $8.9 billion. As of May 2025, more […]

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Kelle Sutton

Comfort, Safety and Savings: Small Business Owner Explains the Value of Wood Stoves

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PERRY - When Brian White and his wife decided to purchase a wood stove, they had no idea they’d one day be the people selling them. White now owns Backyard Boilers, a wood stove business out of Perry that sells stoves from Central Boiler. He emphasized that comfort, safety and savings are the best parts of owning an EPA-certified wood stove, and he believes these stoves are perfect for anyone in the Riverbend area who needs a little extra warmth. “We thought if we sold two o

Sunday afternoon tornadoes sweep through central Ill., damage estimate still pending

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MACON COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) -- Two tornadoes touched down in Macon County as severe weather battered Central Illinois Sunday afternoon. Tammy Schneider, the Macon County EMA Director said a tornado briefly touched down on Sunday afternoon around 3:05 p.m. near Blue Mound. Schneider said no damage was identified in the Blue Mound area. A second [...]
Molly Sweeney

Take Flight Forum” showcased major growth, new routes, infrastructure advancements and collaboration among St. Louis airports

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The St. Louis Regional Freightway welcomed leaders from five of the region’s busiest airports on Nov. 13 for the 2025 Take Flight Forum, where airport directors shared significant operational achievements, economic impacts and major capital investments shaping the region’s aviation landscape. Their insights highlighted a unified, collaborative regional ecosystem experiencing growth and preparing for continued expansion. Mary Lamie, Executive Vice […]

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Kelle Sutton

O'Fallon Police Investigate Adult Female Death at Residence

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O’FALLON, Ill. — The O’Fallon Police Department is investigating the death of an adult female found inside a residence on the 1300 block of Bossler Lane. Officers responded to the home at approximately 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, and discovered the deceased individual. A person of interest is currently in custody in connection with the investigation, but no charges have been filed at this time. Authorities described the incident as isolated and stated they do

Stabbing Death Of Elderly Woman Prompts Police Investigation

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ST. LOUIS COUNTY — Detectives with the St. Louis County Police Department are investigating the stabbing death of an 81-year-old woman in the 8500 block of Jenny Drive on Sunday morning, Dec. 28, 2025. Officers from the Central County Precinct responded at 10:53 a.m. Dec. 28, 2025, to a call reporting an accidental injury. Upon arrival, they found the woman suffering from stab wounds. She died at the scene. A preliminary investigation determined the injuries were not accidental but th

Cottage Hills Man Detained After Alleged Attempted Flight From Police

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COTTAGE HILLS – A Cottage Hills man accused of striking a vehicle after fleeing from police through a construction zone at high speeds remains in custody. Anthony B. Adams, 25, of Cottage Hills, was charged on Dec. 22, 2025 with a Class 4 felony count of aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer. On Dec. 20, 2025, Adams allegedly failed to obey and attempted to elude a Madison County Sheriff’s Deputy who gave Adams a visual or audible signal to stop the vehicle h

Five New Members Join Alton Main Street Board in 2026

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ALTON - Alton Main Street announced changes to its leadership as the organization prepares for the year 2026. The group expressed gratitude to outgoing board members Chris Miller, Lauren Pattan, Hope Mader, Teri McGinnis, Jacob Goble, and Josh Dawdy for their contributions to advancing Alton Main Street’s goals. Sara McGibany, executive director of Alton Main Street, said the organization is welcoming new members to its Board of Directors. The incoming members for 2026 include

Medical Treatments Don't Take Holiday: Give Blood Or Platelets Now With Red Cross

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ST. LOUIS — The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply as strong as possible in the final days of the year and into 2026. Types O, A negative and B negative blood donors are especially needed now. Record-setting travel is happening across the country. With more people headed away from home, blood or platelet donations can dip at a crucial time when patients count on care. Bad weather or shifting travel schedules could

Today's Weather: Windy and Much Colder

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This morning starts off mostly clear with temps near 15 degrees, but it feels much colder—around 0 due to the biting wind from the west-northwest. Light snow flurries will visit early on before the skies clear. As the day rolls in, expect partly sunny skies with a brisk wind gusting up to 40 mph from the northwest. The high will reach a chilly 30 degrees. The wind will keep it feeling cold, with gusts making it feel below freezing at times. Evening brings clear skies, still cold with