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GRANITE CITY – A Granite City resident is among two individuals facing felony mob action charges after allegedly attacking the same victim. Jesus A. Lopez, 26, of Granite City, was charged on Aug. 5, 2025 with a Class 4 felony count of mob action. On Aug. 3, 2025, Lopez allegedly acted together with another individual, Luis C. Atondo, in repeatedly striking the same victim about the head and body. Their use of force was not justified by law and disturbed the public peace, resulting in the mob action charges filed against both. Atondo, a 29-year old St. Louis resident, also faces a Class 4 felony count of mob action for his role acting together with Lopez to repeatedly strike the same victim about the head and body. The Granite City Police Department presented both cases against Lopez and Atondo, both of whom were granted pretrial release from custody. All individuals charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Robert Plant reveals in a new interview with Mojo that Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi invited him to participate in their Back to the Beginning farewell show, but declined the offer. The concert, in Birmingham, England, turned out to…

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ALTON - As a certified diabetes care and education specialist (CDCES), Jennifer Adcock can help patients gain control of their diabetes. Adcock, RN, BSN, CDCES, works with OSF Medical Group in the endocrinology department. She sees patients with diabetes every day, and they talk about how best to manage the condition. On a recent appearance on “Our Daily Show!” with C.J. Nasello , Adcock cleared up some common misconceptions about diabetes and shared what happens in an appointment with her. “My primary role is to provide education and support to individuals with diabetes, and then I work closely with those patients to help them understand and manage their condition,” Adcock said. “Really, it’s just what that patient needs in particular.” Adcock encourages patients to bring their supportive loved ones with them to appointments. She noted that in addition to helping patients manage their medications and blood sugars, she also assist

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Support us on Patreon » One of the most troubling things about this era in American history is the number of institutions that have caved to Trump’s bullying and given him what he wants, especially when it comes to media organizations. The folks over at the non-profit Free Press have done a lot of research and […]

Residents from the St. Louis area who are living with health complications due to nuclear contamination can now apply for financial relief. 

Flash flooding has emerged around the St. Louis region after heavy rain Tuesday afternoon.

Jonathan Bowman, President of the St. Louis County NAACP, has launched a campaign to run for a Missouri State Senate Seat.

Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, the sequel to 1984’s mockumentary This is Spinal Tap, is hitting theaters Sept. 12, but some fans will get a chance to see it a couple days…

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CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul co-led a coalition of 17 state attorneys general, the city of Chicago, New York City and the California Air Resources Board, in filing comments opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposal to repeal the 2024 Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) Rule and revert to outdated standards that would harm the environment and public health. The MATS Rule implements nationwide standards that limit emissions of toxic air pollutants from coal- and oil-fired power plants, such as mercury and other toxic metals, acid gases such as hydrogen chloride, and formaldehyde. Given significant developments in the technologies used to control pollution, in 2024 the EPA updated standards for emissions of these hazardous air pollutants from power plants. The Trump administration is proposing to repeal those standards and revert to the standards as they existed in 2012. “The Trump administration is proposing a significant

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Twelve state schools serving students with disabilities will close next year as part of a plan approved Tuesday afternoon by the Missouri State Board of Education.  There was little discussion Tuesday about the plan to consolidate the Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled, or MSSD. Board members delved into the plan more thoroughly during a […]

Deleon Ford, 32, of Ferguson, Missouri, was sentenced to four years in prison after using the identities of 13 people to obtain loans and other valuables worth over $40,000.

The archdiocese wanted to close the boys' school in 2022 as part of the "All Things New" downsizing of parishes and schools.

EDWARDSVILLE - Yale Weaver, a senior quarterback for the Edwardsville High School football team, is ready to retake the reigns of the Tiger offense this season as EHS began its preseason practice sessions on Aug. 11, 2025, en route to the week zero scrimmage against Triad on Aug. 22, and the season opener at home the next week against Chatham Glenwood. As the starter for last year's team, Weaver was 92-of-161 passing for 960 yards and 11 touchdowns, and also ran for 53 yards and another touchdown for the Tigers. In an interview that followed the opening practice session of the year, Weaver expressed his optimism on the new season, and feels very good about his teammates and the team's chances in 2025. "I thought things went well this morning," Weaver said. "I thought the boys were focused, I thought we were on task. We've got to have a good fall camp ahead of us, so we've got to keep going." Weaver's goals and ambitions for himself and his team are very high, and he feels good abou

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EAST ST. LOUIS - Dunbar Elementary School in East St. Louis welcomed students and families to its Open House event at the start of the school year, offering a mix of educational resources, community engagement, and entertainment. The event, held recently at the school, featured contributions from several organizations and community members. Amnyx, a company based in Virginia, donated school supplies to support Dunbar’s students. Three firefighters from East St. Louis sponsored a “Touch a Truck” experience, allowing students to explore a real fire engine. Local groups also participated in the event. Land of Lincoln provided information on free resources available to families, while Grand Canyon University connected with parents about educational opportunities. The Girl Scouts of America shared details about their in-school scouting program. Entertainment included bounce houses and music provided by DJ Mike, creating a festive atmosphere. Dunbar staff members

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From Fox2: St. Mary’s South Side Catholic High School, a St. Louis all-boys school once at risk of closing, has finalized a deal to remain open and expanded career training for its students. In June 2022, the Archdiocese of St. Louis announced intentions to close the school due to declining enrollment and financial concerns. Efforts […]

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WHEELING – Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined the directors of the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), local school officials, and medical professionals in a back-to-school press conference calling for a safe and healthy start to the academic year. August is National Immunization Awareness Month, serving as a reminder of the importance of immunization for people of all ages, especially children returning to the classroom. The Governor encouraged parents and guardians to speak with a trusted healthcare provider and ensure that their children are up to date on their immunizations and check-ups as classes start up again. “August is National Immunization Awareness Month—a time to remind ourselves of the importance of staying up to date on childhood vaccinations,” said Governor JB Pritzker . “As our classrooms come back to life and our kids get back to learning and playing with one another, it’s

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