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Police say heightened presence, RTCC, led to quick arrest of suspect in Downtown West shooting
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Police are attributing the quick arrest of a suspect in a shooting Saturday in Downtown West that grazed a 15-year-old boy to an increased law enforcement presence and the Real Time Crime Center. Officers have arrested 23-year-old Jaquan Rush in the incident and...
Fox High has mural painted on wall leading to gym
The walk into the Fox High School gym is more colorful now that a large mural has been painted on an exterior wall leading to its entrance. Kenzie Wolk, an artist from Ste. Genevieve, painted the mural between June 3 and June 7. It celebrates both the school and the...
Chicago shootings: At least 100 shot, 17 fatally, in citywide holiday weekend gun violence, CPD says
At least 100 people have been shot, 17 fatally, in gun violence across Chicago since Wednesday evening during the extended Fourth of July holiday weekend, police said.For the latest on this story, click hereABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchA security alert was issued by the University of Chicago Sunday morning after three men were shot on a sidewalk in front of the adult hospital's emergency room right after 5 a.m. Witnesses reported that the gunshots were fired from a dark-colored SUV that fled southbound on Cottage Grove away from the Medical Center, according to UCPD....
East Alton adjusts cannabis ordinance
It’s been less than two months since the East Alton Village Board has passed an ordinance creating a cannabis ordinance allowing such businesses to operate in the village. The board last Tuesday modified some language in the ordinance that creates the zoning needed. Mayor Darren Carlton tells The Big...
Police: Man shot, killed in self-defense in Pike County
LOUISIANA, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Law enforcement is investigating a deadly shooting in Louisiana, Missouri, on Saturday. Members of the Louisiana Police Department, Pike County Sheriff’s Office and Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the 800 block of North 4th Street in Louisiana, Missouri, for a call for a shooting Saturday. At the scene, they found a 53-year-old had been shot by a 24-year-old and was killed.
Groups march to remember 1917 East St. Louis riot, call for reparations
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. — "What do we want? Justice!" A familiar chant echoed loudly through East St. Louis on Saturday. Several groups showed up to City Hall for social justice organization Empire 13's 3rd Annual Reparations Now March For Justice to honor the lives lost in the 1917 race massacre that put a stain on the town known as "The City of Champions."
Help for Hayden: Benefit to Provide Transportation for Local 14-Year-Old with Terminal Disease
JERSEYVILLE - For the first five years of his life, Hayden Eberlin Brown was a normal little kid. Then he forgot how to walk. Hayden was diagnosed with metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD), a terminal disease with progressive neurological decline. Now at age 14, he can’t walk, see, talk or eat. But he can hear and feel, and he needs to get to his doctor appointments. His family is hosting a benefit to purchase a van with a lift so Hayden’s mother can transport him to appointments.
Illinois Beware! Latest Phone Scam Could Drain Your Bank Account
You can't deny that technology has made our lives easier and in some ways more efficient, putting everything we need in the palm of our hands. But, that also means when someone is able to take control of these devices, it can wreak havoc on our lives. Scams You Need...
Should Michigan Adopt The Illinois Purge Law?
In July of 2022, lawmakers in Illinois decided to implement a new law that would reduce the number of residents who were spending time behind bars in the county jails. As the state of Illinois was facing issues with being understaffed in their jails and holding offenders for too long, they decided that something had to be done in the justice system. Illinois lawmakers would gather and deliberate on what many have dubbed the Purge law to help fix their county jail issues.
Senate GOP Leader talks Republican chairman exit ahead of convention
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — There are only a couple of weeks left until the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, but the Illinois Republican Party is struggling its way onto the convention floor after chairman Don Tracy announced that he will be resigning due to turmoil within the party. “He’s been a good steward of the […]
'Less juvenile activity,' St. Louis police say, as Fourth of July weekend shooting total reaches 20
ST. LOUIS — There was a “little less juvenile activity” and “fireworks play was a lot less, too,” Saturday night and early Sunday morning in downtown St. Louis, according to an internal St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department email obtained by 5 On Your Side. The...
Pi Pizzeria to close Central West End location
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - St. Louis pizza joint Pi Pizzeria is set to close its Central West End location on Sunday. “We had a great run, thanks to so much love from St. Louis over our 16.5 years,” the owner, Chris Sommers, said. “We’ve already heard an outpouring of support and many inquiries from potential buyers to keep the tradition of Pi going in the future. We’re very humbled and grateful for the kind words these past few days and for the overwhelming love for Pi since 3.14.2008.”
Indiana and Illinois Arby’s Locations Affected by Franchisee Bankruptcy
After filing for bankruptcy, a small Arby's franchisee is selling some locations and closing others. Miracle Restaurant Group LLC, a company based out of Louisiana has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Miracle owns 25 Arby's locations in Indiana, Illinois, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. This isn't Miracle Restaurant Group's first Chapter 11 filing according to Nation's Restaurant News,
Pritzker signs bill creating new Department of Early Childhood
SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation Tuesday creating a new cabinet-level state agency dedicated to early childhood education and development. The new Department of Early Childhood, which will become operational in July 2026, will take over programs currently housed across three state agencies, including funding for preschool programs, child care centers and the licensing of day care centers.
Effingham Co. Animal Shelter is full; has no open kennels
EFFINGHAM, Ill. (WCIA) — The Effingham County Animal Shelter announced they are completely full and are asking for anyone interested in adopting to check out some of their available dogs. Earlier this week, the shelter announced in a Facebook post that they have reached capacity, including in their emergency kennels. As of Friday evening, the […]
Injury crashes, fatalities on Missouri roads this Fourth of July weekend
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol's holiday counting period is coming to an end Sunday evening. Nearly 71 million people across the country were expected to travel 50 miles or more for the holiday weekend, according to AAA. Travel has increased by 5% compared to 2023 and by 8% since 2019. AAA's Senior The post Injury crashes, fatalities on Missouri roads this Fourth of July weekend appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Uptown Normal pub celebrates 50 years
NORMAL (25News Now)—Pub II turned 50 this Saturday, and the business commemorated the milestone with a parking lot party. The pub opened in 1974 and has been a staple in the Normal community for five decades. Saturday’s party included a beer truck, live music, and their fan-favorite cheeseballs.
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