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Illinois’ AG recognizes challenges in defending gun control laws
(The Center Square) – In defending gun control laws in Illinois and other states, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul recognizes the challenges posed by recent U.S. Supreme Court precedent on the right to keep and bear arms. Raoul’s office is defending the state’s gun ban in federal court. Illinois is not the only place Raoul is defending gun control laws. He’s filed friends of the court briefs in other federal courts supporting gun control laws in Massachusetts, Minnesota and beyond. ...
Corn, soybean yields see record numbers while prices drop to double-digit losses
ILLINOIS (WCIA) — The outlook for this year’s harvest season is good in some regards but shaping up to be rough in others. The USDA predicts record amounts of corn and soybean yields this season — for corn, a 9% increase from last year to 227 bushels an acre. And for soybeans, a 5% jump […]
Pritzker signs law aiming to help juveniles clear their criminal record
Ill. (WTVO) — Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker officially signed a bill into law on Friday that starts the expungement process immediately after a juvenile is released from detention. The Juvenile Court Act has been amended by a bill that mandates state courts to expunge the records of individuals charged as juveniles, two years after they […]
POLICE: Arrest made after man shot, killed in Washington Park
WASHINGTON PARK, ILL. (First Alert 4) - Illinois State Police have made an arrest in connection to a deadly shooting in Washington Park. Vincent E. Brown,61, of Belleville, Illinois, was arrested on Thursday and charged with first-degree murder in connection to the shooting death of Leon Richardson, 66, of Washington Park.
SIUE East St. Louis Charter High School Give their Students Red-Carpet Treatment
EAST ST. LOUIS - Some walked down the long red carpet with much excitement and flair. Others cruised along quickly, hoping to pass by without much attention. But that didn’t happen, because the order of the day was for the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) to give their students a rousing welcome on the first day of classes, Monday, Aug. 12.
IndyCar Series at St. Louis: Starting lineup, schedule for Bommarito Automotive Group 500
Scott McLaughlin is on the pole for Saturday's Bommarito Automotive Group 500 IndyCar race at World Wide Technology Raceway. Scott McLaughlin beat out Felix Rosenqvist and David Malukas to snag pole position in Madison, Illinois on Friday. ...
Schnucks, St. Louis CITY SC Begin Food Drive For Operation Food Search
St. Louis CITY SC and Schnuck Markets Inc. once again are joining forces to fight hunger in the St. Louis region by hosting a food drive. The organizations will hold a weeklong CITY x Schnucks Food Drive, from Aug. 18-25, benefiting Operation Food Search and held exclusively at Schnucks locations throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area. During this time, community members can visit their local Schnucks to donate nonperishable food items to OFS.
More than morels: Missouri's fall mushroom season is underway
MISSOURI, USA — Mushroom hunters in Missouri are coming down from one of the most historic spring mushroom season this year. , popped out of the ground about a month ahead of schedule. Despite the early start, temperature fluctuations also caused morel season to last more weeks than usual.
Marquisha Williams' legacy: Her daughter receives a gavel after announcing she wants to become a judge
ST. LOUIS — Last year, four children lost their 29-year-old mother Marquisha Williams at the hands of their father. Since that time, the family has surrounded the children with love and support. Noelle, Williams' 6-year-old daughter, shared she wanted to become a judge during her kindergarten graduation in May....
Florissant, MO: Brazen Stop Sign Runner on St. Catherine St. Flips Off Dashcam Driver After Blatant Violation
This driver in a Buick Regal ran a stop sign and then flipped off a dashcam owner. Missourian and Redditor /u/Hot_Independent_1683 shared head-shaking dashcam footage from Florissant from the end of July (July 21, 2024) to the /r/IdiotsInCars subreddit showing a driver in a Buick Regal run a stop sign and then proceed to flip OP off.
Police Incident Caught on Video Sparks Debate Over Assault Charges (Video)
A police incident in St. Louis, Missouri, involving a 52-year-old woman named Yolanda Green, has sparked controversy and debate over the actions of the police officers involved and the subsequent charges brought against Green. The incident, captured on both cellphone and police body camera footage, has raised questions about the accuracy of police reports and the appropriateness of the charges filed.
Missing woman found in House Springs
A 28-year-old woman from Swansea, Il. was found by law enforcement officers early this morning, Aug. 16, in House Springs after she was reported missing at Rockford Park Thursday night, Aug. 15. The woman was found at approximately 5 a.m. near the McDonald’s in House Springs, at the intersection of...
Armed woman shot, killed herself in officer-involved shooting near Laclede Park
An armed female who is believed to be connected to a Friday morning shooting at a White Castle in Bellefontaine Neighbors shot and killed herself in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood, right near Laclede Park.
Charges filed against man and woman involved in fatal shooting at south St. Louis restaurant
The Circuit Attorney’s Office has filed charges against Katrina Kelly, 33, and Kyle Penton, 37, in relation to the tragic shooting incident. A shooting at a south St. Louis restaurant, which occurred over a week ago, has resulted in charges being filed against a man and a woman. The incident tragically caused the death of one person and left three others injured.
Edwardsville, Madison County Challenger Baseball Receive Governor’s Cup for Long-Running Effort
EDWARDSVILLE - The City of Edwardsville was honored Wednesday with the Governor’s Cup for its support and collaboration with the Madison County Challenger Baseball Program. Edwardsville was one of four Governor’s Hometown Award finalists chosen to vie for the prestigious award before a panel of judges at the State Fairgrounds in Springfield.
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