The total population of 2,811,927 represents an increase of 0.23% over the prior year, keeping St. Louis ranked at No. 23 among the nation's largest metro areas.
The number of bobcat hunting permits issued in the state doubled for the 2024-25 hunting season, according to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
The incident also affected MetroLink train schedules. Trains were not operating between the Central West End and Grand MetroLink stations for about two hours.
The driver, Vincent Simmons, remained hospitalized Tuesday and was facing several charges, including resisting arrest and unlawful possession of a firearm.