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A major safety overhaul is rolling out across the Metrolink system and the changes are already making a difference.

CLINTON COUNTY — On Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, Marco Monreal-Rojas of rural Breese, Illinois, was charged with three felony counts of unauthorized videotaping after recent incidents at the St. Rose Church Picnic. Following the charges, Monreal-Rojas was held at the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office facility but was released under GPS monitoring due to provisions in the SAFE-T Act, which affected the criteria for continued detention. Shortly after his release, Sheriff Dan Travous received notification that agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) had taken Monreal-Rojas back into custody. The circumstances surrounding the ICE intervention have not been detailed. Officials from St. Rose contacted the Clinton County Sheriff's Office on Aug. 9, 2025, after discovering two video recording devices in portable bathrooms during the St. Rose Church Picnic held earlier in the month. Monreal-Rojas is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The charges against

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A woman running a daycare out of her home is accused of endangering the welfare of a child.

The St. Louis Public Schools (SLPS) announced its new cell phone policy in accordance with Missouri's Senate Bill 1481, prohibiting students from using their phones.

EDWARDSVILLE — Madison County Circuit Clerk Patrick McRae and Administrative Assistant Missy Bickmore are among a select class of court professionals taking part in a national program to strengthen leadership and improve court operations. The Illinois Judicial College selected McRae and Bickmore from among circuit clerks and staff across the state to participate in the Certified Court Manager Program, a nationally recognized initiative offered through the National Center for State Courts’ Institute for Court Management (ICM). The first training session took place Aug. 6–8 in Chicago. Although some sessions are in person, most will be held virtually until graduation next summer. The program delivers a rigorous curriculum focused on caseflow management, court performance measurement, and building public trust and confidence in the judiciary. It equips court professionals with tools to enhance fairness, efficiency, and accountability in court administration.

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The Missouri State Highway Patrol has issued an AMBER Alert for an abducted child in Sedalia, Missouri Thursday afternoon.

The museum's newest exhibit, called "Stitching History," details the story of Hedy and Paul Strnad, who had a shop in Prague.

WASHINGTON PARK, Ill. — Illinois State Police Troop 8 responded to a crash involving two vehicles at the intersection of Kingshighway/IL-111 and St. Clair Avenue at 9:06 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025. The collision resulted in injuries for both drivers. According to a preliminary investigation, ISP said a Washington Park Police Department squad car, identified as Unit 2, was traveling eastbound on St. Clair Avenue with its emergency lights activated. ISP added at the same time, a Chevrolet Tahoe, designated as Unit 1, was heading northbound on IL-111. Both vehicles entered the intersection when Unit 1 struck the side of Unit 2 with its front end. The impact caused the squad car to rollover. Both drivers were transported to local hospitals for treatment of their injuries. The driver of Unit 1 was cited by Illinois State Police for Disobeying a Traffic Control Device and Failure to Yield to Emergency Vehicle. No additional information has been released at this time.

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People in St. Charles should boil their water, city officials warned Thursday, after damage to a pipeline caused a "depressurization event" in its water system.

GODFREY - An element determining the desirability and quality of life for a community is the access to good healthcare. Godfrey is very fortunate to have a premier provider. OSF Healthcare strives to continuously meet the needs of patients and the community. In total, there are over 40 healthcare professionals ready to deliver comprehensive and convenient care focused on: One-stop medical services for the whole family that range from primary care, pediatrics and an on-site PromptCare clinic for urgent needs. Integrated on-site services that include x-ray and laboratory. A direct link to OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center allows their team to easily coordinate patient care with a full range of hospital services, from the emergency room to a network of expert specialists. The “Connect Bar” located in the lobby to offer resources to help patients with questions on using MyChart. The Godfrey office is excited to introduce several new, exceptional providers

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Stray Rescue of St. Louis has reached maximum capacity at its shelter and is unable to take in more animals.

The maps could net up to five seats and make swing seats easier to hold. Gavin Newsom pitched it as a defining moment for the party.

The city says that before alley collection was suspended in June, half of blue-bin contents went to the landfill.

From St. Louis/Southern Illinois Labor Tribune: The IBEW community is mourning the loss of one of their own after an IBEW Local 702 utility lineman died last week in a fiery, work-related helicopter crash in West Alton. The lineman, Michael Cody Curry, 37, and pilot Nicholas Fulton, 35, were conducting maintenance on power lines over […]

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EDWARDSVILLE - Drake Luebbert, a multi-sport athlete at Metro East Lutheran High School, is preparing for his senior year in the 2025-2026 sports season, showcasing talent in baseball, soccer, and football. Luebbert, who plays outfield and first base in baseball, serves as a place kicker and punter in football, and competes in varsity soccer, has drawn praise from coaches for his athletic abilities and potential. He is a BJ's Printables Male Athlete of the Month for MELHS. In the spring of 2025, Luebbert earned all-conference honors in baseball. MELHS Head Baseball Coach Reed Harmon of Metro East Lutheran High School highlighted Luebbert’s skills, noting, “He is good at the plate, batted .470, and also will probably be our No. 1 on the mound next year.” Harmon also mentioned Luebbert’s prospects for college, saying, “He really has great potential if he wants to take that path.” Reflecting on Luebbert’s development, Harmon added, "Luebbert

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An employee at a Park Hills, Missouri, daycare has been charged with murder following the death of a 3-year-old boy.