BELLEVILLE – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that Illinois 177 will be reduced to one lane approximately 2.5 miles east of South Green Mount Road in St. Clair County beginning, weather permitting, Tuesday, Oct. 28, for intersection improvements. Two-way traffic will be maintained using temporary signals. Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes during this closure. Drivers are urged to reduce speed, be alert for changing conditions, obey all construction signage, and refrain from using mobile devices while approaching and traveling through the work zone. The work is expected to be completed by spring 2026. For IDOT District 8 updates, follow us on Twitter at @IDOTDistrict8 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.
Lawanna Wilson is charged with two counts of child sex trafficking and five counts of child endangerment for bringing teenage girls to her house and leaving them alone with her son, who is now serving time for similar charges.
The man accused of killing a St. Louis police officer in a drunk driving crash on Interstate 70 last year will appear in court on Monday morning to presumably plead guilty.
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An estimated 10.5% of Missourians receive some sort of SNAP subsidy. But if the government remains closed, states like Missouri have no other choice than to stop payments. Although it's administered through states, SNAP funding is 100% federal funding.
From Leader Publications: After months of construction and years of planning, the Northwest R-1 School District is nearly finished with a long list of upgrades to schools and facilities around the district. The last two major projects to be completed include the House Springs Elementary School gym and storm shelter and the Valley Middle School […]
A man with ties to St. Louis is among 34 people charged in connection with wide-ranging FBI investigations into illegal sports betting and rigged poker games.
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