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ALTON – Two local men face felonies for alleged unlawful weapon possession in separate cases from Alton area authorities. Malcolm E. Byrd, 41, of Alton, was charged with a Class 4 felony count of aggravated unlawful possession of weapons. Byrd allegedly carried a Ruger 9mm handgun in his vehicle on June 29, 2025, which was uncased, loaded, and immediately accessible at the time of the offense. Byrd also had not been issued valid Firearm Owner’s Identification (FOID) card. The Alton Police Department presented the case against Byrd, who was ordered released from custody pending trial. In an unrelated case, Michael R. Miller, 57, of Wood River, was charged with two counts of felon in possession of a weapon, both Class 3 felonies. Miller reportedly knowingly possessed a switchblade knife and one 12 gauge shotgun shell on Sept. 8, 2025. Charging documents state he had previously been convicted of burglary in Cook County on Jan. 22, 2019. According to the state’s

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EDWARDSVILLE — Two longtime Madison County employees were recently recognized for their service as they prepare for retirement. The Madison County Board honored Karon Wolfe, who retired Sept. 26, and Janis Hagnauer, who will retire Oct. 3, during its September board meeting. “Janis and Karon exemplify what public service is about,” Chairman Chris Slusser said. “Their commitment has made a lasting difference in the lives of residents and in the strength of our county government.” Wolfe, who retired Sept. 26, started with Madison County Community Development in the summer of 1989. As a planner, she guided residents through the process of finding safe and stable housing. Over the course of her career, she helped more than 2,000 individuals achieve homeownership in communities across the county. Her service reflected loyalty, passion for public service and a commitment to improving the lives of residents. Hagnauer began her career with the county

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A grand jury declined to indict Marquise Quinn, 26, in the death of his pregnant girlfriend, Kristina Curry.

A 36-year-old man from Bismarck, Mo. was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Missouri Route 32 when his Acura TL crossed the center line and struck a Honda Ridgeline, causing the Acura to hit several trees and eject the driver.

A St. Louis judge signed an arrest warrant Thursday in connection with fatal shooting in the city’s Mt. Pleasant neighborhood.

CHICAGO – This week, Governor Pritzker hosted an event at the University of Illinois Chicago College of Medicine with public health experts focused on critical public health priorities amid what Pritzker described as unprecedented misinformation and falsehoods coming from President Trump and U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. “We live in a time when the truth is harder to come by, and when your life or health are on the line, we need clear facts to make good decisions for ourselves and our families. With misinformation being spread at the highest levels of government, it’s more important than ever to ask your doctor if you have any questions,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “In the wake of the federal government ignoring science, the State of Illinois has taken action by issuing a statewide standing order to ensure vaccine supply, providing clear recommendations for seasonal vaccines, and endorsing science-based schedules

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ASA Midwest Council Named Chapter of the Year The American Subcontractors Association (ASA) Midwest Council has been named ASA Chapter of the Year. The award was presented at the national association’s SUBExcel conference, held September 16–18 in Oklahoma City, OK. The honor recognizes the chapter’s achievements in membership growth, advocacy, education, and industry leadership during […]

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ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A new Chick-fil-A location opened for service Thursday morning in St. Ann. The new Chick-fil-A , located at 10897 Saint Charles Rock Road near N. Lindbergh, will serve as the first restaurant's first location in St. Ann. The restaurant began serving its first guests Thursday morning at 6:30 a.m. In [...]

ST. LOUIS - Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers made 84 arrests during an enforcement event Wednesday on St. Louis highways. MSHP reports that five Troop C troopers conducted a "saturation" operation on "interstates in St. Louis City." The operation resulted in 84 "traffic and physical custody arrests." Officials say that enforcement events like Wednesday's are [...]

God, what I wouldn’t give for another Nixon administration. Sure, it was corrupt and built from the ground up to punish the opposing party for being the opposing party. But that administration was limited and restrained by things like competent oversight, a functioning court system that wasn’t constantly undermined by five justices who want to […]

Police said they don't know the name of the bicyclist and described him only as a male.

ST. LOUIS - Police are searching for a 60-year-old man that was reported missing in north St. Louis. According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD), John Rieves, 60, has not been seen since Sept. 18. Rieves was last seen near the VA Hospital, located on the 900 block of N. Grand in north [...]

The Smashing Pumpkins have announced a deluxe reissue of their 1995 album Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness in honor of its 30th anniversary.The expanded set features the original track list…

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