Close call near Millstadt

A Columbia towing company saw one of its drivers experience a close call late Friday afternoon in St. Clair County. Shortly before 4:45 p.m., Illinois State Police said a white…

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State passes $55B budget

Giving almost no time for public review, Illinois Democrats pushed through a budget for next fiscal year late Saturday, bolstering state coffers with new taxes on sports bets, nicotine products…

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End of the road for Vogel

With a 7-1 loss at Mascoutah in the regional final on Saturday, retiring legendary longtime Waterloo High School head baseball coach Mark Vogel ended a Hall of Fame career that…

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Police Blotter | 5-28-25

(Information in this report is gathered from police agencies, county courts and emergency radio dispatch. The public is reminded that defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty and charges may…

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