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Man shot by deputy charged with weapons violation; officials won’t release deputy’s ID

January 21, 2019 01:52 PM

Fussin’ and feudin’ Cards and Cubs trade barbs, stoke their rivalry

St. Louis Cardinals

Fussin’ and feudin’ Cards and Cubs trade barbs, stoke their rivalry

January 21, 2019 12:30 PM

If historic Belleville home doesn’t sell for $10K, owner will appeal for demolition permit

Belleville

If historic Belleville home doesn’t sell for $10K, owner will appeal for demolition permit

January 21, 2019 05:00 AM

It’s important to explain to young people why we have a day to honor Dr. Martin Luther King

Metro-East Living

It’s important to explain to young people why we have a day to honor Dr. Martin Luther King

January 21, 2019 05:00 AM

Several agencies investigating death of McKendree University student

Metro-East News

Several agencies investigating death of McKendree University student

January 20, 2019 03:42 PM

Mungo’s is moving to Collinsville; Aldi will open Fairview Heights location soon

Metro-East News

Mungo’s is moving to Collinsville; Aldi will open Fairview Heights location soon

January 20, 2019 05:00 AM

Cardinals believe a healthy Miller will help reverse recent relief trend

St. Louis Cardinals

Cardinals believe a healthy Miller will help reverse recent relief trend

January 20, 2019 08:07 AM

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Judge: Illinois court running out of money due to shutdown

January 21, 2019 02:33 PM

Police asking for the public’s help in finding missing Jackson County man

January 21, 2019 02:57 PM

‘Tragic’ snow fort collapse kills 12-year-old girl at Illinois church, police say

January 21, 2019 02:03 PM

TSA screener sick-outs hit 10 percent over holiday weekend

January 21, 2019 02:58 PM

Illinois man accused of letting 11-year-old drive to school

January 21, 2019 01:40 PM

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Youth speak at East St. Louis Martin Luther King, Jr. event

January 21, 2019 03:18 PM

Dexter Fowler says he “owes fans”

January 21, 2019 12:30 PM

Safety tips for using snow throwers and generators this winter

January 17, 2019 03:25 PM

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Man shot by deputy charged with weapons violation; officials won’t release deputy’s ID

Metro-East News

Man shot by deputy charged with weapons violation; officials won’t release deputy’s ID

January 21, 2019 01:52 PM

Police asking for the public’s help in finding missing Jackson County man

January 21, 2019 02:57 PM

If historic Belleville home doesn’t sell for $10K, owner will appeal for demolition permit

January 21, 2019 05:00 AM

East St. Louis church to hold annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. observance program

January 20, 2019 04:48 PM

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Fussin’ and feudin’ Cards and Cubs trade barbs, stoke their rivalry

Sports

Fussin’ and feudin’ Cards and Cubs trade barbs, stoke their rivalry

January 21, 2019 12:30 PM

Cardinals believe a healthy Miller will help reverse recent relief trend

January 20, 2019 08:07 AM

High school basketball live scores and schedules

August 22, 2018 04:38 PM

Akoro sparks O’Fallon to third-place win at Highland tournament

January 21, 2019 11:29 AM

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State News

Crews search for teen missing in Lake Michigan during storm

January 21, 2019 04:33 PM

No injuries in fire the destroys 30-unit apartment complex

January 21, 2019 03:27 PM

NAACP wants newscaster removed after Martin Luther King slur

January 21, 2019 03:14 PM

Judge: Illinois court running out of money due to shutdown

January 21, 2019 02:33 PM

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She lost her engagement ring on a tropical beach. Weeks later, a stranger began digging.

Nation & World

She lost her engagement ring on a tropical beach. Weeks later, a stranger began digging.

January 21, 2019 02:17 PM

UK leader unveils Brexit Plan B, looks a lot like Plan A

January 21, 2019 04:08 PM

The Latest: Zimbabwe president returns to address crisis

January 21, 2019 04:07 PM

FSU apologizes for photoshopping Martin Luther King Jr. in ‘tomahawk chop’ tweet

January 21, 2019 03:18 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

Pritzker: ‘I want to create jobs in downstate Illinois and I’m going to do that’

Illinois govenor elect JB Pritzker discusses capital bills, gambling, southern IL, one day before he is sworn in. The Democrat defeated Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner in November’s election.

Blogs & Columns

The Cardinals need to find a way to make Kris Bryant eat his words

January 21, 2019 09:26 AM

If nobody else wants Manny Machado, the St. Louis Cardinals need to sign him

January 18, 2019 09:22 AM

Surprise! The St. Louis Cardinals aren’t going to sign a major free agent — again

January 14, 2019 09:13 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Jan. 14, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Jan. 14, 2019

January 17, 2019 09:07 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Jan. 7, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Jan. 7, 2019

January 08, 2019 03:24 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Jan. 1, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Jan. 1, 2019

January 03, 2019 03:24 PM

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Metro-East Living

Metro-East Living

Carolers, frozen custard, doggy spa on bucket list for yellow Lab dying of cancer

A yellow Labrador retriever from Edwardsville, Illinois dying from terminal cancer visited schools, was on KSDK Channel 5 TV, and received a free spa day at Four Muddy Paws. The animal has only weeks to live.

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This New Athens athlete lost his leg in a motocross race. Now he’s going to the X Games.

Sports

This New Athens athlete lost his leg in a motocross race. Now he’s going to the X Games.

January 15, 2019 12:00 AM

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Growing where she’s planted earns O’Fallon Girl Scout a Governor’s Hometown Award

O'Fallon Progress

Growing where she’s planted earns O’Fallon Girl Scout a Governor’s Hometown Award

January 15, 2019 10:23 AM

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