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Major Case Squad investigating Sunday morning homicide in Belleville

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:54:28 GMT

BELLEVILLE, Ill. - The Major Case Squad is investigating a homicide that happened in Belleville Sunday.38-year-old Paul Kirby was found dead in his home on South 29th Street early Sunday morning. Police said he died from a gunshot wound. Top story: Hermann officer dead, 1 injured after Sunday shooting The Major Case Squad shared that it's following multiple leads, but they're asking anyone with information to call CrimeStoppers or the Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis at 1-866-371-TIPS.

$2.4M for Cahokia Heights, Illinois sewer and water upgrades

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:54:28 GMT

CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, Ill. - Cahokia Heights, Illinois, gets the first part of state funding to address flooding and sewer issues that have plagued the area for years.$2.4 million will support sewer and water upgrades. Trending: Battlehawks set attendance record, win in home-opener It's the first part of more than $22 million from the state expected to support the project.

Illinois Supreme Court to hear arguments on SAFE-T Act today

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:54:28 GMT

KANKAKEE COUNTY, Ill. - The Illinois Supreme Court will hear arguments over the SAFE-T Act. That's the new law that eliminates cash bail in the state.A Kankakee County judge ruled in favor of attorneys across the state who called it unconstitutional. Democrats made significant changes to the bill in their November veto session. That got some of the bill's biggest critics onboard, but the lawsuit still continues.Governor JB Pritzker said this case is the republican's last attempt to overrule the law. Top story: Hermann officer dead, 1 injured after Sunday shooting "It's the last refuge of those who can't win at the ballot box to take something to court to try to have it overturned, even though they are wrong when they say it's unconstitutional," Pritzker expressed.Republicans are looking at an article in the Illinois Constitution for their argument in this case. It guarantees people bail by "sufficient sureties". Both sides will debate whether "sureties" are only defined as money.

Easter bunny visiting St. Louis County malls

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:54:28 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - The Easter bunny also came to town early for 314 Day.Starting Tuesday, he'll be at the Mid Rivers Mall. He'll start showing up at the West County Center Wednesday, the South County Center on Thursday, and the St. Clair Square starting Friday. Trending: Battlehawks set attendance record, win in home-opener After that, you can visit the Easter bunny at any of those malls from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday, or from noon to 6:00 p.m. on Sundays.

But one, get one free on National Pi Day at Eckert's Farm

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:54:28 GMT

ST. LOUIS - 314 Day is also National Pi Day in honor of the famous number.Eckert's farm is celebrating both with apple pie sales. You can buy one, get one free at Eckert's Country Store. Trending: Battlehawks set attendance record, win in home-opener Part of the proceeds will go to Stem STL.

314 Day Community Cares donation kickoff

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:54:28 GMT

ST. LOUIS - You can help make 314 Day special for kids and teens in St. Louis.The Boys and Girls Club of Greater St. Louis is having a community cares donation kickoff. They're asking for donations of gently used clothes and shoes, toiletries, cleaning items, towels, and diapers. Trending: Battlehawks set attendance record, win in home-opener All of this will go to the Boys and Girls Club Community Closet and 'Almost home,' a non-profit that helps young mothers in transition. You can drop off items on Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Teen Center of Excellence at 9200 West Florissant Avenue.For more information, click here.

'Busload of Books' donation happening today at Central Elementary School

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:54:28 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - There's a special 314 Day celebration happening at a Ferguson Elementary School Tuesday.The 'Busload of Books Tour' is stopping at Central Elementary. The family-run non-profit program donates 25,000 hardcover books to schools in low-income communities across the nation. Trending: Battlehawks set attendance record, win in home-opener They're also doing a research project about how schools can improve literacy programs.

Juanita Shaw named Riverview Gardens School District's 'Teacher of The Year'

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:54:28 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A sixth grade teacher at Westview Middle School has been named Riverview Gardens School District's 'Teacher of The Year.'Juanita Shaw has been a teacher at Westview Middle for four years. She got her bachelor's in elementary education at Harris-Stowe and her master's from the University of Phoenix. Trending: Battlehawks set attendance record, win in home-opener Riverview Gardens' Superintendent, Dr. Joylynn Pruitt-Adams, shared that Shaw is "A motivated, highly skilled instructor, and an exemplary role model for the Westview scholars."

Tishaura Jones to announce initiatives in 'Economic Justice Action Plan' today

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:54:28 GMT

ST. LOUIS - St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones will share the progress of her 'Economic Justice Action Plan' Tuesday.She'll join Missouri U.S. Representative Cori Bush and the St. Louis Development Corporation in announcing new initiatives to the program. Top story: Hermann officer dead, 1 injured after Sunday shooting That includes closing the wealth gap through affordable housing, access to low-cost capital for small and minority owned businesses, and investing in low-income neighborhoods.

Try this Downieville coffee shop for tasty grab-and-go food en route to skiing | Opinion

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:54:28 GMT

Editor’s note: This is part of The Know’s series, Staff Favorites. Each week, we offer our opinions on the best that Colorado has to offer for dining, shopping, entertainment, outdoor activities and more. (We’ll also let you in on some hidden gems).The next time you’re in the mood for a pitstop en route to skiing, I suggest you try Vail Mountain Coffee & Tea at Downieville.Located 6 miles west of Idaho Springs, Vail Mountain Coffee features excellent coffee and delicious grab-and-go food at a convenient exit off of Interstate 70. The shop replaced the Starbucks there last summer and became my favorite place for coffee in the mountains. It shares space with a Breeze Ski Rentals location, parking is easy, and there’s a gas station next door.Vail Mountain Coffee is not owned by Vail Resorts, but partners with Vail Resorts at Beaver Creek and the Downieville location. Its headquarters is in Minturn, where employees do their own roasting.The store stocks empanadas from Th...