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Warriors bow out in the 2nd Round at Calhoun, 22-6

HARDIN — On the banks of the Illinois River, Hardin-Calhoun built a 16-0 lead in the first half and controlled the clock the rest of the way, beating Tuscola 22-6 on Saturday in the second round of the IHSA Class 1A playoffs. Calhoun ran their offense out of the...

Tuscola, IL · 2d
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Pedestrian killed on Interstate 70 in St. Charles County

A 44-year-old O’Fallon man died early Sunday morning, Nov. 8, 2026, after being struck by a pickup truck on Interstate 70 in St. Charles County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at approximately 12:27 a.m. in the westbound lanes of Interstate 70 at mile marker 215.

O'Fallon, MO · 2d
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edglentoday.com

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Grandfather Was Killed: Three Charged After Deadly Madison Youth Football Game Shooting

MADISON, Ill. — Three people were charged Nov. 9, 2026, in connection with gunfire that killed a 64-year-old grandfather and wounded three others during a youth football championship game at Madison Senior High School. A press conference was held Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, at the Madison Police Station about...

Madison, IL · 1d
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lhstoday.org

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Troy Ends Liberty’s Football Season

The varsity football team’s season came to an end Friday as they suffered a 41-21 loss in the district semifinals at Troy. The Eagles put Caleb Orcutt (12) in as quarterback for potentially the last time. The Eagles started with high energy, but within the first five minutes, Troy was able to get two touchdowns. By halftime, the score was 34-0.

Troy, MO · 2d
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Micky Dolenz bringing 60 years of Monkees hits to St. Charles

Fans of classic pop music will get a nostalgic trip back to the 1960s when Micky Dolenz brings his "Celebrating 60 Years of The Monkees" tour to The Family Arena in St. Charles.

St Charles, MO · 17h

hoodline.com

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One Dead, Two Hurt After Bridgeton Crash Ends St. Ann Police Chase

A St. Ann police chase ended in tragedy late Saturday night when the fleeing car crashed into another vehicle at an intersection in Bridgeton, killing one passenger and leaving the driver and a second passenger seriously injured. The pursuit unfolded near St. Charles Rock Road and I-270 just before midnight.

Bridgeton, MO · 2d

hoodline.com

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Florissant Mother's Fatal Shooting Sparks Lawsuit Against Notorious St. Louis Gas Station

Tyieshia McDowell, a 47-year-old mother from Florissant, was shot in the head while sitting in a vehicle near the fuel pumps at a Conoco station on Natural Bridge Avenue on July 31, 2025. Her family has now filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the station’s owner and operator and against Phillips 66 Co., arguing the business ignored years of warning signs before her death.

Florissant, MO · 1d

The Telegraph

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Area schools invite the public to Veterans Day ceremonies, meals and performances

Area schools invite the public to Veterans Day ceremonies, meals and performances

Brussels, IL · 2d

midriversnewsmagazine.com

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Local businessman Thomas R. Hughes dies at 75

Local businessman, philanthropist and home builder Thomas R. Hughes passed away Nov. 2 at the age of 75. Thomas spent two decades on the St. Charles City police force, according to his son Jason Hughes. His career in home building started when he built a house so his mother could move to St. Charles in the 1980s. He built homes on the weekend while still working in law enforcement.

O'Fallon, MO · 1d

Parent Diaries

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Austin Collins Was at a St. Peters, Missouri, Bus Stop When an SUV Rolled Into a Pond With 3-Year-Old Melody Inside, So He Broke the Window With a Hammer

Austin Collins broke an SUV window with a hammer to free 3-year-old Melody from a St. Peters, Missouri, pond. What happened, plus NHTSA rollaway safety basics. The post Austin Collins Was at a St. Peters, Missouri, Bus Stop When an SUV Rolled Into a Pond With 3-Year-Old Melody Inside, So He Broke the Window With a Hammer appeared first on parentdiaries.com .

St Peters, MO · 19h

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Ameren plans three more Missouri battery plants

Utility company Ameren has received the green light to add a new-to-Missouri type of infrastructure to the electric grid: batteries. The utility is expanding energy storage in the state. It is currently building its first battery facility in Missouri and recently received approval from state regulators for three more. Last...

Missouri · 9h

FOX 2

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19-year-old charged with destruction of Flock cameras

A 19-year-old Old Monroe, Missouri, man is accused of stealing or vandalizing several Flock cameras in St. Louis County over Halloween weekend.

St Louis County, MO · 1d

everafterinthewoods.com

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Families Still Roast Marshmallows Around The Fireplace At This 1930s Illinois State Park Lodge

Seven hundred tons of stone, stacked into one fireplace, climbing all the way to a 50-foot ceiling. That’s the heart of a lodge built by young Civilian Conservation Corps workers in the 1930s, deep in the river bluffs of Illinois. Families still gather around that hearth after a swim,...

Grafton, IL · 1d

The Telegraph

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Alton man faces charges after allegedly strangling 2-year-old boy over mess

26-year-old Alton man charged after he strangled 2-year-old son over juice box mess

Alton, IL · 2d

KOLR10 News

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Silex, Mo. alderman in custody, linked to kidnapping, domestic assault

An arrest warrant has been issued for a Silex, Missouri, alderman who is accused of kidnapping and domestic assault, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office.

Silex, MO · 2d

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St. Charles County Parks Opens Their 20th Park Location

The newest location in the St. Charles County Park System, Spring Bend Park, is officially open to the public. Holding 126 acres of land just off Upper Bottom Road in St. Charles, the property was donated to the park system back in 2007 by Nancy Knowles and her family, who have deep roots in the area and operated a small farm on the land for years. The park now holds some beautiful prairie and river views to be explored.

St Charles County, MO · 2d

My Journal Courier

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Free Thanksgiving meals returning to White Hall

The 29th annual Bountiful Harvest Meal at All Saints Catholic Church in White Hall will offer free Thanksgiving day meals via dine-in, drive-through and delivery.

White Hall, IL · 1d

WILX-TV

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Good Samaritan breaks window to free 3-year-old girl from car sinking in pond

ST. PETERS, Mo. (KMOV/Gray News) - A Missouri mother is extremely grateful to a good Samaritan who rescued her 3-year-old daughter after the family’s SUV rolled into a pond. Austin Collins was dropping his kids off at a school bus stop Thursday morning in St. Peters when he saw an SUV roll from a parking lot, down a hill and into a pond. A 3-year-old girl named Melody was inside at the time.

St Peters, MO · 1d

edglentoday.com

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Alton Committee of the Whole: Data Center Concerns, Tax Levy and Pebble Creek Bridge Funding

Alton residents raised concerns during public comment about a proposed data center at the former steel mill site, citing questions about environmental impacts, noise, electricity demand and the lack of long-term studies. Speakers urged officials to take more time and called for independent review. Council members discussed postponing a related item until the first meeting in December; the discussion does not establish that the data center was approved.

Alton, IL · 2d

stpetersmo.net

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Expect Lane Closures on Mid Rivers Mall Drive South of Countryside Drive

Mid Rivers Mall Drive south of Countryside Drive will require lane closures in both directions of traffic on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026, between 9 a.m.-4 p.m., weather permitting. The lane closures are needed for utility work. The right lane of southbound Mid Rivers Mall Drive will be closed south of...

St Peters, MO · 1d