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Helicopter Crash · East Alton

Two die when helicopter crashes into a barge in the Mississippi River

58% Center coverage: 121 sources

Two people died when a helicopter crashed into a barge in the Mississippi River near East Alton, Illinois, on Thursday, the Federal Aviation Administration said.See the Story

US Politics · United States

Trump signs new law helping veterans avoid foreclosure with partial claims payment program

Coverage: 20 sources

President Trump signed legislation into law Wednesday afternoon that will establish a permanent partial claims program for veterans seeking federal assistance with housing. See the Story

Secretary of State · Illinois

Illinois Secretary of State Launches New Website

57% Center coverage: 7 sources

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTWO/WAWV)— The Illinois Secretary of State is launching a statewide advocacy campaign aimed at protecting residents from car insurance companies. The campaign is called Driving Change and is specifically said to prevent insurance companies from using socio-economic data (like credit scores, zip codes, and age) to raise rates. As part of the campaign, Giannoulias is looking for input from residents of Illinois, asking for stor…See the Story

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Trump signs new law helping veterans avoid foreclosure with partial claims payment program

St. Louis County Charges 19-Year-Old With Second-Degree Murder

67% Left coverage: 3 sources

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office charged 19-year-old Me’Kel Walker on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025, with second-degree murder, armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon for a shooting that occurred March 8, 2024, near Jennings Station Road in St. Louis County. Walker, who resides in the 7100 block of Idlewild Avenue in St. Louis, was arrested and is being held at the St. Louis City Justice Center on a …Court See the Story

Boil order issued for those affected by Edwardsville water main break

67% Center coverage: 3 sources

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.See the Story

Sen. Belt Announces 24 School Districts Around Metro East Will Receive Additional Funding

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

EAST ST. LOUIS – State Senator Christopher Belt announced that 24 school districts across the Metro East will receive over $6 million in evidence-based funding, in addition to the base funding that the state provides. “Investing in our public schools means investing in the future of Metro East students,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “This evidence-based funding gives our local school districts the resources they need to deliver quality education our c…Alton, Illinois · Alton Read Article

Sparklight Female Athlete Of Mo.: Anna Kribs Sparks Jersey Softball Offense With Bat, Aggressive Base Running

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

JERSEY - Anna Kribs, a sophomore at Jersey Community High School, emerged as a key player for the school's girls softball team in 2025, according to coach Chelsey Crnokrak. Kribs, a two-year starter at shortstop and the team's leadoff hitter, has demonstrated consistent effort and leadership throughout the season. Kribs is a Sparklight Jersey Female Athlete of the Month. "Anna gives 100% effort from her first warm-up until the end of the game or…Alton, Illinois · Alton Read Article

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