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The Brooks Catsup bottle located on Illinois 159 in Collinsville is for sale.

A $500,000 catsup bottle? Iconic Collinsville landmark for sale 58 minutes ago

It's an uncertain time for the king of condiments, as a for-sale sign has gone up in front of the Brooks Catsup Bottle.

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Mike and Juli Odorizzi watch their son Jake Odorizzi of the Tamp Bay Rays pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday evening at Busch Stadium.

Hometown fans pack Busch Stadium for return of Highland's Odorizzi

Highland was well represented Tuesday night at Busch Stadium when one of its own was front and center...

Illinois Department of Natural Resources Director Marc Miller on Tuesday announced changes to the upcoming deer-hunting season, including a reduction in the number of firearm permits available in some counties, such as Clinton, Bond and Washington. 1 hour ago

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Members of the major case squad and Cahokia police are investigating the homicide of a woman in her home in the 100 block of Kenneth Street. Police Chief James Jones said police received an early-morning call reporting a home invasion at the address of the victim, whose identity has not been released. She is believed to be in her 40s.

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Suspect in Cahokia woman's killing captured

Police have captured one of the two suspects wanted in connection with the June 25 shooting death of a 45-year-old Cahokia mother. 56 minutes ago

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St. Clair County State's Attorney Brendan Kelly, in a 2012 file photo.

State police trooper gets 'no confidence' letter from state's attorney

An Illinois State Police trooper who allegedly choked a motorist during a traffic stop last fall has received a letter of "no confidence" from St. Clair County State's Attorney Brendan Kelly.