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Burglars have been raiding unlocked cars in Fairview Heights, police say.

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...

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Deer-hunting season

IDNR makes changes to upcoming deer-hunting season

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. 3 hours ago

Crime

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. Read more here: http://www.bnd.com/2014/06/27/3277541/major-case-squad-investigates.html?sp=/99/100/&ihp=1#storylink=cpy

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. 3 hours 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.

Sports

Tampa Bay's Jake Odorizzi pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday.

'I was on Cloud 9': Odorizzi, Rays thrash Cards, Wainwright

Jake Odorizzi sputtered, then sizzled Tuesday. 3 hours ago

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British singer Adele.

Toddler son of British singer Adele wins 5-figure sum in damages

British singer Adele's toddler son has won a five-figure sum in damages after paparazzi photographed private family moments. 3 hours ago

State|Region

Police: Man hit pregnant girlfriend with car

An eastern Missouri man is facing charges for allegedly striking his pregnant girlfriend with a car, putting it in reverse, and trying to run down the woman's mother. 42 minutes ago

Nation|World

This photo released by the Half Moon Bay Review shows emergency crew workers and volunteers working to rescue a man Monday, July 21, 2014, at Francis State Beach in Half Moon Bay, Calif. Authorities say the man died after a hole he dug on the Northern California beach collapsed and trapped him in the sand for at least five minutes.

Man dies in California after beach hole collapses

A young man died after a hole he dug on a Northern California beach collapsed and trapped him in the sand for at least five minutes, authorities said Tuesday.

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