Police: Fake officers gag, rob motorist along I-55
Police are warning area travelers to be vigilant after they say men impersonating officers pulled over a driver on Interstate 55 and robbed him.
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Gov. Pat Quinn was responding to a relentless wave of crime in Chicago when he launched his controversial Neighborhood Recovery Initiative grant program, according to a Quinn spokeswoman.
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McKendree ranked one of the best universities to work for in country
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Man gets surprise when he breaks into surveillance vehicle
A suspected car burglar in Fairview Heights got quite the surprise when he entered an unmarked surveillance vehicle and was greeted by two police officers early Wednesday morning.
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A $500,000 catsup bottle? Iconic Collinsville landmark for sale
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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Highland's Odorizzi meets Cardinals hero Wainwright for 1st time
The day after outdueling Adam Wainwright, Highland's Jake Odorizzi met his boyhood hero.
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Answer Man: What's really driving up the cost of gasoline?
Your recent story about the Fairview Heights couple not making any money on their sale of gasoline makes me wonder who is making all the money? Someone has to be making tons! -- R.S. of Troy
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Apartments, diner, store coming to Delmar Loop
Big changes are planned for the Delmar Loop in St. Louis and University City.
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Ocean crash kills teen pilot seeking world record
His pilot’s license fresh in his hands, an Indiana teenager set out in June for the adventure of a lifetime: an around-the-world flight with his father designed to break a record and raise money to build schools in his father’s native...
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