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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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
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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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