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Illinois House approves casino expansion, slots at horse-racing tracks

The Illlinois House approved a measure Tuesday that would expand gambling at casinos and allow slot machines at horse-racing tracks. In this file photo, horses and riders make their way around Fairmount Park.

A measure that would expand gambling at casinos and allow slot machines at horse-racing tracks won approval Wednesday in the Illinois House.

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CRIME

Board expected to rule in 30 days on former Trooper Matt Mitchell's plea for workers' comp

The Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission on Wednesday heard former Illinois State Trooper Matt Mitchell ask again for workers' compensation benefits for injuries he sustained in a crash that killed two Collinsville sisters.

2 days ago
CRIME

Alleged meth makers charged after chase, struggle, Columbia police say

A high-speed chase of a pair of alleged meth makers who attacked officers led to criminal charges on Tuesday, Columbia Police said.

2 days ago
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How did missing woman die? Fairview Heights police pursue criminal charges

A St. Clair County Coroner's jury has ruled the death of a State Park Place woman was accidental.

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MORE SPORTS

Belleville East grad will play in qualifier event for U.S. Open

Belleville East graduate Christian Heavens has been living out of a suitcase, playing in "mini" tour events throughout the South and Midwest, trying to make enough money from week to week to play in the next event.

2 days ago
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Swansea police officer files sex discrimination complaint

A female police officer filed a sex discrimination complaint against the village.

3 days ago
CRIME

Wood River man accused of abusing his 5-month-old son

A Wood River man is accused of twisting his infant son's leg and breaking his ribs.

3 days ago
METRO-EAST NEWS

Don't miss this

Yes, kids, look away. That is indeed a naked man running across the field at Busch Stadium.

3 days ago
LATEST NEWS

One highway worker dies, three co-workers injured in I-64 crash

A highway worker hit by a vehicle Tuesday morning on Interstate 64 died of his injuries and four other people were injured in the crash.

3 days ago
LATEST NEWS

Gambling expansion bill still in play in Springfield

Some working within the local horse racing industry are confident that Gov. Pat Quinn will approve a long-sought after gambling expansion at Illinois horse tracks.

3 days ago
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Senate OKs Haine bills on corpse-moving, terrorism

The Illinois Senate on Tuesday approved two bills sponsored by Sen. Bill Haine: one that would make it illegal to move a corpse and one that was inspired by a Southern Illinois University Edwardsville student's attempted terrorism case.

4 days ago