Court filings show a Chesterfield music studio is accused of owing more than $840,000 to contractors for build‑out and finish work.

A longtime downtown fro‑yo spot at 1021 Washington Ave has reopened as Bella’s Coffee Café, serving locally roasted coffee, pastries, breakfast sandwiches and cocktails.

A St. Charles County prosecutor declined to press criminal charges after a late‑December brawl at a Winfield sports bar that involved the mayor and off‑duty officers.

Jefferson County extended a ban on swimming at Rockford Park through April 30, 2027 after repeated drownings and dangerous currents in the Big River. Deputies will enforce new multilingual signage while county leaders pursue federal funding to start dam work.

First Alert 4 says the North County Police Cooperative confirmed that an officer shot and killed K‑9 Oya during a July pursuit in Wellston, renewing questions about the department's handling of the case.

A pedestrian was killed after a semitruck struck them on westbound I-64 near O'Fallon Friday morning. Illinois State Police are investigating the collision.

District 5 officers executed a Kingsway West search warrant and found suspected drugs, a firearm and two neglected dogs; charges were filed, police say.

Foodies Eat First Fest will run across two weekends in 2026 and add a citywide Restaurant Week Sept. 1–13, organizers say. The May kickoff is set for May 2–3 downtown.

The city debuted a free Gateway ID to help residents open bank accounts, get library cards and access city services. Cards are available in person at City Hall.

Federal prosecutors say eight people were arrested in St. Louis in a probe alleging illegal gun sales and cocaine distribution; several defendants are accused of entering the U.S. without authorization.

Treasurer Vivek Malek says higher costs for a new retirement savings program are startup investments, but critics say the sticker shock demands clearer oversight.

Sunny, breezy Wednesday with highs near 67°F. Gardeners in northern suburbs should watch for possible frost Saturday morning.

A former East St. Louis library director was sentenced to 15 months and ordered to repay $102,249 after prosecutors say she used library and replacement benefit cards for personal gain.