Illinois State Police investigate East St. Louis Officer’s death

An officer died Friday night in East St. Louis. Officer Rayvion Smith was found in the 200-block of Missouri Avenue. “Officer ...
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Man charged in death of Granite City woman who was shot, dropped off at hospital

Corey Ayers, 30, was charged with first-degree murder in the 2025 death of 22-year-old Jamya Dukes.
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Metro East pursuit ends with suspect's death from apparent self-inflicted gunshot

A police pursuit in St. Clair County ended early Saturday with the suspect's death from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Illinois State Police are investigating the incident at the request of ...

Trailblazing East St. Louis educator Lillian Parks remembered for her dedication

Her footsteps will forever be on the canvas of the hearts of the many lives she touched,” said Superintendent. Arthur Culver.

East St. Louis had the fewest homicides in 45 years in 2025, state police say

The 15 homicides committed in East St. Louis in 2025 represents the lowest level in the metro-east city in 45 years, ...