Has the move to cashless bond impacted Illinois safety?
Under the Safe-T-Act, Illinois became the first state to eliminate cash bail. Critics claimed the change would make the streets unsafe. Now, six months after the some of the law’s changes took effect, WGN Investigates spoke with experts and prosecutors to gain a better of understanding of the new system that determines who goes free […]
Israel launches airstrikes in Lebanon as tension with Hezbollah soars
Fears of a parallel war between Israel and Lebanon’s Iran-backed Hezbollah group have soared since the Israel-Hamas conflict started.
Russia jails U.S. man on sex abuse claims that were rejected in Texas
Texas authorities dismissed abuse claims made by David Barnes’ Russian ex-wife during an acrimonious divorce, but a Moscow court found him guilty.
GOP introduces bills to fight against diversity, equity, and inclusion programs
ST. LOUIS – Missouri lawmakers are fighting over ‘diversity, equity and inclusion’ initiatives. FOX 2’s partners at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported that a house committee heard proposals that would bar state departments and medical schools from using state funding on DEI programs. They also can’t “require or incentivize” third parties to add DEI programs. South […]
St. Louis County Council considering using $20M of Rams settlement money on street repairs
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – The St. Louis County Council is considering using $20 million of the rams settlement money to repair major roads. The county received nearly $170 million. Under the bipartisan proposal, $10 million would go to repair county roads and the other $10,000 would go to county-maintained subdivision streets in unincorporated areas. […]
Free Metro Transit passes offered today
ST. LOUIS – Someone might hand you a piece of candy on Valentine’s Day if you’re riding Metro transit. ‘Citizens for Modern Transit’ is offering free monthly transit passes during March if you sign up before the end of the month. It’s limited to the first 250 people who register. South St. Louis shooting under […]
7 Ellisville, Missouri couples renewing vows today for Valentine’s Day
ELLISVILLE, Mo. – Wednesday is also Valentine’s Day, and some couples are celebrating by getting married all over again. That’s exactly what seven couples at the Creek Valley Senior Living Community in Ellisville are doing. Each couple has been married for at least 50 years. Missouri Catholic first grade teacher fired after lesson on slavery […]
Off-duty officer shot in north St. Louis being treated at hospital, manhunt continues
ST. LOUIS – Our team’s coverage of the police officer shooting continues from the hospital where the officer is being treated. As the ambulance hurried to Barnes-Jewish Hospital, several city police vehicles were escorting it. Multiple officers and Chief Robert Tracy have been here at the hospital, visiting the officer and supporting him as well […]
Black History Moment: Remembering the accomplishments of Dick Gregory
ST. LOUIS – Celebrate a comedian and civil rights icon. Dick Gregory died in August 2017. The St. . Louis native worked with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on voting and human rights for African Americans. Gregory would have turned 88 years old on Monday. His family and friends will celebrate this weekend, and you are […]
Jared Kushner defends his equity firm getting $2 billion from Saudis
Jared Kushner also scoffed at a question about the Saudi crown prince being implicated in the 2018 killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi.
