The 15 homicides committed in East St. Louis in 2025 represents the lowest level in the metro-east city in 45 years, according to data recently released by Illinois State Police. In recent history, ...

East St. Louis man Gary D. Johnson convicted of first-degree murder in Collinsville woman's killing; investigation reveals a $10,000 murder-for-hire scheme.

A bench trial ended quickly after a stipulated set of facts and forensic evidence.

With assistance from the U.S. Marshals Service, Illinois State Police special agents arrested a man accused of fatally ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Police tape blocks off a crime scene with evidence markers on the ground. Photo: Siobhan Howerton / Pexels (The Center Square) – ...