Police are increasing their presence in a downtown neighborhood where gun fire erupted Monday evening. via CW11 St. Louis KPLR-TV News

"It is logical to provide similar proof of citizenship when it comes time to cast a ballot."

BRENTWOOD, Mo. - As lawmakers advanced a proposal Thursday that could lead to photo ID requirements for voters, Lillie Lewis expressed fears that a chain reaction of circumstances could make it difficult for ... via Joplin Globe

The month of May heralds many things: the end of school, the beginning of barbecue weather. via Riverfront Times

St. Louis - Republican candidates for governor Sarah Steelman and Kenny Hulshof will discuss new policy proposals in St. via CW11 St. Louis KPLR-TV News

A high speed police chase ends when the suspects try to run but are taken down by police. via MyFox St. Louis

"Sometimes we get in and get them, but most of the time they're so far along there is nothing we can do"

City firefighters and police are investigating whether an arsonist is to blame for nine fires in vacant buildings in the same neighborhood over four days. via FireFightingNews.com

Subject : The New Noise When asked about their musical influences, Loose Screwz and Scripts "The Nature Boy" of the East St. via Riverfront Times

"I've-been-shot-in-the-junk-by-a-laser-gun"

The Caucasian Chalk Circle Reviewed in this issue. Harlem Duet A prequel to Shakespeare's Othello , Djanet Sears' Harlem Duet imagines the dissolution of Othello's marriage to African-American grad student ... via Riverfront Times

Ladue landmark Busch's Grove is closing. The restaurant's last day of business will be Saturday, May 24. via Riverfront Times

"Life is a banquet, and most poor suckers are starving to death."

For Broadway lovers, there will be no more congenial spot than Lebanon tonight when the 1960 classic "Camelot" opens on the Looking Glass Playhouse stage. via Belleville News

ALTON, Ill. - Sandy Baumberger says she never expected to see her wallet again when it was stolen 35 years ago. via KSTP-TV Minneapolis

"For the family, we extend our heartfelt condolences for their loss"

A 22-year-old Alton man died Tuesday night after a St. Charles County sheriff's deputy used a Taser to subdue him. via Alton Telegraph

An St. Charles County Sheriff's Department's internal investigation has found that a deputy acted properly in using a stun gun on a suspect who died a short time later. via WTHI-TV Terre Haute

A man police are looking for after a videotaped Sunday morning gun battle in Alton was out on his own recognizance - meaning no cash bond required - after his arrest on an earlier crime. via Alton Telegraph

Police believe they've found a suspect in the burglary of an Illinois state lawmaker's Alton office, but the legislator's computer taken during the break-in remains missing. via WAND-TV Decatur

The second of two brothers charged in connection with a shooting Sunday morning in Alton has surrendered to authorities. via STLtoday

"There has been some consolidation of Ford operations in St. Louis this past year and some on this side of the river. Ford wanted to consolidate our operation. I think it is for the betterment of both the Alton and Wood River operations."

Roberts Ford Inc. at 1371 Vaughn Road in Wood River will be closed by day's end today, Sam Roberts, owner of the dealership, said Wednesday morning. via Alton Telegraph

A 30-year-old Alton man is accused of entering a neighbor's home and confronting the occupants with a bow and arrow. via Chicago Tribune