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Cook County property taxes are higher in the south suburbs than in the north suburbs, largely due to how they're used to fund schools.

Mayor Joseph Woods presented The State of Park Forest on Thursday, November 9 - exploring the weak and strong points of the village.

Jails in St. Louis and St. Louis County will be part of a project with the Department of Mental Health. Advocates say the state isnt taking the right approach.

Inmates first received access to the tablets in October 2021. In the 14 months since, use of force by guards is down 40% and assaults on staff are down 60%.

SAINT LOUIS, Missouri (WABC) -- A man from the Bronx who became a ground-breaking chess champion at a young age believes in the possibilities that come from playing the game -- and hes taking his campaign on the road to prisons. More than 100 inmates at the Saint Louis County Justice Center are playing in the jails first chess tournament. "These guys, theyre good. Thats what they do," correction officer Mario Reed said. "Theres some good players in there." Justus Williams watched it all. He bec...