Illinois Leaders Say They Have Reached School Funding Deal

CHICAGO (AP) – Illinois’ legislative leaders say they’ve reached a tentative agreement in the state’s school funding fight, but details are still being worked out. Senate Republican Leader Bill Brady and House Republican Leader Jim Durkin issued a statement Thursday saying there’s “agreement in principle,” but wording won’t be released until “drafts have been reviewed.”…

Motorist Charged With Driving Into Crowd Holding Vigil Over Police Shooting of Transgender Suspect

ST. LOUIS (KTRS) Charges have been filed against the driver in an incident last night in the Grove neighborhood. St. Louis police say the Circuit Attorney’s Office issued warrants against 59-year-old Mark Colao in connection with the incident. The incident happened during a vigil in the Grove neighborhood Wednesday night for a transgender suspect killed by…

Suspect Charged In Kirkwood Shooting

Kirkwood, MO  (KTRS)  A suspect is facing charges in connection with a double shooting in Kirkwood. Twenty-seven-year-old Joshua Watkins has been charged on several counts, including first degree assault after two people were shot early Wednesday morning on Gordon and Ohlman avenues. The victims are said to be in stable condition. There’s no word on…