ST. LOUIS - A man is said to be unconscious and not breathing after being shot multiple times Monday evening. The incident occurred in the 4400 block of Elmbank Avenue in north St. Louis around 8:30 p.m., according to officials. The homicide unit was requested at the scene. This is a developing story. More will be posted as it comes into the FOX 2 newsroom ..read more

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. - Mariah Day was just 17 years old when her mother, Betsy Faria, was murdered. She’s 30 today. “Every time someone brings it up or we hear from the detectives, it’s kind of like a pause—like a shock in your body again,” she said. Her mother was stabbed to death in her Lincoln County home in December 2011. Day says prosecutors, at the time, led her to believe her stepfather, Russ Faria, was the killer. Deep inside, she says she always felt otherwise. “I would stay up late at night and just kind of think, 'Oh, my mom’s killer is still out there,’” she said. Russ Faria was ..read more

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. - A multi-vehicle crash in Jefferson County sent seven people to the hospital Monday evening. The crash happened near Missouri Highway PP and Highway 30 around 7 p.m., according to officials. Three were sent to Children's Hospital, and the other four were transported to Mercy South Hospital. The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. A preliminary investigation says one vehicle stopped and was rear-ended. No further information has been released. This is a developing story. More will be posted as it comes into the FOX 2 newsroom ..read more

BELLEVILLE, Ill. - “This bill will save lives and lower healthcare costs for millions of Illinoisans,” Illinois Governor JB Pritzker said. Governor Pritzker reinforced his call to reform health insurance through the Healthcare Protection Act Monday morning at Memorial Hospital in Belleville. “For far too long, insurance companies and not doctors have been free to determine what treatment options patients should have and how quickly they can receive it,” he said. The key elements of the legislation were displayed on a sign near the podium where legislators and healthcare officials spoke. “Too m ..read more

CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, Ill. – Senior citizens in Cahokia Heights say they’re seeing results after reporting of teens leaving them in fear in their neighborhood. FOX 2 was called in to help when residents complained of teenagers stealing packages, crossing property lines and even making threats to senior citizens. The mayor vowed to take action. “It has been a much better scenario now than it was before,” one resident, who is choosing to keep her identity private, said. “I’m happy to see that they are taking this seriously and some progress has been done…I have spoken with a couple of my neighbors an ..read more

Tipping has always been a heavily debated topic. Some don't like it. Some believe it's necessary. Concerned members of the food and beverage industry and local lawmakers gathered on April 22 to debate an Illinois bill that would potentially change tipping as we know it. The proposed bill is not only gaining steam, but also opposition. The proposal in question is House Bill 5345, which is sponsored by State Representative Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez. Some local restaurant owners fear they won't survive the passage of this bill. That's why people against the bill gathered Monday to share their co ..read more

ST. LOUIS - Passover is the most observed Jewish holiday in the country. It commences with the Seder, a cherished gathering often shared with loved ones. Several gathered in St. Charles to celebrate in a rabbi’s backyard Monday night. "There are about 6,000 Jews in the county, and people want to celebrate! And to have this in my backyard, it’s a privilege and it’s an honor," Rabbi Chaim Landa, co-director of Chabad Jewish Center of St. Charles County, said. The holiday, spans over eight days, commemorating the Israelites liberation from slavery in Egypt following years of oppression. Thes ..read more

ST. LOUIS - On the heels of a dismal front-page report about downtown St. Louis in the Wall Street Journal, FOX 2 has obtained new photos showing blatant trespassing and disregard for safety at the iconic Railway Exchange Building, also known as the former Famous Barr Department store.  The photos show young people hanging out on top of the condemned building. Downtown workers say it’s become a near-daily occurrence. The City of St. Louis installed metal plates and doors, but those have been breached, allowing access to the building’s interior and ultimately, the roof. One regular downtow ..read more

MAPLEWOOD, Mo. - The Maplewood Police Department shared surveillance images showing what appears to be an individual on Friday spraying a red substance on an Israeli flag and a banner showing the images of Israeli hostages held by Hamas.  The homeowner, who asked not to be identified, has been the repeated target of vandalism. She said Israeli flags have been stolen multiple times. The homeowner spoke with FOX 2 while preparing for Passover, a time to reflect on liberation from slavery. “We don’t feel safe as Jews,” the homeowner said. “We don’t feel safe because of a very vocal and ..read more

ST. CHARLES, Mo. – Some residents in a St. Charles community are upset over teens speeding through their neighborhood on dirt bikes. St. Charles Police had several officers patrolling the Cambridge Crossing neighborhood Monday following a handful of complaints over safety concerns. The department tells FOX 2 that they are taking those complaints seriously. Several neighbors told FOX 2 they are worried these kids are either going to end up hurting someone or themselves. Longtime Cambridge Crossing resident Karen Thornhill lives off of Cambridge Crossing Drive. She said neighbors have legitimate ..read more