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Bacterial illness spike linked to LongHorn Steakhouse in Metro East

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www.youtube.com – FOX 2 St. Louis – 2024-10-02 21:12:13

SUMMARY: The Saint Clair County Department is investigating a cluster of stomach illnesses linked to the LongHorn Steakhouse in Fairview Heights, where 12 out of 14 reported cases of Shigella involve its customers. Symptoms include stomach pain and diarrhea, with six hospitalized. The restaurant voluntarily closed for two days to enhance sanitation with hospital-grade disinfectants and reaffirm food safety practices. Health emphasize the importance of handwashing to prevent the spread of Shigella, which can transmit through contaminated food. Anyone experiencing symptoms after dining at the restaurant is advised to seek medical attention.

Health officials are investigating a spike in bacterial infections in the Metro East with several cases linked to a LongHorn Steakhouse restaurant.

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Inside the sex trafficking fight and the victims most targeted

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www.youtube.com – FOX 2 St. Louis – 2024-11-01 21:45:05

SUMMARY: Foster care are often targeted by traffickers, as highlighted by Fox Files investigator Chris Hayes. Recent trafficking incidents at the Renaissance Hotel and Casino involved missing from foster care and minors, revealing concerning patterns. Statistics show that 78-80% of trafficking survivors have spent time in foster or adoptive care. Training for , professionals, and citizens focuses on identifying and assisting victims, emphasizing the importance of intervention while ensuring personal safety. Survivors require ongoing to avoid re-victimization, highlighting the need for community awareness and involvement in preventing trafficking.

Two recent sex trafficking busts โ€“ one at the Renaissance Hotel in April 2023 and another at River City Casino this past February – reveal a pattern.

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Past EPA violations at company with ties to Fredericktownโ€™s CMR

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www.youtube.com – FOX 2 St. Louis – 2024-11-01 17:18:41

SUMMARY: The Frederick Town Recycling Center, which recently caught fire, is linked to Critical Mineral Recovery (CMR), a company with a history of EPA violations. Both CMR and the , Illinois facility share the same president. Past incidents in Madison resulted in 14 EPA violations related to hazardous waste disposal and facility standards. According to attorney Al Watkins, while CMR and the fire may not be directly connected, the fire itself led to violations. CMR states it collaborates with the EPA to enhance safety measures. Investigations are ongoing regarding the previous violations and the recent fire’s implications.

A company with ties to the Fredericktown battery processing plant that caught fire this has a history of EPA violations.ย 

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Trio charged in Wildwood kidnapping, assault

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www.youtube.com – FOX 2 St. Louis – 2024-10-31 18:37:26

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The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office issued charges against suspects in connection with a kidnapping and assault over multiple days in Wildwood.

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