CHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), and the Illinois Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) announced $24.7 million in funding for 434 entities through the Illinois Pharmacy Support Program, an initiative to strengthen access to pharmacy services across Illinois. The program was designed to assist pharmacies around the state most at risk of closure or financial strain, particularly those serving in rural areas,
BELLEVILLE – Designed for rising students in grades 10 to 12, the Crime Scene to Court program introduces students to the investigation of a possible crime, the processing of forensic evidence, and using the analysis of that evidence at a mock trial. Students will process a mock crime scene where they will learn through experience as they collect evidence. They will complete laboratory analyses on some of the evidence acquired and conclude with legal training, to prepare as witnesses
The Muny Announces Full Cast for ‘Shrek The Musical’ June 25-July 2 Family favorite based on hit DreamWorks film runs for 8 nights The Muny has announced the full cast for its production of Shrek The Musical, which storms the James S. McDonnell Stage for eight nights this summer. Shrek The Musical, the family […]
Days after lawmakers adjourned in May, a company hoping to crack state gambling market with video slot machines donated $200,000 to three of the proposal’s boosters in the General Assembly.
GLEN CARBON - Lyla Hickam was a freshman for the girls soccer team at Father McGivney Catholic High School this season and made key contributions to the Griffins' IHSA Class 1A state championship season as a defender, which ended with a 3-0 win over Pleasant Plains in the final on June 6, 2026, at North Central College in Naperville. During the season, Hickam also scored one goal and had two assists for four points, providing a lift of energy throughout the season as a freshman starter. She
Missouri U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley, a supporter of the quicker-contract measure, applauded House effort and urges U.S. Senate colleagues to pass his similar bill
A couple posts an engagement photo, and within minutes the comments fill up: hearts, jokes, blessings, advice, and sometimes even tears from people far away. Love may begin between two people, but it rarely stays private for long. People have a strong urge to make love visible, and that urge says something important about how we live together. Love is personal, but public celebration gives it social meaning. A wedding, an anniversary dinner, a hand held in the street, a Valentine card on a desk
On June 13, 1525, the German reformer Martin Luther married Katharina von Bora, a former nun, in Wittenberg. At the time, the marriage mattered far beyond their household. Luther was already one of the central figures of the Protestant Reformation, a movement that challenged the authority and practices of the Roman Catholic Church. By marrying, he made a public statement about religion, family life, and the role of clergy in Christian society. The event still matters today because it helped reshape
Dr. Quinn James testified in the Missouri Capitol for nine years before lawmakers passed legislation in 2018 that allows chiropractors like him to provide services through the state’s Medicaid program. What convinced lawmakers to get behind the legislation, James told The Independent, were predictions that it could help the state spend less on Medicaid. The […]
“Game Plan” taps into what makes Saint Louis unique: a place where world-class chess and deep-rooted sports culture intersect. Spanning all three galleries and running through Spring 2027, the exhibition […]
Rod Stewart canceled his show in San Diego, California, on June 12 due to illness — which is why fans weren't happy to see him flying to the World Cup…
ALTON, Ill. — A person was found dead inside a burning pickup truck after a crash late Sunday in Alton, authorities said. Officers with the Alton Police Department were dispatched at about 11:22 p.m. Sunday, June 14, 2026, to the 2200 block of State Street for a traffic crash involving a vehicle on fire. When officers arrived, they found a pickup truck fully engulfed in flames in the front yard of a residence. A preliminary investigation indicates the vehicle was traveling northbound
Come Face-to-Fin with Earth’s Largest Creature through The Blue Whale Story at the Saint Louis Science Center! The life story of the largest creatures on Earth will come alive at […]
stLouIST