CHICAGO — Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker issued an executive order Tuesday directing state agencies to identify up to 4% of general fund appropriations next year and limit hiring and non-essential spending. Pritzker blames President Trump's "reckless economic policies" for the move. President Trump and Pritzker repeatedly target each other on social media and the president [...]
St. Louis County Executive Sam Page, a physician and former anesthesiologist, called U.S. President Donald Trump's recent claims linking Tylenol to autism "reckless," criticizing the president's promotion of unproven medical claims.
Public trust in the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has dropped sharply among St. Louis adults, even as childhood vaccination rates in the city fall to levels that health experts say leave communities vulnerable to outbreaks.
A Washington University survey and an NBC/Stanford analysis both suggest that unless trust in public health institutions can be rebuilt, St. Louis may be on the front lines of a national backslide.
The Osage Nation Historic Preservation Office has reacquired Sugarloaf Mound, a sacred site believed to be St. Louis' oldest human-made structure and last Native American mound.
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) -- The Illinois Department of Agriculture is warning the public about an invasive species in the state -- and is asking for your help. The spotted lanternfly is native to China -- but has been introduced across the United States. Experts say it first popped up in Illinois in 2023 -- and [...]
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A viral video capturing a T-Mobile Center employee being assaulted by a teenager during an NBA YoungBoy concert has sparked outrage on social media. The incident occurred on Sunday night at the T-Mobile Center, where around 13,000 people attended the concert. The video shows the employee being pushed to the ground [...]
ST. LOUIS - Each month on FOX 2, we salute local first responders, military, or veterans with our Proud to Serve award. This month, we shine the spotlight on Gabrielle Johnson who serves her community of Millstadt, IL as a paramedic. Richard was nominated by his mother who tells us He's an outstanding Police Officer as [...]
President Donald Trump was returning to the United Nations on Tuesday, promoting his view that the international forum is “decaying” the global order and putting forward a new vision, building on his "America First" agenda.
Despite financial struggles of its parent company, Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, Six Flags St. Louis is investing in repairs, concession upgrades, and new rides to maintain and improve its operations.
ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ill. - A fire destroyed a home overnight Tuesday in Cahokia Heights. The fire broke out shortly before 1:30 a.m. on the 4200 block of Baker Avenue. Authorities say two people were home at the time of the fire but managed to escape. No injuries were reported from the fire. The house [...]
ST. LOUIS - Another round of widespread rain and storms is expected Tuesday. After a dry start, rain will build in from the west by the afternoon. There is a chance for some heavy pockets of rain and some isolated stronger storms that could produce some hail and high winds. Highs are expected to be [...]
Members of the medical community have expressed dismay over the president’s comments, saying there’s not enough scientific evidence to support the claim.
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