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Back by popular demand, Pompeii: The Exhibition returns to the Saint Louis Science Center on May 16. In 79 A.D., the thriving seaport city of Pompeii was frozen in time […]

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St. Louis police said they were called to the shooting in the 1000 block of Lasalle Park Court at about 7:30 p.m.

"We are all just heartbroken and trying to grieve for my mom," Vanessa Brown-Livingston said.

ALTON - Alton’s Wreaths Across America campaign has begun fundraising efforts. Organizer Margaret Hopkins stopped by “Our Daily Show!” with C.J. Nasello to talk about the Wreaths Across America program, in which volunteers lay wreaths on every grave at Alton National Cemetery. She shared that the Alton group needs to raise at least $9,500 by December to make this happen. “We need financial support. We’d like to have a wreath on every grave at the Alton National, which is about 560. So we need to raise about $9,500 to get that done. Each wreath is $17,” Hopkins explained. “And then after we raise the money for the 560, we always like to pay it forward to people who have veterans laid to rest at other cemeteries. We have those extra wreath reservations. Unless we have an overage of the 560, we won’t be able to do that this year.” The Wreaths Across America campaign is a national program that lays wreaths on the graves

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SPRINGFIELD - The Prairie State welcomed a fresh crop of new physicians on May 17, as Southern Illinois University School of Medicine awarded degrees to the Class of 2025. The commencement ceremony at the University of Illinois Springfield Performing Arts Center celebrated achievements of the 74 graduates and featured remarks from faculty members, alumni and honorees. SIU School of Medicine Dean and Provost Dr. Jerry Kruse presented diplomas to the students and Dr. Daniel Mahony, president of Southern Illinois University Carbondale, conferred the medical degrees. In his commencement address, Dr. Kevin Simon emphasized the importance of curiosity, humility and empathy. “The most powerful medicine is sometimes invisible. It’s made of attention. Stillness. Dignity,” he said. Simon is a psychiatrist and the inaugural chief behavioral health officer for the city of Boston. He is also a graduate of SIU School of Medicine (Class of 2015) and of SIU’s MEDPREP. Simon

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O’FALLON, Ill. — HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital honored all nurses during National Nurses Week, May 6-12, 2025, and proudly announces the winners of the 2025 Nursing Exemplar Awards. National Nurses Week is a dedicated time to thank and recognize the hundreds of nurses who serve throughout the country and world. The nurses of St. Elizabeth’s are the heart of our hospital, often working long hours under stressful conditions to save lives, help the sick heal and assist doctors in providing care. HSHS Southern Illinois Market Chief Nursing Officer, Regina Peterson, shared her pride in the care provided by the nursing staff. “Nursing isn't just a career; it's a calling. Our team is passionate about serving our patients and community with compassionate, high-quality care. We’re proud to recognize them during Nurses Week and to thank them for all that they do,” she said. During National Nurses Week, St. Elizabeth’s hosted the annual

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DUBUQUE, Iowa - This spring, the University of Dubuque celebrated the academic accomplishments of undergraduate, graduate, and seminary students with two commencement ceremonies on campus. A Glen Carbon woman graduated in one of the ceremonies. The University of Dubuque Spring Commencement was held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 26, 2025, in the Chlapaty Recreation and Wellness Center. The University of Dubuque Theological Seminary Commencement was held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 26, 2025, in Blades Chapel, Blades Hall. HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, DEGREE, HONORS Glen Carbon, IL Sasha Daughrity, Bachelor of Science

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ALTON - Metro East Humane Society will partner with the Alton River Dragons for “Bark in the Park” night. On July 20, 2025, a portion of River Dragon ticket sales will go to MEHS. Mady O’Reilly, MEHS Development Manager, said MEHS will have dogs at the ballpark and people are encouraged to bring their pets. “We really stress how important it is to be in the community,” she said. “I think that by having these community organizations reaching out to us to partner, it’s just a really fun way for us to be involved even more.” Tickets to the July 20 River Dragons game cost $10, and $5 of each ticket sale will go back to MEHS if attendees purchase tickets from the MEHS Edwardsville location, their Highland location, or Meow Town in Alton. MEHS will sponsor several raffles and giveaways at the event. Depending on the weather, O’Reilly said they plan to bring adoptable dogs to the game for people to meet. O’Reilly encourage

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Plant of the Week: Still time to plant Sweet Potatoes Volunteer to help with St. Louis Tornado disaster relief and recovery. There is something for everyone to do. Personally recommend volunteering with Action St. Louis and AmeriCorps St. Louis from past experience, both with sign ups on initial Volunteer link. Bellefontaine Cemetery & Arboretum plans … Continue reading This Week in Gardening & Nature →

Communities across the bi-state area are holding Memorial Day events, including parades, ceremonies, and runs, to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

More than 16,000 infant pajamas from Holiday Lane are being recalled because the elastic at the ankles can be too tight. Find the recall form here.