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Launched nationally in July 2022, 988 is the three-digit dialing code for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, created to provide an easier, more accessible way for people experiencing emotional distress to get help. Since its launch three years ago, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline has connected millions of Americans in distress with trained crisis professionals, answering more than 16 million calls, texts, and chats to date. Thanks to these dedicated mental health professionals, including those at Centerstone, response times have dropped dramatically, with the national average speed to answer being just over 60 seconds across all modalities. Answer rates have also improved significantly: 98% for texts, 91% for online chats, and 88% for phone calls. As a result, the 988 Lifeline is reaching more people, more quickly than ever before, helping to save thousands of lives. While the numbers matter, the heart of 988 is the people. None of this groundbreaking work would be possible without

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MARION – Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs today returned a lost Purple Heart medal to the grand-niece of a World War II veteran who earned it while fighting the Germans in Italy. Frerichs reunited Army Private Stephen J. Grabowski’s military medals with grand-niece Chrystal Cantrell during a ceremony at VFW Post 1301 in Marion. It is the 16th lost medal Frerichs has returned as part of Operation Purple Heart , an unprecedented mission to reunite lost medals with the rightful owners. The iconic military honor is given to individuals wounded or killed during military combat. “Private Grabowski sacrificed a great deal to stop an evil dictator and ensure a free world,” Frerichs said. “It is never too late to honor the sacrifices of the Greatest Generation.” On April 15, 1945, during the closing days of active fighting in Europe, Grabowski and thousands of others participated in Operation Grapeshot, the final Allied attack during the Italian Campaign.

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CHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker signed Senate Bill 1181 into law, clarifying that the protections in the Citizen Participation Act apply to the freedom of the press to opine, report, or investigate matters of public concern. The Citizen Participation Act protects against “strategic lawsuits against public participation” (SLAPPs), and with this new amendment, news media will be explicitly added as a protected entity. In Illinois, journalists facing defamation lawsuits and similar litigation for reporting on public matters will be protected under the same legislation. “As Trump and his friends continue their frivolous and targeted attacks on members of the free press, we are working to protect and empower Illinois journalists as they keep the general public informed,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “This law will strengthen our anti-SLAPP legislation in Illinois—ensuring press don’t have to fear retaliation for reporting the truth and

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Republican Attorney General Andrew Bailey will become a co-deputy director of the FBI

A man has been arrested for allegedly giving abortion-inducing drugs to a pregnant woman without her consent, resulting in a miscarriage.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Two men were killed and three other people were hurt, including a juvenile, in a shooting where the victims were found at a downtown Kansas City parking lot at 13th and Grand on Sunday morning. Kansas City police say the early investigation indicates an argument led to shots being fired just [...]

Workers at FEMA worry that demanding disaster survivors access services using email could shut out people without internet connectivity from receiving government aid.

A gorgeous day ahead with temperatures at or just shy of 80. Plenty of sunshine as well. Clear and cool overnight with lows dropping into the 50s. Monday will also be unseasonably cool with temperatures likely not making it out of the 70s. We'll see an increase in cloud cover on Monday but will stay [...]

Plant of the Week: Lantana. This tropical can be overwintered indoors. Winter 2025-26 will be our third winter with beautiful indoor Lanatana flowers when it’s dreary outside. Tuesday, August 26th, Application Deadline for FEMA assistance for St. Louis tornado Learn about pressure canning, boiling water bath canning, steam canning, dehydration, and freezing your garden harvests … Continue reading This Week in Gardening & Nature →

A man was killed in a shooting early this morning in North St. Louis near Janay's Cocktail Lounge on Marcus Avenue. The incident occurred around 2:30 AM when officers responded to reports of shots fired. Police confirmed that the man died at the scene, and homicide detectives are currently investigating the case. Authorities have not [...]

“We can be a $1 billion artificial intelligence company that's known as one of the best AI companies in the world, focused on authenticity and safety.”

Willieann's Snack Shop held its grand opening Saturday in north St. Louis.

The People's Community Action Corporation hosted its annual community resource fair, but this year, the mission was different.

Civil engineering and survey firm Bax Engineering, St. Charles, Missouri, added Austin Maier as a survey party chief; Landon Quarles as a survey field crew team member; and Dylan Pettus and Andrew Wilson as AutoCAD technicians on the firm’s drafting…