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HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital Breaks Ground on $50 Million New Surgery Center/Medical Office Building

8 months ago
O’FALLON, Ill. — Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) St. Elizabeth’s Hospital ceremonially broke ground on the future location of its new outpatient surgery center and medical office building on Monday, July 28. The hospital’s Certificate of Need (CON) received unanimous approval from the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board (HFSRB) in March 2025 for the addition of this important project on the hospital’s campus. “We are excited to be able to bring much-needed, local health care resources to our community,” shared Chris Klay, President and CEO of HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital. “The surgical treatment center addresses the growing need for a more convenient and accessible location for minor outpatient surgeries and procedures that can be done on a same-day basis, with no need for an inpatient stay.” The project is a $50 million investment that illustrates HSHS’ and St. Elizabeth’s ongoing

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El Burro Loco closes amid $358K sales tax debt

8 months ago
ST. LOUIS - El Burro Loco, a Mexican food restaurant in the Central West End, has appeared to have closed its doors due to owing thousands in sales taxes The restaurant, located on North Euclid Avenue, closed sometime last week, according to reports from the Post Dispatch. It is uncertain if the closure is permanent. [...]
Nick Gladney

Donors to private school voucher program removed from Missouri transparency site

8 months ago
Who’s funding a state’s tax credit program for private school tuition is no longer available through Missouri’s transparency portal, following a decision by the State Treasurer’s Office to permanently remove the information. Donors and their contribution amounts were available July 2, 2024, when The Independent accessed the information and published a report three days later […]
Annelise Hanshaw

Undoing the vote of Missourians without accountability or repercussions

8 months ago
The majority of Missourians can vote for something, but the elected officials we send to Jefferson City are bold and brazen enough to cave to special interests, lobbyists or their own self-interests and undo the people’s votes. Why should we let them undo the laws and policies we approve? Left unaddressed, it gives tacit approval […]
Janice Ellis

Very hot Tuesday, Relief comes after Wednesday storms

8 months ago
ST. LOUIS - Big heat and humidity continue for the Bi-State region Tuesday. Highs will be well into the 90s, with heat index values of 105 F+ in the afternoon. No matter where you are, the combination of big heat and humidity will make it tough to be outside for long periods of time. Stay [...]
Angela Hutti