A major soybean research project, which collaborates with the University of Missouri, will shut down April 15 due to President Donald Trump’s dismantling of funding to the U.S. Agency for International Development. The Soybean Innovation Lab, based at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, formed in 2011 to provide researchers and organizations with the resources needed […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) and Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08) introduced the bipartisan Rural America Health Corps Act. This bill will establish a student loan repayment demonstration program for eligible providers who agree to work for five years in a rural area with a shortage of primary, dental, or mental healthcare providers. Specifically, this bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to pay one-fifth of the principal and interest on a provider's qualifying loans, totaling no more than $200,000. “Every American deserves access to high-quality health care — no matter where they live. But, a shortage of healthcare professionals in rural communities continues to impact folks in Central and Southern Illinois,” said Congresswoman Budzinski. “I’m proud to introduce the Rural America Health Corps Act to address this issue. This bipartisan legislation will help rural communities recruit and retain
ST. LOUIS -- Residents in the St. Louis area are flocking to grocery stores to stock up on essentials as a winter weather forecast predicts sleet, causing concern after recent storms. Despite the forecast not predicting significant snowfall in the metro area, the possibility of sleet has prompted many to prepare by purchasing staples like [...]
Last year Mozilla released a report showcasing how the auto industry has some of the worst privacy practices of any tech industry in America (no small feat). Massive amounts of driver behavior is collected by your car, and even more is hoovered up from your smartphone every time you connect. This data isn’t secured, often isn’t encrypted, […]
A 13-year-old boy is in critical condition after being shot in the Wells-Goodfellow neighborhood of North St. Louis, and police are currently investigating the incident.
Personnel Director Sonya Jenkins-Gray’s legal team used arguments in court to try and stop the conclusion of the hearing that could end with her ouster.
The first wave of the storm system is already affecting southern parts of the St. Louis region, with snow, sleet, and rain falling overnight, while the more substantial storm is expected to impact Wednesday into Wednesday evening, bringing significant impacts on travel and daily activities.
Nelly and Ashanti have reunited, gotten married, and are now expecting their first child, with a new docuseries documenting their journey and milestones.
The St. Louis Board of Aldermen enter their spring elections break this week with no agreement on how to spend nearly $300 million of Rams settlement money. St. Louis Public Radio reporter Eric Schmid covered the whole saga and joins STLPR's Jason Rosenbaum to discuss what happened.
A major water main break in North Saint Louis County has resulted in a widespread boil order and flooding in nearby homes, with repairs expected to take up to 8 hours to complete.
WOOD RIVER – Chestnut Health Systems™ has acquired Behavioral Health Alternatives (BHA), expanding access to integrated behavioral health services in Wood River and surrounding communities. Effective February 10, 2025, the transition ensures seamless care while enhancing vital health and wellness resources. “This acquisition aligns with our mission to improve lives through excellence in service,” said David Sharar, Ph.D., CEO, Chestnut. "By integrating Behavioral Health Alternatives into Chestnut, we are expanding access to critical health services and strengthening support for individuals in Wood River and beyond.” As part of this transition, patients will continue receiving care from the same trusted providers while gaining access to expanded resources, including: Integrated behavioral health and primary medical care to support whole-person care. On-site medical laboratories and pharmacies at three nearby locations. Comprehensive wraparound support
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