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ALTON – OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center continues fortifying its efforts in addressing the mental health and well-being needs of youth and young adults in the Riverbend region. Lisa Lawrence, M.S.W., licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), psychotherapist, is the newest addition to the robust Psychological Services department roster at OSF Saint Anthony’s. Ms. Lawrence has more than 22 years of providing outpatient and inpatient therapy services in individual and group settings in the greater St. Louis metro area on both sides of the river. “My goal is to create a collaborative relationship with clients and help them feel safe to explore challenges, identify barriers to wanted change, and develop mutually agreed upon goals,” says Ms. Lawrence. “I approach my work with curiosity, empathy and humility. My hope is that my clients experience personal growth and self-discovery in their work with me toward peace, relief and joy.” Lawrence wi

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) released the following statement on her vote against House Republicans' tax package: “The Republican tax package is nothing more than a massive handout to the wealthiest Americans at the expense of everyone else. It unfairly harms the bottom 10 percent of earners while delivering the most benefits to the top 10 percent. It also cuts billions from Medicaid and SNAP, and adds more than $3 trillion to the national debt,” said Congresswoman Budzinski. “This bill turns its back on working families, meaning while billionaires receive tax breaks, middle class families will instead pay more in annual living expenses. We need middle class tax relief, support for those who need it, and real fiscal responsibility. This bill fails on all counts, which is why I voted NO.” Below are some of the specific impacts the tax package would have on Illinois’ 13th Congressional District: 19,000 people

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ST. LOUIS - Ameren Corporation announced today a $1 million donation to assist in recovery efforts from the powerful storms and tornado that struck the St. Louis metropolitan region and surrounding areas on Friday, May 16. "These devastating storms struck at the heart of our communities, impacting our customers, employees, neighbors and friends," said Martin J. Lyons Jr. , chairman, president and chief executive officer of Ameren. "Seeing the damage firsthand is heartbreaking, but our crews are working tirelessly to rebuild what's been lost. This $1 million commitment is one more way we're standing shoulder to shoulder with the communities we serve as they begin the long road to recovery." Ameren will provide $750,000 to community organizations to help assist in the ongoing recovery efforts. Partner organizations receiving the recovery funds are the United Way of Greater St. Louis , the American Red Cross , The Salvation Army, the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis and

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EDWARDSVILLE - Metro East Humane Society recently raised over $38,000 with a 24-hour “Slumber Pawty.” The event encouraged volunteers to spend 24 hours at the shelter with the animals. Mady O’Reilly, MEHS Development Manager, explained that the experience allowed people to engage with the dogs while fundraising for veterinary care, food, facility upkeep and more. “It’s just this really awesome event where we decided that we’re going to all get together and we’re going to spend 24 hours at the shelter, because at the end of the day, shelter pets just want someone to cuddle up with just like any other dog,” O’Reilly said. “The event has been really awesome to be a part of, and it really has done so many amazing things for all of the pets here.” The idea behind the “Slumber Pawty” was started in 2017 at Gateway Pet Guardians in East St. Louis. MEHS joined in 2019. As the initiative has grown, there ar

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ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis region has more than 48,000 skilled workers in Advanced Manufacturing and the region ranks among the top 20 metros for aerospace employment with nearly four times more aerospace manufacturing employees than other similar-sized markets. The bi-state region also ranks first in the nation for on-the-job training programs and third for completed internships helping to contribute to workforce growth to support the number of advanced manufacturing firms in the area. Among the major employers calling the St. Louis region home are General Motors, Boeing, West Star Aviation, True Manufacturing, Evertrak, Emerson, Oasis Berco, Lear, The Greenbrier Companies, Gulfstream Aerospace Corp., ICL Group and Scott Air Force Base, with several of those recently or currently expanding their operations. Boeing, which already has more than 16,000 employees in the bi-state region, is planning a multi-billion expansion to add a one million square-foot advanced aerospace manufacturing

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SPRINGFIELD - Ahead of Memorial Day, Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced the return of a Purple Heart medal to the grandson of a late World War II Army veteran from Lansing, Ill. Army Cpl. Henry Van Der Noord was one of four brothers who fought for the U.S. during World War II, with all of them making it home. He earned the Purple Heart for wounds he suffered during the fight to liberate the Philippines in May 1945. “Mr. Van Der Noord and his brothers served their country proudly during a crucial time in our world’s history,” Frerichs said while returning the Purple Heart to Van Der Noord’s grandson, Christopher Reed, also a veteran. “I am proud to return this honor to his loving family.” Reed, the first male grandchild, got the medal when he was 8 or 9. He also received his grandfather’s Army green dress jacket, and some other medals. The Purple Heart stood out, however. “When I first got it, I didn’t know what th

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A regional partnership aims to train young people in anticipation of increasing demand for renewable energy-focused jobs in the heart of coal country.

ST. LOUIS COUNTY – The 76th annual ‘Gravois Trail Memorial Day Good Turn’ is happening at Jefferson Barracks on Sunday. It will start with a procession at around 11:30 a.m. from the VA Hospital to the Flagstaff. The American Flag will be raised to half-staff at noon with speakers and a traditional playing of taps. [...]

ARNOLD, Mo. – A rare albino deer was caught on camera in the front yard of a home in Arnold. The deer was spotted grazing with its herd, calmly enjoying a late-night snack before it took off into the dark. This moment was captured just before midnight on Friday by Fox 2 viewer Branden Fehr’s [...]

Widespread rain and some rumbles of thunder are still impacting our far southern portions of the viewing area. This rain should gradually shift southeast through the morning. The rest of the area will have scattered light rain showers and, for the most part, cloudy skies. This combination will keep temperatures in the 60s today. Tonight [...]

The victims are a 32-year-old man, a 10-year-old and 9-year-old, believe to be family.

Heavy smoke had caused a backup on Highway 47. One car skidded while braking, rear-ending a motorcycle and pushing it into the back of an SUV.

The four are among the first people charged in connection to thefts in areas damaged by a mile-wide tornado that ripped through multiple St. Louis neighborhoods on May 16.

Volunteers have been combing neighborhoods and meeting with residents — including many senior citizens — who are trying to live in homes deemed unsafe by the city.