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The stunning downward spiral of Michael Madigan’s political career ended Friday with a 7 1/2-year prison sentence and a $2.5 million fine.

Justin Baker, MD, clutches a tiny koala bear as he talks about his approach to treating children facing a life-limiting or life-ending illness. The oncologist and palliative care specialist was a keynote speaker at a recent OSF Innovation showcase at the Jump Simulation & Education Center in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Baker has also served as a consultant for palliative care at OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois. The koala reinforces his message: Quality of Life for All Kids or QoLA which means embedding palliative care early and into every aspect of caring for a very sick child. Dr. Baker is a nationally recognized leader in pediatric palliative care with more than 30 years of experience and helped develop one of the country’s first integrated programs dedicated to this approach. He is now the chief of the Division of Quality of Life and Pediatric Palliative Care at Stanford Medicine. Additionally, he serves as the associate chief quality officer for Patient Experience

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Authorities have identified the victim of a homicide investigation from earlier this week, which appeared to involve a crash and gunfire, as a Florissant teenager.

Michael Madigan, the longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history, was convicted of trading legislation for the enrichment of his friends and allies.

The No Kings protests have been planned for more than a month to coincide with the U.S. military parade planned this weekend. 

You’ve probably heard the saying, “Treat your body like a temple.” Bob Weaver admits he used to treat his like a tent. The 62-year-old OSF HealthCare Mission Partner (employee) from Danville, Illinois, has had three heart stents to fix blockages. The most recent came in October 2024, something he dubbed a “last chance wake up call.” And wake up he did. During cardiac rehabilitation, Weaver lost 33 pounds, four inches off his waist and got his blood pressure and cholesterol back to a healthy level. Now, he and his care team are using the experience to educate others: how will your body change when recovering from a heart event? What’s normal, and what’s not? Things to track in cardiac rehab Tricia Herman is a registered nurse who was on the team who guided Weaver in cardiac rehab. She emphasizes that cardiac rehab isn’t a weight loss program. But, a slim down like Weaver had isn’t uncommon. “Everybody’s different,”

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The governor said he was appointing Derek Winters, a St. Louis native and chief operating officer of KNOWiNK, as transition director for the state takeover.

It is the fourth pending lawsuit against Riverview accusing the mayor of misconduct.

The population has fallen nearly 90% since a statewide elimination program began, according to the University of Missouri Extension.

An animated film based on Paul McCartney’s children’s book High in the Clouds is in the works, and while we knew McCartney was going to voice a character in it, exactly…

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In recent weeks, Sheriff Alfred Montgomery has suggested hospital transportation is not his job. He’s also threatened to stop doing it, frustrating aldermen concerned about detainees’ welfare.

Rain and thunderstorms are hitting the St. Louis region, with dry spells expected over the weekend.

Lafranz Deandre Wilson Jr., 19, of Florissant, was the man fatally shot on Tuesday at Chambers Road and West Florissant Avenue, police said.

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri praised the addition of radiation exposure compensation funds in the Senate version of the costly “one big beautiful” budget reconciliation bill that extends and expands tax cuts and reduces funding from social safety net programs. Hawley, a Republican, said Friday the proposed revival and expansion of the […]

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe announced a new appointee to oversee the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department’s (SLMPD) citizen-led board of police commissioners. St. Louis City native Derek Winters will serve as the Transition Director. According to the Governor’s Office, Winters will work with St. Louis City officials, SLMPD, Missouri’s Department of [...]

On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, STLPR's Jason Rosenbaum talks to U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt about protests over Donald Trump's immigration enforcement methods – and so called Big Beautiful Bill. Rosenbaum also talks with Democratic Sen. Steven Roberts and House Speaker Jon Patterson about the just concluded special session. And he also discussed with STLPR's Sarah Kellogg whether the bipartisan spirit of the extra time in Jefferson City can last.

COLLINSVILLE — The Collinsville Police Department announced in its weekly "Fugitive Friday" social media post that Alec A. Bill has an outstanding felony warrant for Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon and Possession of a Controlled Substance after missing a scheduled court date. The department is seeking assistance from the public in locating Bill and encourages anyone with information about his whereabouts to contact them anonymously at 618-344-2131, extension 5209. In a social media post, the police department said, “Alec! If you see this post, turn yourself in to any police department.” The post also noted that individuals who fail to appear for court may have their photos posted online as part of the department’s effort to encourage compliance. These charges and statements made herein are based upon probable cause. The defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

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