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MONROE COUNTY, Ill. - A Waterloo pilot is recovering Monday morning after a single-engine plane crashed in Monroe County, Illinois. The small plane crashed into a field off of Dd Road on Sunday, causing the plane to immediately burst into flames. The 71-year-old pilot was able to get out before the fire consumed the plane. [...]

Explore a German-style market, view millions of holiday lights, and dance your way into the new year.

Missouri’s entertainment capital offers some spectacular options, from Vegas-like music and magic to immersive museums and theme parks.

ICE!, Camp Bobby, and Chalet 27 provide guests with cozy, festive atmospheres to gather with loved ones.

Two bills pre-filed before the 2025 legislative session seek to put restrictions on how Missourians can change their gender marker on their state-issued IDs. From 2016 until this August, transgender Missourians could change their gender designation on their licenses with a form and physician signature. The Missouri Department of Revenue pulled the form after a […]

Eric DeValkenaere is going to have his prison sentence commuted. The only suspense remaining is whether the ex-Kansas City cop convicted of murder in the death of a Black man will be back with his family for Christmas.  Gov. Mike Parson is on record saying that he “doesn’t like” the fact that DeValkenaere is serving […]

Founder Sarah Schlafly is realizing St. Louis is the perfect place for an ag-tech startup to be

A running list of dining, takeout, and delivery options for the holidays.

Editor’s Note: This is the sixth installment of an occasional States Newsroom series called When and Where: Abortion Access in America, profiling individuals who have needed abortion care in the U.S. before and after Dobbs. The first installment can be found here, the second installment is here, the third is here, the fourth is here, […]

ST. LOUIS - The first new span of the new Chain of Rocks Bridge has been completed, marking the midway point of the bridge's construction. Authorities with both IDOT and MODOT are calling the opening of the first span of the new bridge over the Mississippi River a significant milestone. Monday will be the first [...]

Donald Trump promised increased tariffs while on the campaign trail. As president-elect he's doubled down on the pledge, targeting Canada, Mexico, and again...China. Charlie Schlenker reports Illinois agriculture organizations still hope he doesn't mean it.

ST. LOUIS - There will be some spotty sprinkles and drizzle out there Monday morning, which will be tapering off. Temperatures are rather mild out the door and highs will be in the mid-50s under overcast skies. A few spot sprinkles or some drizzle can't be ruled out Monday evening. Skies will gradually clear overnight [...]

Creedence Clearwater Revival’s seven studio albums are set to be released on special color vinyl in February.Each album — their 1968 self-titled debut; 1969’s Bayou Country; 1969’s Green River and Willy and…

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by Nadia Sussman, Duaa Eldeib, Liz Moughon and Lisa Riordan Seville

More than 20,000 pregnancies in the United States end in stillbirth each year. These losses are not inevitable. At least 1 in 4 U.S. stillbirths is likely preventable, according to a key study, and in pregnancies that last 37 weeks or more, nearly half of stillbirths may be preventable.

“Before a Breath,” a new feature documentary from ProPublica, weaves together the stories of three mothers who have lost children to stillbirth and are now striving to make pregnancy safer. Inspired by Duaa Eldeib’s groundbreaking reporting, which was a finalist for a Pulitzer Prize, this intimate, infuriating and ultimately hopeful film shines a light on the aftermath of stillbirth.

A Sneak Peek of “Before a Breath”

Other wealthy countries, including the Netherlands, Ireland and Australia, have made major strides in reducing their stillbirth rates. But a dearth of data, awareness, autopsies and research in the U.S. has hindered efforts at prevention.

“Before a Breath” breaks the silence around the U.S. stillbirth crisis and demonstrates that change is possible. We hope it will be a catalyst for critical conversations among expecting parents, medical providers, policymakers and bereaved families.

Starting in early 2025, we will roll out the film with screenings across the country. If you or someone you know wants to take part — by attending or hosting a screening, bringing the film to your college, medical school or hospital, or collaborating in other ways — we want to hear from you. We’re incredibly grateful to the many families, medical providers, researchers and advocates who have made our work possible. Now, we need your and your communities’ help to spread the word.

Please fill out the form and tell us how you would like to share the film. In the following weeks, we’ll respond with details on how to do so and a guide for planning your screening or event. In the meantime, you can head to ProPublica’s YouTube channel to check out sneak peeks of “Before a Breath” and meet Kanika Harris, Stephanie Lee and Debbie Haine Vijayvergiya.

We’ll be in touch.

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Tuskegee Airman Wendell Pruitt was a Sumner High School and Lincoln University graduate. His descendants attended Sunday's kickoff.

Insight Health is the pride of Flint, Michigan, and it’s coming for a failing hospital near you.

The Kirkwood Fire Department held its 11th annual Toys for Tots drive Sunday to spread cheer and give back to the community.