A team at OSF HealthCare is developing an artificial intelligence-powered tool designed to improve how physicians measure and monitor the aorta, a breakthrough that could help doctors detect dangerous aneurysms earlier and make more informed decisions about when surgery is needed. The project, led by pediatric cardiologist Mathew Bramlet, MD, at OSF HealthCare Children's Hospital of Illinois , combines expertise from OSF HealthCare, Jump Simulation and Education Center, the University of Illinoi
When faced with one of life’s most challenging moments, being admitted into the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), families need the most well-equipped medical team to take care of the littlest of babies. “It’s terrifying,” says Jawad Javed, MD, professor of Clinical Pediatrics with University of Illinois College of Medicine-Peoria (UICOMP) and the Division Head/Medical Director of Neonatology with OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois. Nearly 800 babies
EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville Municipal Band invites the community to a one-of-a-kind musical celebration on Thursday, August 13, at 7:30 p.m. at the Cleaon Etzkorn Bandstand in City Park. Titled "Herd It on the Bandstand, the evening’s program pays tribute to one of the city's most recognized locals: the famous rooftop landmark, Herbie the Cow. Perched high above Main Street, Herbie has been keeping watch over the city for years. This week, the band turns the spotlight back on him with
St. Louis Metropolitan Police are searching for multiple suspects accused of burglarizing businesses along the downtown riverfront. The incidents occurred early in the morning hours of July 30th.
GODFREY – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced the closure of Pierce Lane between Illinois 3 and Cook Street and westbound West Delmar at Illinois 3 beginning Monday, Aug. 17, weather permitting, for road reconstruction. Pierce Lane will be closed between Illinois 3 and Cook Street. The newly constructed Cook Street will provide access between Illinois 3 and Pierce Lane. Westbound West Delmar will be closed at Illinois 3, and motorists will not be able to access
The Buc-ee’s trademark bullying saga continues! The company, once best known for building ridiculously enormous gas station and convenience store combinations has more recently become nearly as infamous for its bullying and litigious behavior. Buc-ee’s has a habit of suing all kinds of other businesses for trademark infringement, so long as those other businesses use […]
ALTON – Alton City Council members this week unanimously rejected one of the first applications submitted under the city’s festival and event microgrant program . Alderwoman Martha Pfister said at the council’s Aug. 12, 2026 meeting that “unfortunately,” this year’s St. Mary’s Oktoberfest at St. Mary’s Catholic Church is not eligible for one of these grants, since the event’s primary function is to raise funds. “Fundraisers”
Thousands of people across the St. Louis area were without power Wednesday evening after a line of strong storms moved through the region, bringing damaging winds, downing trees and power lines.
In six months, the current ‘temp tag’ license plate will be replaced with a new mechanism to pay sales tax for your car at the same Missouri dealership you bought it from.
A Brentwood police detective is suing the city, alleging she had to deal with racist and sexist comments from a fellow officer, including a reference to the discriminatory "three-fifths" clause, saying she was later the victim of retaliation for reporting the alleged harassment.
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