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The Carrizo/Comecrudo Tribe turned family lore into money, media, and a place at the United Nations.

The Carrizo/Comecrudo Tribe’s rise shows how the climate movement can validate unverified claims of Indigenous identity — with consequences for Indigenous peoples and climate action.

The mapping effort is uncovering unexpected patterns, with some undeveloped and heavily forested areas holding more heat than researchers anticipated.

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When Adam Beckman learned why Maryland Heights Firefighter and Paramedic Shane Bruder was donating his time and asking for help, he stopped by the tent at Westport Plaza that was set up by the Maryland Heights Fire Protection District’s Community Outreach to learn more. 

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 news anchor emphasizes how fortunate he's been — not only with his family, which now includes two grandchildren — but also his work.

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”