SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has issued an updated standing order allowing schools to keep a supply of medications like naloxone on hand, and also permitting school nurses or other trained personnel to administer them to students in the event of an opioid overdose. The updated order, signed by IDPH Director Dr. Sameer Vohra, builds upon authority established in 2015 to expand access to naloxone, which can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. The new order makes clear that schools can obtain a supply of such medications, known as opioid “antagonists,” without a prescription, and that a school nurse or other person who has been trained in their use may administer the medications to someone exhibiting signs of an overdose on school property. Under Public Act 103-0348 , which took effect January 1, 2024, public and private schools are now required to keep a supply of an opioid antagonist on hand to be used in the event of an overdose
A traditional Chinese Kung Fu martial arts group has a full dance card performing the Lion Dance at cultural celebrations, businesses, events and festivals throughout St. Louis.
By Vanessa Abbitt and Robert Cohen St. Louis Post-Dispatch
A cold front has moved through our area and has exited to the southeast. Cooler air is filtering in behind the front, along with brisk northwest winds. We still have some clouds overhead but these should clear this morning, leaving us with plenty of sunshine for the afternoon.
Dozens of horses, including one valued at $35,000, were killed at Cahokia Downs Race Track when a fire swept through a barn and tack rooms before dawn.
Join Heartland Art Club for a BS Business Saturday panel discussion with Lisa Ober, Steve Morris, Stacey McAdams, and Shawn Cornell. This information filled event will cover tips, strategies and […]
To the rescue of those readers who asked about followup articles about the explosion comes Mary Piles, longtime reader and contributor to this site. Mary is the historian for the CNB bank in Maplewood, formerly Citizens National Bank. Take it away, Mary. STL Post-Dispatch 3/4/1916 STL Post-Dispatch 3/5/1916 STL Star and Times 5/24/1916 STL Globe […]
Councilwoman Nadia Quinn filed six public records requests between August and December for records including city contracts, expenses, emails and property records, but did not receive any formal response, the suit says.
After tenants have concerns over their housing placements from the St. Louis County Housing Authority, it leaves questions wondering how residents got there with taxpayer money.
The cop-friendliest circuit in the United States has done it again. Whenever there’s a bit of doubt to be had, it’s the cops benefiting from it when the Fifth Circuit Appeals Court handles the case. Sure, every so often a judge or two might serve up a blistering dissent. And, even more rarely, a Fifth […]
A Missouri Central Bus Company diesel mechanic says he feels targeted after finding a noose near his workstation after several instances of harassment, allegedly from management.
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