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Wildwood resident Haley Thogmartin is among the 14 contestants.

Rush’s Geddy Lee is giving fans a health update.The band was recently forced to postpone two shows on their Fifty Something tour after doctors diagnosed Lee with laryngitis and bronchitis.…

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A man who was on probation for throwing rocks at vehicles from an overpass in 2025 has been charged for the same action earlier this week.

The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) is launching Licensed Certified Professional Midwife (LCPM) services for Illinois Medicaid customers. The new provider type will allow midwives to serve Medicaid customers by attending births that take place outside of hospitals via home and birth center settings. Professional Midwives are licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR). “I am fully committed to making Illinois the best

Strong storms are expected in the St. Louis region on Thursday and Friday, but exactly when, where and how intense remain to be determined.

ROLLA, Mo. - The Concrete Canoe Design Team at Missouri University of Science and Technology placed second at their first trip to the American Society of Civil Engineers Civil Engineering Student Championship, held June 25-27 in Fairmont, West Virginia. The team competed against 25 other teams from across the U.S., as well as teams from Canada, China, and India. Students who traveled to the competition include: * Drew Angle, a junior in civil engineering from Glen Carbon, Illinois * Kellen

The outcome of a crowded Republican primary for Missouri’s 6th Senate District could turn on the plan to eliminate the state income tax — and how much voters trust lawmakers to overhaul the tax code. Appearing on the ballot as…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper (D-CO) and nine of their Senate colleagues in submitting public comment to the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russ Vought to demand OMB rescind a proposed rule, broadly titled “Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance” , that could alter how nearly all federal agencies administer grants and financial agreements. The proposed change would give more

ST. LOUIS — The Jackie Joyner-Kersee Center, in collaboration with MCORE Foundation, will host a free cardiac screening event July 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Center for youth ages 12–22. This initiative aims to raise awareness about Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) and provide potentially life-saving preventive screenings to identify undetected heart conditions. Participants will receive non-invasive electrocardiograms (ECGs) and limited echocardiograms performed by registered sonographer

CHICAGO — Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) announced disaster tax relief for individuals and businesses in 11 counties affected by severe storms, tornadoes, heavy rainfall, straight-line winds, and flooding between March 10, 2026, and June 21, 2026. “In the wake of these devastating storms, my administration is ensuring that impacted residents and businesses have the support they need to recover,” said Governor JB Pritzker . “By

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced nighttime ramp closures at the Interstate 64 and Illinois 159 interchange in St. Clair County. Beginning at 8 p.m. Thursday, July 9, 2026, the northbound Illinois 159 ramp to westbound I-64 will close. The ramp is expected to reopen by 6 a.m. Friday, July 10, weather permitting. The ramp will close again beginning at 8 p.m. Friday, July 10, and is expected to reopen by 6 a.m. Monday, July 13, weather permitting.

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation and Capital Development Board were joined today by local officials and industry leaders to celebrate the completion of the new $63 million Materials Testing and Research Center. The cutting-edge facility, on the grounds of IDOT’s headquarters next to the Harry R. Hanley Building, will continue to propel the state in the field of highway construction materials and keep Illinois at the forefront of industry research, while

CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced a bipartisan $45 million multistate settlement with Block Inc., the company behind the popular peer-to-peer payments app Cash App. The settlement resolves allegations that Block misled consumers about the safety of Cash App, failed to protect users from fraud on the platform, and didn't provide fraud protection and resolution required by law. “Block told Cash App users their money was safe and falsely implied that the app

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that applications are being accepted for new partners to administer the popular Cycle Rider Safety Training Program. Recent changes in state law have expanded the pool of eligible providers that can offer the training supported through Illinois motorcycle registration license endorsement fees. The official Notice of Funding Opportunity, with rules, frequently asked questions and contact information, is available by

SPRINGFIELD – The vacant property in downtown Springfield known as the “Y Block” would be transformed into a public park and venue space featuring native landscapes, a natural limestone amphitheater, shade and a play area for children under a joint initiative of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and the City of Springfield. Transfer of the property from the City of Springfield to IDNR appeared on first reading before the Springfield City Council on Tuesday,

Ron Ostrowski, CEO of Rawlings Sporting Goods, touts the company’s growth, the Rawlings Experience at Westport and their focus on diamond sports, softball and baseball.

Missouri recorded 340 pregnancy-related deaths between 2019 and 2023, with 79% of these being preventable and cardiovascular disease and mental health conditions being the leading causes.

GREENE COUNTY, Mo. — The widow of the man who shot and killed two Christian County deputies has been indicted in federal court. Yvonne Bird, a previously convicted felon, was charged June 30 with two counts of unlawful transport of firearms and intent to distribute a controlled substance, according to federal court records. Yvonne was [...]

CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul, in partnership with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and a coalition of five attorneys general, today announced a settlement in their antitrust lawsuit against Deere and Company (Deere), resolving allegations the farm equipment manufacturer used unlawful practices to limit the ability of farmers and independent repair providers to perform repairs on Deere farm equipment. “For years, Deere refused to give farmers the right to repair