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How a kidney transplant performed in St. Louis illustrates some of the barriers Black organ recipients face because of outmoded thinking.

JERSEY - Jersey Community High School announced their Honor Roll and High Honor Roll lists for the eighth-grade fourth quarter and the high school second semester of the 2021-2022 school year. 8th Grade Honor Roll 8th Grade High Honor Roll 9th Grade Honor Roll 9th Grade High Honor Roll 10th Grade Honor Roll 10th Grade High Honor Roll 11th Grade Honor Roll 11th Grade High Honor Roll 12th Grade Honor Roll 12th Grade High Honor Roll

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OPINION: Health care systems must take the lead on health inequity now At OSF HealthCare, justice is one of our core values. We recognize and respect the personal worth and dignity of every person we serve regardless of race, color, religion and ability to pay. At the same time, we realize that we need intense focus on our underserved communities. Health inequity is real, and there are preventable differences in medical care and health outcomes. Many of our patients face a combination of challenges: lack of access to treatment, transportation, healthy foods and education on healthy behaviors. At first, the basics such as transportation and education may not seem like health care, but in reality, they are essential to better health outcomes. Social and economic barriers contribute significantly to health disparities. We are developing innovative care delivery models and community resources, but disparities continue. At OSF, we strive to serve every patient with the greatest care and

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O'FALLON - Gateway Classic Cars is hosting STL Smooth JAZZ’s first annual Evening at the Jazz Garage Concert. This inaugural event will have performances by J. White, an internationally recognized Billboard artist, and Jacob Webb, award-winning producer, bassist, pianist, and multi-instrumentalist. Jacob Webb is a multi #1 Billboard award winning producer, bassist, pianist, and multi-instrumentalist who began his performing career at the young age of fifteen. He co-founded the acclaimed The JT Project while majoring in Jazz Performance at the prestigious William Paterson University. He also produced, collaborated, and performed alongside iconic and legendary artists, then in 2018 founded Next Paradigm Records . Billboard has recognized Next Paradigm as the #4 Label in Smooth Jazz. Saxophonist J. White is an internationally recognized Billboard artist , songwriter, and producer. Known for his captivating performances and amazing, soulful sounds, J. White’s

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The new $15 million center includes advanced technology equipment that can be used to develop and analyze biomarkers related to diseases such as diabetes, breast cancer, pediatric malnutrition and Crohn’s disease.

Letter To The Editor: It is my pleasure to endorse Mike Walters for the position of County Clerk for Madison County, Illinois. I have known and worked with Mike Walters for over 30 years. In his role as Madison County Board member, Mike has worked effectively on countless initiatives for the people of Madison County. He brings excellent credentials to this position, as well as years of experience as a County Board member, serving as Chairman Pro-Tem and serving on Facilities, Transportation, and Judiciary committees. The clerk's duties require filing accurate court records, overseeing the court clerk's duties, organizing voter registration, and scheduling elections. Mike understands the importance of keeping good records and of dealing with the public. He is honest, reliable, and willing to work the long hours needed for the position. I believe Mike Walters is the person best qualified to be our next County Clerk. Please join me in voting for Mike Walters for Madison County Clerk

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A trooper chasing the suspect said the motorcyclist held a black handgun in his left hand and "was aiming it high in the air." The gun looked to be Intratec TEC-9 or some kind of semiautomatic pistol, police said.

Mammoth Piano exists in the gray space between a few styles of music. Its website says “alternative blues, rock, funk, punk and pop.” Yet lead singer and bassist Nanyamka Ewing has an affinity for one genre in particular. “I’m a rocker through and through,” she says.

Take a load off and take in the views on a relaxing daytime cruise that shows St. Louis from the river that built it. Narrated

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Mind, Art, Experience: 10 Years of Chess & Culture in Saint Louis celebrates the best chess, art and culture from all 50 exhibitions held at

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Sting will continue to bring his songs to Sin City in 2023. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has extended his residency show, My Songs, at The Colosseum at…

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Program championed by Lewis Reed and his allies gave aldermen control over grants in their wards.

The fastest game on Earth.   HOCKEY: Faster Than Ever explores the science behind ice hockey. Technology, physics and other topics highlight the advances of

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