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U.S. Rep. Cori Bush, D-St. Louis County, requested the U.S. Government Accountability Office evaluate the cleanup of the St. Louis County site contaminated by radioactive waste from the Manhattan Project.

A Troy, Illinois man charged with murder will remain free on bond after a ruling Tuesday that tested a new Illinois law that eliminated cash bail as a way to ensure that defendants show up for court.

Flying Asian carp, river barge traffic, and dangerous eddies all awaited Steve Kueny as he floated his massive fruit, called "Huckle Berry," from Kansas City, Kansas, to Napoleon, Missouri. But after 11 hours, Kueny completed his journey — squashing the world record.

Teaching shortages — including certain specialities — still exist in select regions across Illinois after the height of the coronavirus pandemic.

The new richly illustrated children’s book focuses on a young girl named Ada, who learns to make a classic West African dish when her grandparents visit from Nigeria.

Sivan speaks with NPR's Ari Shapiro about Something to Give Each Other and the power of getting specific about queer love and attraction in pop music.

Students use their own bikes, and adult “bus drivers” lead and tail the group. After four Fridays this fall, organizers say they’ll continue the bike bus next spring with upper elementary students too.

With the passage of Illinois' Climate and Equitable Jobs Act back in 2021, coal mines and plants will slowly close across the state. The state grant program will provide $3.28 million to various Metro East communities whose coal facilities will close.

Más de 6,000 casos de maltrato y abandono infantil en el área de St. Louis siguen abiertos debido a la falta de personal

St. Louis Cultural Flamenco Society has been teaching the Spanish art form to people all over the region for decades. The dance academy is performing Saturday at Bayless High School to celebrate its 40th anniversary.

La Sociedad Cultural Flamenca de St. Louis ha estado enseñando esta forma de arte Española a personas de toda la región durante décadas. La academia de baile se presentará el sábado en Bayless High School para celebrar su 40 aniversario.

The show has always been the biggest dedicated stage for hip-hop. In the year of its 50th anniversary, with chatter of its demise looming, how do those in the building see things?