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As Illinois Phases Out Eviction Moratorium, Housing Advocates Gear Up Jul 20, 2021

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Illinois begins winding down its eviction moratorium on Aug. 1. Bob Palmer, policy director for Housing Action Illinois, shares resources residents can tap into for financial and housing assistance.

Missouri Explorers Program Challenges You To Explore City And State Jul 20, 2021

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The Missouri Explorers program was crafted to celebrate the Show Me State's bicentennial — and encourages residents and tourists alike to travel by offering a series of challenges. Karen Meirink of Explore St. Louis shares some highlights.

2 Touring History Exhibits To Explore In The Metro East Jul 20, 2021

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Matt Meacham of Illinois Humanities delves into two exhibitions currently touring the state: the Smithsonian's “Voices and Votes: Democracy in America” and the “Illinois Freedom Project.”

How St. Louis Shaped Tennessee Williams’ Life And Work Jul 19, 2021

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Tennessee Williams lived in St. Louis longer than anywhere else -- and the city exerted a powerful hold on his imagination. Washington University professor Henry I. Schvey discusses that sometimes toxic relationship and his new book about Williams, "Blue Song"

As Live Music Returns, Big Venues Enter St. Louis Market Out West Jul 19, 2021

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St. Louis on the Air checks in with representatives from the Factory in Chesterfield and Maryland Heights' St. Louis Music Park — and local musician and talent booker John Henry shares his sense of what this means for the region's music scene.

Acclaimed Poet, Ferguson Native Naomi Shihab Nye Honored By Wash U Jul 16, 2021

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Naomi Shihab Nye went to Central Elementary School in Ferguson and Wash U is welcoming her with with a virtual homecoming on Saturday.

A Mid-Season Cardinals Check-In With Sports Columnist Ben Hochman Jul 16, 2021

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Benjamin Hochman, sports columnist for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, shares his take on the Cardinals run in the MLB season so far and whether the team may decide to trade players before the deadline on July 30.

How Missouri Lawmakers Agreed On New Gas Tax Increase — And Its Rebate Feature Jul 16, 2021

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Missouri drivers will soon have to start paying a higher gas tax. It’s been called an overdue increase needed to repair crumbling roads and bridges. But others think it's an unfair tax on the population.

Local Movie Theater Owners Face Uncertain Path Ahead Jul 15, 2021

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Harman Moseley has seen plenty of evolution in the film exhibition industry since he got his start in it in August 1977. But he calls the onslaught of streaming services and a global pandemic, combined, a paradigm shift.

Wash U Neurologist Explains Controversy Behind New Alzheimer's Drug Jul 15, 2021

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Biogen’s new Alzheimer's drug is controversial — but it’s still in demand.