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Thursday, January 21, 2021 - Booming Sales And Challenges Mark First Year of Recreational Marijuana in Illinois Jan 21, 2021

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Illinois launched legal marijuana sales a year ago this month. There have been some successes including an increase in tax money for the state and cities. But there have been failures such as a lack of minority ownership.

Wednesday, January 20, 2021 - "Inauguration Day" Jan 20, 2021

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It's an historic day as Joe Biden and Kamala Harris take the oath of office for President and Vice President of the United States. Also, the St. Louis County Council presses forward with business while the chair position remains contested.

Tuesday, January 19, 2021 - St. Louis Aquarium Workers Want Strict Enforcement of COVID Rules Jan 19, 2021

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Employees at the St. Louis Aquarium are raising concerns about working conditions during the pandemic. More than a dozen former and current workers have told St. Louis Public Radio that management doesn’t always enforce COVID-19 rules, putting people’s health at risk.

Friday, January 15, 2021 - Hate Speech And The Capitol Riot Jan 15, 2021

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Many were not surprised by last week's insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Several groups have been warning for years that hate speech could lead to mob violence. The regional director of the Anti-Defamation League says there is a clear link between the violence and rhetoric from the President.

Thursday, January 14, 2021 - Small Clinics Still Waiting For Vaccine Jan 14, 2021

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Even though doses of the coronavirus vaccine have reached hospitals in the region, health care workers in private clinics and urgent care centers are wondering when they will receive the shots to give COVID-19 patients.

Wednesday, January 13, 2021 - Employers, Workers And The Vaccine Jan 13, 2021

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U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission guidelines allow employers to require staff to get the COVID-19 vaccine. But there are questions about what happens if a worker refuses. A Washington University law professor discusses considerations for workers and employers as they prepare for the vaccine rollout in Missouri.

Tuesday, January 12, 2021 - Decision Day At St. Louis Public Schools Jan 12, 2021

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The St. Louis Board of Education votes tonight on a plan to close 11 buildings. Parents have been trying to save some of those schools. Also, we’ll hear from a teacher about online learning during a pandemic in her first year as an educator.

Monday, January 11, 2021 - Black Dismay Following Violence in D.C Jan 11, 2021

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Many who watched a mob storm the U.S. Capitol last week noticed the restraint of police. Those images were in stark contrast to the force used against protestors for Black lives. Many history experts say the nation has a long tolerance for white violence and there is a lengthy road to equity ahead.

Friday, January 8, 2021 - Resignation Calls Increase Following Capitol Riot Jan 08, 2021

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Many politicians are blaming President Donald Trump for Wednesday's violence in the nation’s capital. Much of the fallout is also centering on Republican Senator Josh Hawley. He was one of the first senators to announce an objection to Joe Biden’s victory in the Presidential election.

Thursday, January 7, 2021 - Congressional Delegations Condemn Violence in D.C. Jan 07, 2021

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Missouri and Illinois members of Congress are using terms like, “ashamed” and “a sad day for our country” to describe the riot at the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington. Some politicians want the President removed from office.

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