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Wednesday, February 28, 2024 - Illinois teachers and racially inclusive history Feb 28, 2024

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Most Illinois teachers feel parents and administrators support the state’s efforts to teach students about racially inclusive history. That’s according to a new University of Illinois survey of teachers.

Tuesday, February 27, 2024 - Lincoln University and Black Mental Health Feb 27, 2024

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Lincoln University students and alumni are still grieving the death of a beloved administrator. Antoinette “Bonnie” Candia-Bailey died by suicide in January. Her passing has brought awareness to the Black mental health crisis.

Monday. February 26, 2024 - Handmade billiards tables in St. Louis Feb 26, 2024

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The sixth-generation family run A.E. Schmidt company hasn't changed much in 150years. The oldest American manufacturer of billiards tables is carving history into every pool table at a factory in south St. Louis.

Friday, February 23, 2024 -Asian Americans celebrate Lunar New Year in St. Louis Feb 23, 2024

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Many Asian people in the area say they miss spending the holiday with family back home, but they try to keep the traditions alive in St. Louis. And, St. Louis Symphony Orchestra will perform a musical melding of Radiohead and Brahms.

Thursday, February 22, 2024 - Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker proposes nearly 53 billion dollar budget Feb 22, 2024

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Not everyone is sold on Gov. JB Pritzker's plan, which would put more money toward education while caring for the influx of migrants. Plus, Jazz St. Louis will honor Kirkwood-raised musician David Sanborn with its first lifetime achievement award.

Wednesday, February 21, 2024 - IN UNISON Chorus celebrates 30 years Feb 21, 2024

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For thirty years, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra IN UNISON Chorus has brought singers from churches across the St. Louis area to perform songs arranged and composed by Black artists. For singers, the music tells the history of Black America.

Tuesday, February 20, 2024 - Infighting and calls for unity at GOP Lincoln Days Feb 20, 2024

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Missouri Republicans are bracing for a crowded primary season — and some sharp divisions over the party’s future. While some GOP leaders want to see unity ahead of the general election cycle, feisty intraparty battles may be part of the new normal in GOP-dominated Missouri.

Monday, February 19, 2024 - FAFSA form causing problems for children of immigrant parents Feb 19, 2024

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The launch of the revamped federal student aid form, known as FAFSA, was supposed to make getting help paying for college easier. But for many students from immigrant families, it’s shut them out. They’re all U.S. citizens but their parents are not. The issue may jeopardize their ability to afford college.

Friday, February 16, 2024- A new proposal for end-of-life care in Illinois Feb 16, 2024

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A new proposal before Illinois lawmakers would allow terminally ill people to end their own lives with medication.

Thursday, February 15, 2024- Missouri’s Children’s Division is set to clear case backlog Feb 15, 2024

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The St. Louis branch of Missouri’s Children’s Division has struggled for months with a massive backlog of unfinished abuse and neglect cases. But last year, officials said increased hiring put the agency on a track to eliminate the backlog by September of this year.

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