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Tuesday, January 2, 2024 - Election year politics could bog down the 2024 Missouri legislative session Jan 02, 2024

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Missouri lawmakers convene tomorrow for the new legislative session. Some are concerned election year posturing will hinder progress.

Friday, December 22, 2023 - A St. Louis African Catholic group is helping immigrants celebrate their faith Dec 22, 2023

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St. Norbert Parish in Florissant offers mass in Swahili and French. Advocates say the services allow African immigrants to establish friendships and discuss immigration issues.

Thursday, December 21, 2023 - The stories that shaped St. Louis, Missouri and Illinois politics in 2023 Dec 21, 2023

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St. Louis Public Radio's Jason Rosenbaum reflects on the region's top political stories over the past year.

Wednesday, December 20, 2023 - Cities along the Mississippi River are turning to each other to address extreme weather Dec 20, 2023

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Many are already investing in nature-based solutions, such as removing pavement, building marshes and making room for rivers to flow. Now, St. Louis is looking to learn from Missouri neighbors about what it can do with the River Des Peres.

Tuesday, December 19, 2023 - College scholarships are attracting top students at the expense of those in need Dec 19, 2023

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Advocates in Illinois say merit scholarships mainly benefit white, wealthy students and make it harder for low-income students to afford college.

Monday, December 18, 2023 - Midwest rent increases are outpacing the rest of the country Dec 18, 2023

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A housing shortage and a competitive market are causing increasing rental costs in the Midwest. That comes as research from realtors throughout the country shows national rental prices dropped by nearly 2.5 percent in the past six months.

Friday, December 15, 2023 - Two years of efforts to ban books are taking a toll on school librarians Dec 15, 2023

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The push started with parents in local school districts and eventually led to state legislatures. One school librarian says her colleagues are leaving the profession because it has become too painful.

Thursday, December 14, 2023 - How the latest U.S. Census data can address health disparities Dec 14, 2023

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The head of the U.S. Census Bureau says data can save lives. He delivered that message during a keynote address at the 2023 Minority Health Conference in Illinois.

Wednesday, December 13, 2023 - Illinois State Police say 'Clear and present danger' is preventing tragedies Dec 13, 2023

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The reporting program restricts who can have a gun. Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly says the tool is stopping major tragedies before they happen.

Tuesday, December 12, 2023 - Restoring Quincy's historic Washington Theater Dec 12, 2023

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It first opened in 1924 and was shuttered in the 1980s. A local commission is attempting to restore the venue to its former glory.