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Thursday, October 26, 2023 - St. Louisans decry the war between Hamas and Israel Oct 26, 2023

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Most of the large public demonstrations in the St. Louis area since the violence erupted have been in support of Palestinians bombarded during Israel’s attacks on Hamas targets in heavily populated areas in Gaza. Public responses from elected officials have been largely supportive of Israel and critical of Hamas.

Wednesday, October 25, 2023 - St. Louis groups seek to resettle Chicago migrants Oct 25, 2023

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The International Institute of St. Louis is partnering with unions and philanthropic leaders to resettle hundreds of migrants from Chicago. The goal is to bolster the city’s workforce and stem its population decline.

Tuesday, October 24, 2023 - CVPA students and alumni are using art to heal Oct 24, 2023

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Many students at Central Visual and Performing Arts High School are reluctant to speak about the shooting one year ago today. Alumni are trying to help by producing art that reflects their attempt to handle the grief.

Monday, October 23, 2023 - How are Collegiate families dealing with tomorrow’s school shooting anniversary? Oct 23, 2023

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Many in the Collegiate School of Medicine and Bioscience community feel written out of the narrative of last year’s deadly shooting at Central Visual and Performing Arts. The schools share a building.

Friday, October 20, 2023 - Missouri has not changed gun laws since last year's St. Louis high school shooting Oct 20, 2023

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State legislators refused to consider any gun restrictions during the 2023 session despite pleas from students affected by the shooting. The St. Louis Board of Alderman has tried to fill the gaps.

Thursday, October 19, 2023 - Examining the pandemic's impact on the Illinois teacher shortage Oct 19, 2023

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A nonpartisan education policy organization's report shows the educator shortage in Illinois is better than in other Midwestern states. It also suggests keeping teachers in Illinois improved during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Wednesday, October 18, 2023 - Tracking the 'amazing migration' of monarch butterflies Oct 18, 2023

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In the last three decades, thousands of volunteers, many in the Midwest, have helped tag butterflies to gather more information about their journey to Mexico.

Tuesday, October 17, 2023 - Black St. Louis creators are transforming animation Oct 17, 2023

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Black animators from the region are breaking into the industry by creating content focusing on diverse stories about and by people of color and the LGBTQ community.

Monday, October 16, 2023 - Plans for carbon dioxide pipelines are raising safety concerns Oct 16, 2023

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Three companies are proposing pipelines to carry CO2 from ethanol plants in the Midwest. The projects would go through farmland and past small towns, leaving rural first responders worried about safety.

Friday, October 13, 2023 - Edwardsville middle school students are hopping on the bike bus Oct 13, 2023

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They use their own bikes while adult "bus drivers" lead and tail the group. Organizers want to continue the initiative in the spring and expand it to upper elementary students.

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