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Wednesday, August 16, 2023 - A planned Illinois bill would require lawyers for children in police interrogations Aug 16, 2023

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Lawmakers and advocates supporting the proposal say children need an attorney to understand their constitutional rights. Some law enforcement groups oppose the plan, saying all individuals are entitled to counsel at their request.

Tuesday, August 15, 2023 - Illinois Gov. vetoes bill that would have allowed new nuclear construction Aug 15, 2023

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J.B. Pritzker has put the brakes on the state building new nuclear power plants. A nuclear power expert says it’s a missed opportunity.

Monday, August 14, 2023 - The way Missourians interact with ticks is changing Aug 14, 2023

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Climate change is one factor that will influence future tick behavior. Some experts believe ticks will move further north while their populations decline in areas that become too warm.

Friday, August 11, 2023 - What it’s like as a 988 crisis counselor Aug 11, 2023

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Those who staff the call centers say the work can be challenging and rewarding. The largest Illinois center is in Bloomington.

Thursday, August 10, 2023 - The making of Lake of the Ozarks Aug 10, 2023

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The lake didn’t become what it is today naturally. It was the brainchild of two Kansas City businessmen. One ended up in prison for taking advantage of unsuspecting people.

Wednesday, August 9, 2023 - Could a Shakespeare comedy be the original TV sitcom? Aug 09, 2023

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Cherokee Street Theater's Suki Peters has crafted a version of Shakespeare's “The Merry Wives of Windsor.” It reimagines the 500-year-old comedy as a sitcom and is being performed this month in 24 public parks.

Tuesday, August 8, 2023 - Storing grain is more expensive than ever Aug 08, 2023

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Costs have reached record levels because of several factors including high crop prices, increasing interest rates, and more expensive transportation costs. Those prices might not trickle down to consumers, but they affect farmers.

Monday, August 7, 2023 - The Midwest has a surprising number of shrimp farms Aug 07, 2023

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Some Midwest farmers want to provide Americans with better-tasting, sustainable shrimp. The industry struggled during the pandemic, but farmers remain hopeful it will come back stronger than ever.

Friday, August 4, 2023 - How crews keep Busch Stadium and CityPark green during the heat Aug 04, 2023

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New grass at the home of the Cardinals and a high-tech approach at the pitch for the city's Major League Soccer team are helping to keep the fields in shape during the sweltering St. Louis summer.

Thursday, August 3, 2023 - A former Missouri governor is back in politics Aug 03, 2023

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Jay Nixon was having a busy political retirement as a law firm partner and hiking trails around the world. Then, he decided to become a key figure in a national political group considering if it should field a third-party presidential ticket.

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