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Wednesday, August 2, 2023 - What is the legacy of Federal Indian Boarding Schools in Illinois? Aug 02, 2023

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A federal report places a spotlight on Indian Boarding School policies that took Native children from their parents in the 1800s. More than 50 were sent to St. Mary's School for Boys near Chicago. Several of them died at the school.

Tuesday, August 1, 2023 - Illinois students will be required to learn about Native American history Aug 01, 2023

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The state just passed the new Native American history bill. It calls for all Illinois K-12 students will be required to learn about Indigenous history, tribal sovereignty, genocide, and more starting in the 2024-25 school year.

Monday, July 31, 2023 - How to avoid tick-related illnesses Jul 31, 2023

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A Missouri Department of Conservation study shows many tick diseases are in the state, including Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and Lyme disease. Officials say ways to avoid the illnesses include wearing light-colored clothes, long pants, and avoiding shaded areas along the edge of forests.

Friday, July 28, 2023 - Raising the constitutional amendment threshold Jul 28, 2023

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As Missouri Republicans mull over whether to put a measure on next year’s ballot making it harder to amend the state constitution, at least one other state with similar political characteristics will soon vote on the idea.

Thursday, July 27, 2023 - A Native American abstract collection has opened in St. Louis Jul 27, 2023

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The St. Louis Art Museum's first exhibition of contemporary and modern works by Native Americans involves elements of Indigenous culture. It runs through early September.

Wednesday, July 26, 2023 - You’ll pay more this year for Illinois peaches Jul 26, 2023

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A winter freeze and summer drought have put the southern Illinois peach crop in jeopardy. At least one farmer says it’s the worst loss since 2007.

Tuesday, July 25, 2023 - BJC-St. Luke’s merger could mean hospital patients pay more Jul 25, 2023

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Hospital leaders say plans by the St. Louis and Kansas City-based systems will make treatment and innovation easier. But there are studies showing such mergers, on average, do not result in lower prices.

Monday, July 24, 2023 — Transgender housing Jul 24, 2023

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Transgender people are complaining about gender discrimination within some housing shelters in St. Louis and St. Louis County. As St. Louis Public Radio’s Andrea Henderson reports, transgender people and housing advocates say shelter staff aren’t complying with updated federal housing policies and are denying people shelter because of their gender identity.

Friday, July 21, 2023 - STL Filmmakers Showcase Jul 21, 2023

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St. Louis Public Radio’s Jeremy Goodwin introduces us to three filmmakers whose works will be featured at the STL Filmmakers Showcase

Thursday, July 20, 2023 - Law enforcement is trying to address cross-river crime Jul 20, 2023

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Two years after the Madison County state's attorney created a task force to curb crime by Missouri residents, the number of Missourians convicted of felonies in the Metro East county continues to grow.

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