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Tuesday, June 20, 2023 - Urban forestry bets big on federal tree funding Jun 20, 2023

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The federal government plans to distribute $1.5 billion to cities and states to establish and maintain urban canopies. Trees provide more green space for residents...and help cities adapt to extreme weather events and rising temperatures.

Friday, June 16, 2023 - Ride to Remember Jun 16, 2023

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Each year, a group of young members of the Cherokee Tribes gets on bikes to retrace the steps of their ancestors who were forced to march the Trail of Tears. The group is currently traveling through southern Missouri. We’ll hear from three of this year's participants, Kenzie Snell, Nelson Lambert and Faith Springwater.

Thursday, June 15, 2023 - Missouri Republicans still want to make the state constitution harder to change Jun 15, 2023

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GOP lawmakers want to make it more difficult to amend Missouri's Constitution. But an ideologically diverse coalition could be ready to kill any proposal.

Wednesday, June 14, 2023 - An upcoming documentary explores a historically Black cemetery Jun 14, 2023

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Greenwood Cemetery is in the St. Louis County community of Hillsdale. It was established in 1874 and is believed to be one of the oldest historically Black cemeteries in the region.

Tuesday, June 13, 2023 - The first Black woman on the Illinois Supreme Court strives to be an example Jun 13, 2023

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Lisa Holder White has been on the state's high court for about a year. She wants to show young people of all races that they can achieve goals by working hard, believing in themselves and helping others.

Monday, June 12, 2023 - The pallid sturgeon's struggles in the Missouri River could be a sign of bigger problems Jun 12, 2023

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The ancient fish has survived mass extinctions and multiple ice ages. But human engineering and climate change could be the challenges is can't survive, and may be a harbinger for other species.

Friday, June 9, 2023 - The Army Corps says Jana Elementary is safe, but the community is skeptical Jun 09, 2023

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Officials answered questions last night about testing at the school. It closed after results from a private firm showed dangerous levels of radioactive material. Further testing by the Army Corps indicated the school was safe.

Thursday, June 8, 2023 - Missouri police continue to disproportionately pull over Black motorists Jun 08, 2023

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A report from the Missouri Attorney General's Office shows police stopped Black drivers at higher rates than their share of Missouri's population for the 23rd consecutive year.

Wednesday, June 7, 2023 - Did Illinois keep its legal marijuana promise? Jun 07, 2023

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Gov. J.B. Pritzker legalized pot nearly four years ago saying hundreds of thousands of people will have a chance at a better life, jobs, housing and real opportunity. Is the law living up to those claims?

Tuesday, June 6, 2023 - Illinois families of young children with disabilities face challenges accessing services Jun 06, 2023

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Therapy for children in the state is not always coordinated in a timely and affordable fashion. It's one reason why the new Illinois budget includes $250 million for early childhood education.

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