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Automated warning system is ready, but some siren failures persist

2 months 2 weeks ago
ST. LOUIS – May's tornado exposed flaws in the emergency notification system, some of which still present problems. Six months after the deadly storm, there is both good news and bad news to report about progress in fixing that system. The good news is that St. Louis no longer requires someone to physically touch a [...]
Chris Hayes

Illinois student enrollment at its highest in over a decade

2 months 2 weeks ago
According to Illinois Board of Higher Education's annual First Look Fall Enrollment report, this marks the second consecutive year of statewide growth, with student enrollment across Illinois’ 12 public universities increasing by 2.3%—totaling 189,791 students.
Nyah Marcano

License Plate Surveillance Logs Reveal Racist Policing Against Romani People

2 months 2 weeks ago
More than 80 law enforcement agencies across the United States have used language perpetuating harmful stereotypes against Romani people when searching the nationwide Flock Safety automated license plate reader (ALPR) network, according to audit logs obtained and analyzed by the Electronic Frontier Foundation.  When police run a search through the Flock Safety network, which links […]
Rindala Alajaji and Dave Maass

Beginners Night

2 months 2 weeks ago

Looking to try out chess in a welcoming, judgment-free environment? Come to the Saint Louis Chess Club to learn and play with other beginners! Led by our friendly and experienced […]

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Myranda Levins