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Illinois seeking families for foster children

2 years 4 months ago
May is foster Parent Appreciation Month, and Illinois state leaders are recognizing the more than 8,000 families across the state who care for foster children. However, the Department of Children and Family Services is still looking for more help.
Reggie Lee

St. Louis Roots: Andy Cohen

2 years 4 months ago
This Friday, May 5th 2023, St. Louis native Andy Cohen will get a star on the St. Louis Walk of Fame: The late-night TV talk show host and executive producer will be inducted into the St. Louis Walk of Fame at 5 p.m. Friday, May 5. A live ragtime band ...
Steve Patterson

Why some people believe ‘marijuana’ is a racist word, and why it doesn’t offend me

2 years 4 months ago

I was talking to a cannabis business owner I’ve known for a while and respect. The man, who is white, told me he refused to use the term “marijuana” because it’s racist.  It was one of my first conversations on the cannabis beat, which I’ve been on for a month now. And my mind was […]

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Rebecca Rivas