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  • Wednesday, May 14 - Illinois Governor J.B,. Pritzker's Future
    Even though Illinois Governor J-B Pritzker is being coy about his political future, there’s a widening view he’ll seek a third term even though he’s also eying a 2028 bid for the White House.
  • Tuesday, May 13 - Black women's political power in St. Louis
    Mayor Tishaura Jones' loss in last month's election was the latest result that was a hit to the region's progressive politics and to Black female political power.
  • Monday, May 12 - Previewing the last week of the Missouri Legislature session
    The Republican-led chambers still have several priorities they want to accomplish before they leave Jefferson City in five days.
  • Friday, May 9 - A play about a blues legend and a musical a tornado couldn't stop
    This weekend will see the performance of a play by St. Louisan Mariah Richardson about blues singer Alberta Hunter, and the Rolla High School musical that was nearly canceled by severe weather.
  • Thursday, May 8 - Tishaura Jones exit interview
    The one term mayor of St. Louis reflects on her time in office, the state of the progressive movement and what's next for her after 20 years in public service.
  • Wednesday, May 7 - Measles cases put local health officials on high alert
    Cases of measles – the viral infection that can be life-threatening – have exploded across the country this year, particularly in areas with low vaccination rates. St. Louis Public Radio’s Sarah Fentem reports: Missouri and Southern Illinois have seen a handful of cases this year, but the risk is growing as vaccination rates fall.
  • Tuesday, May 6 - From diaper disaster to budding business
    Air travel can be stressful for anyone – especially with a little one in tow. Here's the story of how one St. Louis mom found opportunity in a travel nightmare, and is working to help other families on the go.
  • Monday, May 5 - Let's talk about Queer Fight Club
    When you hear "Fight Club," you may think of the movie where guys beat each other up for fun. But a local group of LGBTQ kickboxers has made its own club of the same name to learn self-defense. As St. Louis Public Radio’s Abigail Wetteroff reports, these fighters are packing punches and fostering a safe space.
  • Friday, May 2 - Searching for answers in a tragic loss, and finding a new story in classic work
    A Colombian man from St. Louis died in ICE custody last month after being detained in a Missouri jail. He left his country seeking a better life with his family. Now his mother is searching for answers. Plus, a huge ensemble of musicians, actors and singers will perform a classic work in St. Louis this weekend, including some of the most famous music you may not realize you already love.
  • Thursday, May 1 - MO workers get paid sick leave
    Most Missouri workers will now accumulate an hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, as part of voters' approval of Proposition A last fall. But as STLPR's Evy Lewis reports, efforts to undo or change Prop A’s provisions have also been underway in the state legislature.


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