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The initiative allows seniors to attend school in the morning and work in the afternoon. The goal is for students to pick up workplace skills to transition into adulthood and possibly a job after graduation.

The East St. Louis native is playing with genre expectations in his first holiday film, "Candy Cane Lane." It's Hudlin's first time working with Eddie Murphy since directing "Boomerang" in 1992.

The initiative provides $12,500 in forgivable home loans to benefits-eligible employees. The program has a long history in some St. Louis neighborhoods and has the city’s support.

Many families are deciding which pie to cook for the holiday. Food historians say pumpkin pie is associated with American culture. Sweet potato pie is a significant part of African American soul food culture.

The St. Louis Reparations Commission is preparing a race-based harm report for Mayor Tishaura Jones. Robin Rue Simmons got Black residents in Evanston, Illinois, the country’s first reparations payout and is closely monitoring St. Louis’ push.

Washington University, St. Louis University, the Saint Louis Zoo, and other local institutions are bringing children into Forest Park to show them wildlife can thrive in urban areas.

Many in the trans community are conflicted between their identities and faith within Christian denominations. That includes a trans man in Illinois searching for a church he can call home.

Council members discussed a measure opposing the International Institute’s efforts to bring Latin Americans to the region. The resolution opposes "the importation of illegal immigrants," though institute leaders said people helped by the program are in the country legally.

Council members will weigh a resolution condemning the International Institute’s efforts. The resolution opposes "the importation of illegal immigrants." Institute leaders say they are helping people in the country legally.

The President says workers at the northern Illinois plant will be treated fairly under a new contract. The parent company of Chrysler is planning to resume production after a pause earlier this year.

The St. Louis County Democrat is facing an unexpected primary race from St. Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell and drawing criticism from St. Louis’ Jewish community.

Many smaller, often rural, schools are improving cooperation to address lower enrollment. It allows districts to provide options that are offered at larger schools.

TWA had one of its largest hubs at St. Louis Lambert International Airport. Two authors with in-depth access to the company's archives in St. Louis have detailed the airline's history, which includes ties to Charles Lindbergh, Howard Hughes and Carl Icahn.

Thousands of competitors at the American Royal Livestock Show in Kansas City each year show their best livestock. The competition includes children as young as 7.

The region’s urban core has struggled since the pandemic, with many companies relocating offices away from downtown. Urban centers with more diverse economic sectors have been more resilient.

The Hazelwood School District has sharply increased its rate of investigating student residency, deploying a team of employees who can use intrusive tactics.

Military medical providers have a unique way of practicing medicine. They serve alongside patients every day. That can lead to specific challenges at many operations, including Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri.

Intimaa AbuHelou is worried her relatives will not survive the Israel-Hamas war, which she says is more devastating than previous conflicts.

Fans have dressed up and traveled to the Delmar Loop for decades to see showings of the movie at the historic venue. Many came this year to protest a decision to stop showing the 1975 classic.

Many of the nonprofit station’s listeners are missing several former on-air voices following long-running disputes with management.

Most of the large public demonstrations in the St. Louis area since the violence erupted have been in support of Palestinians bombarded during Israel’s attacks on Hamas targets in heavily populated areas in Gaza. Public responses from elected officials have been largely supportive of Israel and critical of Hamas.

The International Institute of St. Louis is partnering with unions and philanthropic leaders to resettle hundreds of migrants from Chicago. The goal is to bolster the city’s workforce and stem its population decline.

Many students at Central Visual and Performing Arts High School are reluctant to speak about the shooting one year ago today. Alumni are trying to help by producing art that reflects their attempt to handle the grief.

Many in the Collegiate School of Medicine and Bioscience community feel written out of the narrative of last year’s deadly shooting at Central Visual and Performing Arts. The schools share a building.

State legislators refused to consider any gun restrictions during the 2023 session despite pleas from students affected by the shooting. The St. Louis Board of Alderman has tried to fill the gaps.