🌱 Sun Run Returns + St. Louis Reproductive Equity Fund

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A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 96 Low: 76.

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Here are the top three stories in St. Louis today:

1. The Cardinal Glennon Sun Run will return on Sunday, Oct. 16. The run is meant to raise funds for St. Louis children. Participants can run in either the 5K or walk in the one-mile course. All participants will receive a T-shirt and sunglasses. Click to register for the race. (KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis)
2. The St. Louis Board of Alderman has introduced a new bill to establish the St. Louis Reproductive Equity Fund. The bill allocates $3.5 million to fund COVID care, pregnancy care providers, and logistical access to abortion. The funds are coming from the city's American Rescue Plan Act funding. (newstime-mo.com)
3. The revised plan for Optimist International's headquarters building is receiving pushback from St. Louis City staff. The proposed plan would build an apartment complex at the site. The revised plan will reportedly preserve the building's facade, but that does not seem like enough to the city's staff. (The Business Journals)

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Today in St. Louis:

• Gateway Arch Yoga At The Gateway Arch National Park (9:00 AM)
• LEGO Club At The Mid-County Branch Library (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The St. Louis County Police Department is reportedly working to identify a suspect in the First Community Credit Union robbery on Tesson Ferry Rd. Anyone with information related to the robbery is asked to contact the department immediately. (St. Louis County Police Department via Facebook)
• The Saint Louis Zoo invites residents to stop by its booth at this weekend's Pridefest celebration in downtown St. Louis. Click to learn about upcoming zoo events and educational programs. (Saint Louis Zoo via Facebook)
• The St. Louis County Police Department is currently recruiting for its next Police Academy class. Click to apply today. (St. Louis County Police Department via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today! See you all tomorrow morning for another update.

— Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing assistant at Lightning Media Partners. She is a self-professed logophile who is currently pursuing her master’s degree in library science. Outside of work, you can find Helen constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.