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Democrats need to back Biden more loudly on Ukraine

3 years 2 months ago
Why oh why? For the life of me I don’t understand why Dems aren’t falling over themselves to praise how Biden has handled things and express immense relief that he, rather than a fully compromised Trump, is leading the global response, but this delusional nonsense is what’s filling the void. https://t.co/0qBkAF2tRK — Brian Beutler (@brianbeutler) ...continue reading "Democrats need to back Biden more loudly on Ukraine"
Kevin Drum

Illinois State Police Warn Motorists Of Potential Traffic Flow Issues Stemming From Convoy

3 years 2 months ago
SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois State Police cautions motorists who engage in acts that could endanger the safety of the motoring public. Illinois State Police officials have become aware of a planned event along several interstate corridors scheduled for Saturday, February 26, 2022 – Saturday, March 5, 2022, where truck drivers plan to conduct a “Convoy” causing traffic delays and potentially crashes. Illinois State Police Division of Patrol Colonel Margaret McGreal stated, “Though the Illinois State Police respects the rights of citizens to express their opinions in a lawful manner, there is great concern with any event that is designed to impede or block the normal and reasonable movement of traffic.” Colonel McGreal continued, “Traffic backups are a major contributing cause to traffic crashes which lead to property damage, personal injury, and even death. A planned event designed to impede normal traffic flow is dangerous to the innocent motoring

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Rep. Davis Condemns Russia's Attacks, Says It Is Time For Severe Economic Consequences

3 years 2 months ago
I join the free world in strongly condemning Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. The Ukrainian people need our prayers, and they need our support through tough sanctions on Russia. Thugs like Vladimir Putin only respond to strength. Now is the time for severe economic consequences. Putin, his oligarch friends, and his corrupt government should feel great financial pain for their evil actions. I’m joining my Republican colleagues in supporting the Putin Accountability Act , the toughest sanctions on Russia ever proposed by Congress. The Putin Accountability Act would: Impose sanctions on Putin, his family members, his mistress, and his network of kleptocratic oligarchs Designate Russia as a State Sponsor of Terrorism Kick Russia out of the international SWIFT Code system, hampering their ability to move money around internationally Place sanctions on Russian sovereign debt in the secondary market and the Russian financial sector Immediately shut

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Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber Of Commerce Offers Four Scholarships

3 years 2 months ago
The Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce 501c3 Foundation is proud to announce they will be awarding four (4) $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors who are pursuing a higher education, including colleges, universities and vocational schools. The eligible high schools include Triad High School, Father McGivney High School and Maryville Christian School. “For the past three years, we have hosted our Annual Fore! The Foundation Golf Scramble each October” said Dawn Mushill, Executive Director, of the Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce. “The Foundation receives 100% of the proceeds from the event. The scholarships are created to assist our high school seniors who are furthering their education” said Mushill. Applicants should visit the Chamber’s website at www.troymaryvillecoc.com or contact their school counselor. Scholarship applications are due no later than April 5 at 5:00 p.m. The scholarship winners will be announced

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ISP Probes Two-Vehicle Crash In Pontiac, Involving Trooper

3 years 2 months ago
PONTIAC - At 1:25 a.m.on Feb. 26, 2022, Illinois State Police (ISP) officials investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash on South Prospect Road at Hall Court in Bloomington, McLean County, involving an ISP Trooper. On the above date and time, an ISP District 6 Trooper was stationary at the above location inside of a fully marked squad car with the emergency lights activated, in order to assist Bloomington Police Department (BPD) with a DUI investigation in the left lane of Prospect Road. A Volkswagen Utility, traveling southbound on Prospect, failed to yield to the stationary emergency vehicle and struck the rear end of the ISP squad car. The Trooper was treated at an area hospital for minor injuries. The driver of the Volkswagen, Michael A. Tibbitts, a 24-year-old male of Bloomington, IL, was arrested by BPD for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and cited for a violation of Scott’s Law, along with other traffic violations. So far this year, there have been nine ISP squad car

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Billions in federal aid finally on the way for Missouri school districts

3 years 2 months ago
St. Louis area school districts are struggling to help kids recover from the learning challenges brought on by virtual education during the COVID-19 pandemic. District spokespersons acknowledged they need money for everything; from tutoring help for students, to special counseling, to summer school.
Elliott Davis

Soulard cleaning up after Mardi Gras roars

3 years 2 months ago
The streets of Soulard were quiet Sunday after the much-anticipated wild return of Mardi Gras on Saturday, where thousands of people of all ages came dressed in green, gold, and purple.
Ty Hawkins