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The IRS has not been “neglected” for decades. Quite the contrary.

3 years 4 months ago
The New York Times reports today on tax season: Decades of Neglect Leave I.R.S. in Tax Season ‘Chaos’ "Neglect" is the opposite of what's happened, as the body of the story makes clear: Tax-averse Republicans, who have spent years cutting the agency’s budget, have seized on the I.R.S.’s problems as proof it should not be ...continue reading "The IRS has not been “neglected” for decades. Quite the contrary."
Kevin Drum

'Truckers for Freedom' convoy rolls through St. Louis

3 years 4 months ago
ST. LOUIS, Mo. - Another convoy of truckers protesting COVID mandates traveled through the St. Louis area today. They plan on stopping in Vandalia for the night. "Let’s stand up for our freedoms and fight these unlawful mandates peacefully and effectively! The US is currently organizing a similar convoy to that of Canada. If you [...]
Joe Millitzer

Left Bank Books Raises Thousands of Dollars to Combat Book Bans

3 years 4 months ago
Kris Kleindienst and her team at Left Bank Books (399 North Euclid Avenue, 314-367-6731) knew they were going to have to do something about ongoing book bans in school districts around the state after the Wentzville School District banned Toni Morrison’s The Bluest Eye.…
Jenna Jones

Ohio Supreme Court Rolls Back Awful Rulings, Says Cop Must Use His Real Name If He Wants To Keep His Defamation Suit Going

3 years 4 months ago
All the way back in August 2020, a Cincinnati (OH) police officer decided to sue some fellow citizens for defamation. The cop went after the authors of social media posts claiming the officer flashed a “white supremacist sign” during a city council meeting discussing concerns raised by the Black Lives Matter movement. These posts also […]
Tim Cushing

89.9 WLCA Expands Into Podcasting

3 years 4 months ago
Lewis and Clark Community College’s broadcasting program, whose students operate the 89.9 FM WLCA radio station, is expanding into general and video podcasting with a series of studio upgrades. Mike Lemons, director of the broadcasting program, said this is an opportunity for students to learn in a more hands-on way about podcasting. “We’ve been teaching podcasting in our courses for a number of years now, but wanted to offer podcasting for any and all who wanted to take it, because audio and video content is important for all professions, really,” Lemons said. “So we felt podcasting could be a skill that’s important even for those outside of media, but for our radio students too.” Lemons also said this transition into podcasting is part of helping media students gain a more well-rounded skillset. “If we truly want to stay ahead and keep turning out quality students, they’re going to have to have more skills than just

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Bunker Hill Senior Nominated To Air Force Academy, Concludes Brilliant High School Hockey Career

3 years 4 months ago
BUNKER HILL - Drake Scroggins has had a dream for a long time and it is not an easy one. Drake’s ambition since he was young is to attend the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Drake has been nominated for the academy by U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis. Drake is an outstanding honors student and said he has had this huge goal since sixth grade. Drake is the son of David and Laura Scroggins of Bunker Hill. Drake was complimentary of Rep. Davis's nomination and understanding his drive to be an Air Force cadet. “I will never forget getting the call from Congressman Davis,” Drake said. “It was a very proud moment to hear from him.” Recently, Drake played a pivotal role with a hat trick (three goals) for the East Alton-Wood River Mississippi Valley Conference Hockey Association team. He has been a member of the team for four years. The three goals and win in the post-season lifted his East Alton-Wood River squad. Drake said he would love to play hockey

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Take a peek inside construction of Missouri Botanical Garden's new $100M visitor center (Photos)

3 years 4 months ago
Construction of the new $100 million Jack C. Taylor Visitor Center continues at the Missouri Botanical Garden, with work on the main entrance set to be completed by late summer. The entire project, which includes three phases, will be finished this winter. "We are excited to complete and open the Jack C. Taylor Visitor Center in 2022," MoBot President Peter Wyse Jackson said in a statement. "Not only will it transform the services and experiences for visitors to the Missouri Botanical Garden but…
Veneta Rizvic

From Patient to Student: SIUE Student Finds Unique Path to Pharmacy School

3 years 4 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE – How does one decide their career aspirations? With a vast array of professional paths available, it’s a daunting decision with major quality of life implications. For some, like Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy (SOP) student Paige Summers, the way forward is defined by personal influences. Her calling became apparent through lived experience, and she has pursued it without hesitation. In spring 2015, Lisa Lubsch, PharmD, BCPPS, clinical professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice and pediatric pharmacy specialist with SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in St. Louis, was among the healthcare team treating Summers who had been admitted to Cardinal Glennon for critically high blood pressure. Fast forward to September 2020 when Lubsch received the following message. “Dr. Lubsch, My name is Paige Summers and I am almost certain that I was one of your patients as a child at Cardinal Glennon Hospital.

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