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Judge Boots DOJ Prosecutor From Courtroom, Demands To Know Who’s Actually Calling The Shots

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This judge ain’t fucking around. Earlier this month, we covered New Jersey federal judge Zahid Qurashi’s response to the actions of Trump’s DOJ, which begins with lots of illegal appointments of prosecutors and runs right through these prosecutors’ inability to defend the administration’s actions. To wit: The Government’s handling of Petitioner’s detention is emblematic of […]
Tim Cushing

Daily Deal: The Ultimate AWS Data Master Class Bundle

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The Ultimate AWS Data Master Class Bundle has 9 courses to get you up to speed on Amazon Web Services. The courses cover AWS, DevOPs, Kubernetes Mesosphere DC/OS, AWS Redshift, and more. It’s on sale for $34 with the code MARCH15 at checkout. Note: The Techdirt Deals Store is powered and curated by StackCommerce. A […]
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Alton Postpones Permit For Anzu Power Facility

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ALTON – Plans to operate a waste-to-energy facility in Alton are on hold as city officials seek answers on its potential environmental impacts. At their March 25, 2026 meeting, Alton City Council members agreed to postpone a request for a special use permit from Anzu Power to operate a petroleum product manufacturing facility at 8 Cut Street, near the former site of Alton Steel. Orion Bailey with Anzu Power gave a presentation at the meeting highlighting several alleged benefits of

Lane Closures on Westbound I-64 in St. Clair County Begin April 1

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EAST ST. LOUIS – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that westbound Interstate 64 will be reduced to one lane between Ninth Street and the westbound I-55 merge in St. Clair County for bridge maintenance. The lane closures will occur at the following times: Wednesday, April 1, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 2, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Beginning Friday, April 3, at 9 a.m. through Sunday, April 5, at 9 p.m. Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged

PHOTOS: 2026 Opening Day in St. Louis

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Opening Day for the St. Louis Cardinals is a tradition like none other. Tens of thousands will celebrate festivities in Downtown St. Louis and attend the first game of the new St. Louis Cardinals season.
Joey Schneider

Pride Inc. Supports Beautification Mission with Upcoming Events

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ALTON - Community members can support local beautification efforts through upcoming events sponsored by Pride Inc. As an organization, Pride Inc. works with the Alton and Godfrey communities to maintain garden beds, pick up litter, and advocate for beautification. People can support their work by donating to them during their 7–11 a.m. roadblock on Friday, April 10, 2026, at Humbert Road and Tolle Lane, followed by their Citywide Litter Cleanup from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday,

As No Kings protests grow, a bigger question looms: What comes next?

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Thousands of protests are scheduled across the United States on Saturday as part of the “No Kings” movement opposing President Donald Trump’s administration. Organizers expect millions of people to turn out for this third round of No Kings demonstrations, with more than 3,000 local-level events mapped on the movement’s official website. Previous No Kings protests, […]
Anna Claire Vollers

New census estimates show movers swelling population in small Southeast counties

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Small counties in the coastal Southeast had some of the largest population gains between mid-2024 and mid-2025 in estimates being released Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau, mostly because of people moving from larger areas. Jasper County, South Carolina, where there’s a building boom taking advantage of the popularity of nearby Hilton Head, was the […]
Tim Henderson

Three Jersey Students Join Illinois Senate Advisory Committee

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JERSEY - Three Jersey Community High School students have been invited to the Illinois State Capitol to serve on the Illinois Senate Student Advisory Committee, according to Jersey Community Unit School District No. 100. The students — Cloud Sutton, Madalyn Bodenbach, and Rayven Utterback are shown in Springfield participating on the advisory committee. Serving on the statewide committee will leave a lasting positive impact on all three Jersey students.