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Frustrations, remorse and pain surface on 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks

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Powerful U.S. officials past and present faced families, survivors and first responders Friday at ceremonies to honor the 25th anniversary of the day 2,977 Americans died in terrorist attacks in Virginia, New York and Pennsylvania. At the Pentagon, Condoleezza Rice, who was serving at the time under President George W. Bush as national security advisor, […]
Ashley Murray, Shalina Chatlani, Shauneen Miranda, Ariana Figueroa

Katie Stuart Marks 25th Anniversary of Sept. 11 Attacks With Remembrance Statement

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EDWARDSVILLE — State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, released the following statement reflecting on the 25th anniversary since the terrorist attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001: “We all remember where we were on September 11, 2001; we remember how time stood still, watching the unimaginable unfold before our eyes. The impact of that attack has reverberated in our country’s DNA ever since, from creating the Department of Homeland Security to bolstering TS

Illinois’ first AI-driven, ‘teacher-free’ school opens in Chicago

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CHICAGO, Ill. (WTVO) — A private school that relies on artificial intelligence instead of traditional classroom instruction has opened in downtown Chicago, offering families what it calls a glimpse into the future of education at a cost of $55,000 per year. Alpha Chicago welcomed students Tuesday, Sept. 8, for the beginning of the 2026-27 school [...]
John Clark

Woman accused of driving into apartment, sending mom and baby to hospital

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FRANKLIN COUNTY, Mo. - A woman has been charged after allegedly driving her car into a Sullivan apartment earlier this week. According to police, Almeda L. Pisarsky, was driving along Maple Street Wednesday and attempted to make a left turn onto N. Mansion Street. However, officials say Pisarsky failed to turn the wheel, causing the [...]
Megan Mueller

DHS Claimed It Had Found 16,000 Illegal Voters In Nevada. Now It’s Admitting It’s Less Than 200.

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As we move closer to mid-term elections, the Trump administration continues to lie about election integrity, sowing the seeds for bullshit “rigged election” claims should the GOP fail to win the elections Trump wants them to win. There’s another reason this administration lies constantly about elections, voters, and anything related to it: Trump still thinks […]
Tim Cushing

Daily Deal: The Modern Tech Skills Bundle

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Bring your tech skills up to 21st-century snuff with the all-encompassing Modern Tech Skills Bundle. This 2,000+ class series combines subject areas that every aspiring tech pro needs to know to get ahead and stay ahead. Broken out into cybersecurity, AI and machine learning, and information technology and cloud computing, you’ll be able to zero […]
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Lincoln Middle School Students Gather to Remember September 11

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EDWARDSVILLE — Lincoln Middle School students gathered around the school’s flagpole Friday morning to remember and reflect on the events of September 11, 2001, during the school’s annual Patriot Day observance. The event was organized by Lincoln 8th grade social studies teachers John Ginestra and Tom Newell as an opportunity for students to learn about and honor the significance of September 11. The ceremony brought together students, staff, Lincoln band and choir members, schoo

Alton High School's Marching 100 to Offer Button Day Fundraiser

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ALTON/GODFREY - Students with Alton High School’s Marching 100 will be out in the community playing their instruments and asking for donations. On Saturday morning, Sept. 12, 2026, musicians will be outside Duke Bakery, Mister Donut and Joe K’s, and anyone who donates to the band program will receive a button. The goal, explained Band Director Matt Chesner, is to connect the Alton Community Unit School District #11 music program with the community and to raise money for the students.

Volunteers pack meals at Chaifetz Arena for 'Day of Service'

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ST. LOUIS - Millions are mobilizing across the country Friday for a massive day of service to mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. In St. Louis, this day of service includes many volunteers from 40 local businesses packing thousands of lentils and rice meals for those in need inside the Chaifetz Arena [...]
Chris Regnier