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Opinion: Mayor Mike McCormick Is Clearly The Choice Once Again

5 months 2 weeks ago
GODFREY - In the race for mayor of Godfrey - we have a clear choice of candidates - and the best choice is Mayor Mike McCormick. Mayor McCormick is the only candidate in this race who opposed the pay raise for mayor. In fact, one of his opponents signed Mayor McCormick’s petition, then voted for the pay raise and once it passed the Village Board, and took out his own petition to run for Mayor. Mayor McCormick is a full-time mayor. Walk into the Village Hall and you are likely to see the Mayor sitting right out in front ready to help. Mayor McCormick has a record of accomplishments in Godfrey that is as impressive as it is long. Some of the highlights are the great park system, the improvement of the roads, the addition of great local businesses, and his creative approach to the pandemic which kept local businesses open while benefitting families. And to his credit - all this has been done while keeping Godfrey’s municipal tax rate the lowest in the country with no municipal

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Techdirt Podcast Episode 411: A New Podcast All About Section 230

5 months 2 weeks ago
Support us on Patreon » We recently announced the launch of Otherwise Objectionable, a brand new documentary podcast hosted by Mike in partnership with the Competitive Enterprise Institute, covering the history — and the vital importance — of Section 230. This week, we’re featuring the entire debut episode right here on the Techdirt Podcast. Check it […]
Leigh Beadon

Trump DOJ refuses to answer judge’s questions about deportation flight details

5 months 2 weeks ago
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Justice on Tuesday refused to provide further details about deportation flights that were in flight when a federal judge issued an order blocking the invocation of the wartime law used to authorize the removals. In new court filings, the Department of Justice said two deportation flights to El Salvador […]
Ariana Figueroa

Bethalto School Board Race: Dallas Zimmerman Advocates for Transparency

5 months 2 weeks ago
BETHALTO - Dallas Zimmerman wants to see changes in Bethalto. Zimmerman, one of nine candidates running for a seat on the Bethalto Community Unit School District #8 Board of Education, shared more about who he is and what he stands for. He noted that he wants to see more transparency and efficiency from the school board, and he believes he is the right person for the job. “I’m focused on the leadership, the transparency, and my background in being efficient,” he said. “Personally, I believe there’s just too much familiarity amongst the school board and that whole group to where they’re kind of a band of brothers.” Zimmerman grew up in Fosterburg, then moved to Bethalto and transferred to Civic Memorial High School. After graduating, he joined the military for nine years and then lived in Florida and Wisconsin for another ten before eventually moving back to the Bethalto area. Back in Bethalto, Zimmerman owned a consulting business

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Community Invited to Interpret Their Dreams at Upcoming Free Spiritual Conversation

5 months 2 weeks ago
ALTON - Community members have the opportunity to learn more about how their dreams can guide their daily lives. At 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at River Bend Yoga in Alton, the second session of the free “Raise Your Spiritual IQ!” series will discuss “Your Dream Worlds Revealed,” a conversation about techniques to remember and interpret your inner journeys for help in daily life. Organizers Flora Van Koten and Sheila Aehle will talk about how to remember and develop your own dream symbols to interpret your dreams and the messages they might reveal. “That voice is Soul, your true identity,” Van Koten said. “When that voice is heard, then the voice of ego — also called the little self — will stop and listen. It’s not used to doing that. However, over time and with the practice of looking at your dreams, you’ll be able to hear and understand more about what God or your higher self is trying to tell you.”

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Centerstone To Host Open House For CASTLE Autism Services

5 months 2 weeks ago
MARION – Centerstone is excited to invite the public to an open house event for CASTLE (Centerstone Autism Services – Think! Learn! Explore!) on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at 1205 W. Main St, Marion, Il. Centerstone’s CASTLE program provides specialized, evidence-based autism services for children ages 3-12, helping them develop essential skills for lifelong learning and success. The open house offers an opportunity for the community to tour the facility, meet the dedicated team, and learn more about the impact of CASTLE’s programs. "We are incredibly grateful to open our doors to the community and offer these much-needed services in Southern Illinois. CASTLE will provide children with autism and their families the support they need, and we hope many across the region will take advantage of these vital resources.” said Anne Tyree, Regional CEO for Centerstone. Attendees will have the chance to explore the therapy spaces, spea

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