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Judge: No, Donald Trump Can’t Just Order The National Guard To Invade Los Angeles

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When a federal judge grants a temporary restraining order within hours of a hearing and writes 36 pages explaining why the President of the United States is acting illegally and unconstitutionally, you know something significant just happened. Federal Judge Charles Breyer did exactly that last night, blocking Donald Trump’s deployment of the National Guard to […]
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Magical Mayhem Show and Balloon Animals Coming to The Old Bakery Beer Co.

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ALTON - Kids and adults of all ages are invited to The Old Bakery Beer Company for a magic show and balloon animal presentation this weekend. From 7–9 p.m. on Saturday, June 14, 2025, community members can enjoy the Magical Mayhem Show with Professor Longhair and John Johnson. The magicians promise close-up magic, standup comedy, balloon animals and lots of fun. “There’s going to be money pulled out of the air, cards all over the place, just all sorts of craziness,” said John Johnson. Tickets cost $35 and include two free drink vouchers. Johnson and the Professor encourage people to come to The Old Bakery Beer Company early to have dinner, then stop by the event room to enjoy the show. The Magical Mayhem performance is suitable for all ages. The magicians will perform two 20-minute sets each. There will be two giveaways at the end of the night. Audience members have the chance to win a 30-minute balloon art presentation or a 30-minute closeup

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SIUE Formula SAE Team Showcases Student Innovation at WWT Raceway for INDYCAR Weekend

3 weeks 6 days ago
EDWARDSVILLE - The NTT INDYCAR Series returns to the St. Louis region Friday and Saturday, June 14-15, for the Bommarito Automotive Group 500 at World Wide Technology Raceway (WWTR) in Madison, Ill. Among the many attractions at this major motorsports event, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Formula SAE team will be featured on STEM Lane, showcasing their student-built race car to thousands of race fans. STEM Lane, located in the racetrack’s midway, offers interactive exhibits and hands-on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) activities for fans of all ages. SIUE’s presence highlights the University’s commitment to experiential learning and its support for aspiring engineers. SIUE’s Formula SAE is a student organization that supplements classroom instruction with practical, hands-on experience in automotive engineering. Each year, the team designs and fabricates a Formula-style race car to compete in the Formula Student International

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East St. Louis School District 189 Launches Electric Bus Initiative

3 weeks 6 days ago
EAST ST. LOUIS — East St. Louis School District 189 broke ground Tuesday on new infrastructure to support the arrival of 25 electric school buses planned for this academic year. The initiative aims to provide students with a quieter and smoother ride, reflecting the district’s commitment to enhancing student experience. The groundbreaking ceremony included district officials and partners involved in the project. Attendees were Remy Dean, board member; Walter Hood, board treasurer; Latonya Sayles, board member; Sister Julia Huiskamp, Federation of Parochial Members representative; Arthur R. Culver, superintendent of East St. Louis School District 189; Jason Walker, CEO of North America Central Bus; Duncan McIntyre, founder and CEO of Highland Electric Fleets; and Patrick Smith, senior vice president of operations and technical services at Ameren Illinois. All these people are shown in the above photo. “This project marks a significant step forward in providing a clea

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GCSD9 Receives $50,000 Donation from Phillips 66 Following Tornado

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GRANITE CITY – In the wake of the devastating EF-3 tornado that struck the region on May 16, Phillips 66 has donated $50,000 to Granite City Community Unit School District #9 to support recovery efforts and repair storm damage to school facilities. The tornado carved a 22.7-mile path of destruction through central and northern St. Louis before crossing into Illinois. The storm, which remained on the ground for 24 minutes and nearly a mile, caused widespread damage to homes, businesses, and infrastructure—tragically claiming five lives in the St. Louis region. Granite City was among the hardest-hit areas in the Metro East. At Prather Elementary School, the gymnasium roof was torn off just days before the end of the school year. Granite City is located near multiple Phillips 66 assets, including the Wood River Refinery, the Hartford Lubricants Plant, and the Hartford and East St. Louis Midstream Terminals. It is also home to many Phillips 66 employees. The donation

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