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Israel decides to cut off aid to Gaza

1 year 3 months ago
In an apparent attempt to lose whatever international support they still retain, Israel voted overwhelmingly yesterday to kick out UNRWA from Gaza. UNRWA distributes the vast majority of aid to Gaza, and no other organization has the know-how and the personnel to take its place. They're indispensable. But everybody's most loathed prime minister just shrugged: ...continue reading "Israel decides to cut off aid to Gaza"
Kevin Drum

MO Governor Quietly Rescinds Minority, Women-Owned Hiring Goals

1 year 3 months ago
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch:  Gov. Mike Parson last week rescinded 177 executive orders, some issued in the 1980s, that he deemed no longer “necessary or applicable.” It was seemingly an innocuous action, framed as an effort to clean up past governor’s orders. But buried within the dozens of rescinded old executive orders was one that […]
Dede Hance

Jay Keeven Announces Endorsement from Madison County Sheriff Jeff Connor

1 year 3 months ago
Edwardsville, IL — Today, Jay Keeven, candidate for State Representative is proud to announce the endorsement of Madison County Sheriff Jeff Connor. Sheriff Connor, a well-respected leader dedicated to upholding safety and accountability across Madison County, praised Keeven’s extensive background in law enforcement, commitment to public safety, and collaborative approach to public service. "Jay Keeven has spent his career serving with integrity and working to keep our families safe," said Sheriff Connor. "I know Jay will bring that same commitment to Springfield, where we need leaders focused on protecting our communities and holding public officials accountable. I am proud to endorse Jay Keeven for State Representative ." "I am honored to have the support of Sheriff Jeff Connor," said Keeven. "Sheriff Connor’s dedication to our community is unmatched, and his endorsement underscores my commitment to protecting our families and advocating for integrity i

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Keystone Construction Begins Construction of $60M CarShield Sportsplex

1 year 3 months ago
Design/Build general contractor, Keystone Construction Company, has begun construction of the new $60 million CarShield Sportsplex© AAA Hockey & Futbol facility in Chesterfield, Missouri. Scheduled to complete in January 2025, the world-class indoor and outdoor sports facility will be one of the largest in the Midwest. It will accommodate the growing CarShield AAA Hockey & […]
Dede Hance

IMPACT Strategies Starts Construction on SIU Foundation’s Tedrick Welcome Center

1 year 3 months ago
IMPACT Strategies, Inc. has started construction on Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s new Tedrick Welcome Center. The welcome center is being funded by the SIU Foundation through a combination of reserves, fundraising and borrowing. No state funds are being used to build the Tedrick Welcome Center, which is the first major construction project on campus in […]
Dede Hance

BJ's Printables Male Athlete Of Month: Daily Provides Senior Leadership For MELHS Football

1 year 3 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE - As a senior running back and outside linebacker, Zach Daly has tried to be a leader for Metro-East Lutheran High's football squad. Zach is a BJ's Printables Male Athlete Of Month For MELHS. He played a key role in a 33-8 victory over HPHS (CO-OP). "I feel like this year, being the only senior, I have had to be a pretty good leader to the team this year," Daly said. "I also feel that just to use my abilities and to compete this year for the team is a big role for me this year, for sure." Daly is very much looking ahead to the playoffs Metro-East squad. The Knights concluded the regular season 5-4 overall and everything has been building to this point in time where the Knights could receive a playoff berth. "It's been building up since my freshman year. I think my freshman year, we had a third of the guys that we have this year, and now being a senior, we've got the team. Every year's been a build-up, and this is the year where we have been able to show all that."

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