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How to Host a Thanksgiving-Themed Game Night

1 year 4 months ago
Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude, family, and, of course, plenty of delicious food. However, it can also become a wonderful occasion for creating lasting memories through games and friendly competition. A Thanksgiving-themed game night offers a unique way to bring family and friends together in a festive atmosphere, allowing everyone to engage in fun activities while celebrating the spirit of the holiday. Here’s how to create a memorable Thanksgiving game night that will leave your guests with smiles and laughter. Setting the Scene: Create a Festive Atmosphere To kick off your Thanksgiving-themed game night, it’s essential to set the right ambiance. Here are some ideas to transform your space: Decorate with Fall Colors Utilize autumnal colors such as oranges, browns, and golds in your decorations. Incorporate elements like pumpkins, gourds, and fall leaves to enhance the festive feel. You might consider a centerpiece for your table made of mini pumpkins or a cornucopia

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Abortion foes strategize to get Trump to ban some abortions while keeping his pledge

1 year 4 months ago
The 2024 election results created complicated new realities for reproductive rights in the U.S., with Americans even in a few red states overwhelmingly voting to protect the right to have an abortion while also overwhelmingly electing anti-abortion representatives in state houses, courts, Congress and the White House. With a Republican trifecta coming to the nation’s capital in […]
Sofia Resnick

Off the Record

1 year 4 months ago

Exhibition is free and open to the public during COCA's business hours in Millstone Gallery Off The Record is a series of Gouache paintings of iconic record label and album art […]

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This Day in History on November 22: John F. Kennedy Assassinated

1 year 4 months ago
Welcome to another installment of our series, 'This Day in History,' where we take a closer look at significant events that have shaped our world. One of the most significant events that occurred on November 22nd was the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in 1963. This tragic event shocked the nation and the world, marking a pivotal moment in American history. Kennedy was shot while riding in a motorcade through Dallas, Texas, and his death was met with an overwhelming wave of grief. The assassination led to a series of investigations, including the Warren Commission, which concluded that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone. However, conspiracy theories surrounding the event continue to thrive to this day, fueling debates about the circumstances of his death and its lasting impact on American politics. Fast forward to November 22, 1975, when the world witnessed the rise of a new political leader in Spain. King Juan Carlos I was proclaimed King of Spain following the death o

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IDNR Reminds Deer Hunters To Visit Mandatory Check Stations In Chronic Wasting Disease-testing Counties

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) reminds firearm deer hunters that mandatory check stations will be open this year in counties where chronic wasting disease (CWD) has been detected. The 2024 Illinois firearm deer season dates are Nov. 22-24 and Dec. 5-8, 2024. Check stations are used by IDNR to monitor CWD in Boone, Carroll, DeKalb, Grundy, Jo Daviess, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, LaSalle, Livingston, McHenry, Ogle, Stephenson, Will, and Winnebago counties. In those counties, hunter-harvested deer must be taken to a designated firearm deer check station by 8 p.m. on the day the deer is killed. Successful firearm hunters in CWD counties should not attempt to report their deer online or via telephone; check station attendance in these counties is mandatory. A list of check station locations for CWD testing can be found online . Hunters harvesting deer in Kane County should take their deer to a check station in an adjacent county. Hunters should

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In Your Neighborhood: O'Fallon, Mo.

1 year 4 months ago
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - The FOX 2 crew is in your neighborhood Friday morning, O'Fallon, Mo. FOX 2's Blair Ledt, Tim Ezell, and Margie Ellisor make visits to various locations across O'Fallon to see the features that make the city pop out. Check out FOX 2's Youtube playlist to see all of the locations [...]
Nick Gladney

Oh Look, It Was Trivial To Buy Troop And Intelligence Officer Location Data From Dodgy, Unregulated Data Brokers

1 year 4 months ago
There are two major reasons that the U.S. doesn’t pass an internet-era privacy law or regulate data brokers despite a parade of dangerous scandals. One, lobbied by a vast web of interconnected industries with unlimited budgets, Congress is too corrupt to do its job. Two, the U.S. government is disincentivized to do anything because it exploits this […]
Karl Bode

2 people develop serious health issue as E. coli cases climb over 100 in St. Louis County area

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An E. coli outbreak linked to events hosted by a catering company has risen to 106 cases as of Wednesday, with two of those people developing a rare but serious complication, health officials said. The events under investigation by the St. Louis County Health Department include two school band events, two funerals, and a veterans event, all catered by Andre's Banquets and Catering between Nov. 6-9. More than half of the cases are connected with Rockwood Summit High School. The health department…
Kelsi Anderson and Megan Kernan