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Fox talking head is our new Secretary of Defense

1 year 4 months ago
Is this a joke? President-elect Donald Trump chose Pete Hegseth, who is a combat veteran and co-host on the weekend edition of “Fox & Friends,” to be his defense secretary. Hegseth has no defense experience—aside from having lots of opinions. He has no government experience and no experience dealing with the Pentagon bureaucracy. He's never ...continue reading "Fox talking head is our new Secretary of Defense"
Kevin Drum

St. Charles County to appeal court ruling on marijuana tax

1 year 4 months ago
After an appellate court ruled St. Charles and St. Louis counties could not stack their own marijuana sales tax on top of municipal sales taxes, the top elected official in St. Charles County said they’ll take the fight to the state supreme court.
Patrick Clark

Shop Local This Holiday Season

1 year 4 months ago
ALTON - ‘Tis the season for holiday shopping and the Great Rivers & Routes region of southwest Illinois is full of local makers and producers ready to help inspire with one-of-a-kind gifts. From Carlinville to Collinsville and all cities and towns in-between, southwest Illinois offers shopping destinations that will help everyone find the perfect gift for even the most hard-to-buy-for person. Take your pick of hand thrown pottery, delicious flavored popcorn and fudge, beautifully scented candles, soaps and so much more. “The Great Rivers & Routes region is a great place for holiday shoppers who are looking for unique and distinct gifts. Our local makers infuse their products with the flavors, scents and colors of the region,” Cory Jobe, President/CEO of the Great Rivers & Routes region noted. “If people are looking for great shopping, then southwest Illinois is the place to go.” For those who are looking for shopping fun, paired with the

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