Over the last few years, we’ve seen a bunch of politicians trying to frame their regulation of the internet as not being about regulating speech, but about “design” or “process” or some such. But when you scratch beneath the surface, they’re always really about regulating speech. Whether it’s KOSA or California’s Age Appropriate Design Code […]
BELLEVILLE - The St. Clair County Emergency Management Agency expressed its condolences to the Alton Police Department after the loss of dedicated police dog K-9 Odin on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024. The St. Clair County Emergency Management Agency's statement was as follows: "Our sympathies to Alton Police on the loss of their brave and dedicated K-9 Odin who paid the ultimate sacrifice yesterday in the line of duty. K-9 Odin died protecting his handler (who was also shot) and fellow officers. We wish the injured officer a speedy recovery as well." The St. Clair County Sheriff's Office had these comments about Odin and the other officer: "With a heavy heart, we are sending our condolences to the Alton Police Department on the passing of K-9 Odin. K-9 Odin was killed this morning after a suspect fired shots at police. We are also praying for a quick recovery for the police K-9 handler." Odin was killed while protecting his handler, who was also shot during the incident in Alton. The shooting
WOOD RIVER — Firefighters from multiple departments responded to a house fire on the 1400 block of Williams Street Friday afternoon, Aug. 23, 2024, where smoke was seen coming from the roof vents. Upon arrival, the Wood River Fire Department encountered heavy smoke coming from the house. Firefighters swiftly brought the fire under control, preventing further damage. A box-alarm was issued, prompting additional support from the Roxana, East Alton, Rosewood Heights, and Edwardsville Fire Departments. Madison County Emergency Management deployed their rehab truck, while Alton Memorial Ambulance provided standby support. It appears that nobody was home at the time of the fire, and no injuries were reported. The Illinois State Fire Marshal has been called in to assist with the investigation to determine the cause of the fire.
WASHINGTON — “Mass deportation now!” is a catchphrase for the Trump presidential campaign, as the Republican nominee proposes a crackdown on immigration that would oust thousands of undocumented people. Often citing a deportation operation enacted by former President Dwight Eisenhower in the 1950s, former President Donald Trump has repeatedly vowed in campaign rallies that he […]
SPRINGFIELD — In a decisive move, the Illinois State Board of Elections voted unanimously today to keep Jay Keeven on the ballot, following a recommendation from the hearing officer. The ruling came after Illinois Democrats filed a lawsuit seeking to remove Keeven from the ballot, citing the newly enacted "Katie Stuart Protection Act." Keeven said the "Katie Stuart Protection Act," which was swiftly passed by Illinois Democrats, "aimed to change election rules mid-cycle to prevent incumbents from facing challengers. However, the law was previously declared unconstitutional by a court in Sangamon County." In response to the ruling, Keeven expressed his gratitude and reiterated his commitment to providing voters with a choice. "I am thankful that the Illinois State Board of Elections made the right decision. Our campaign followed the rules and our voters deserve a choice in this election," Keeven said. "For months, Democrats in Springfield have tried every possible way to keep
Vernon Betts, the active St. Louis City Sheriff, has requested a recount of primary election results that show he narrowly lost to challenger Alfred Montgomery.
Def Leppard fans may debate which of their albums is better, 1983’s Pyromania or 1987’s Hysteria, but you won’t hear frontman Joe Elliott picking a favorite.Elliott was asked to pick a…
Wentzville PD is seeking information after two local businesses, Rizzo's Bar & Grill and McAlister's Deli, were burglarized by suspects in a white Mercedes Sprinter van with no license plate and no taillight on the driver's side.
The Washington Post has news: Good. This is yet another reason to vote against Trump, as if you needed one. (I wonder what RFK Jr. got in return for his endorsement? You know there has to be something.)
After days of speculation, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pulled himself out of the 2024 presidential race on Friday — at least in a few battleground election states.
A pair of Republican state legislators and an anti-abortion activist filed a lawsuit Thursday asking a judge to block an abortion-rights constitutional amendment from appearing on the Nov. 5 ballot. State Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman, state Rep. Hannah Kelly and Kathy Forck sued last year challenging the cost estimate for a proposed constitutional amendment rolling back […]
New home sales increased by 71,000 in July, bringing the total number to an annualized rate of 739,000. Adjusted for population, this is 2.19 new houses sold per thousand people: This looks pretty healthy: we're holding steady at the level from just before the pandemic. But if you zoom out and take a longer view, ...continue reading "We should be buying a million new homes per year"
To come to the U.S. for treatment, Hadi had to leave six siblings and his father in Gaza — like other Palestinian children getting help through HEAL Palestine.
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