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US, Israel strike Iran; Democrats call for immediate vote on Trump war powers

2 months ago
WASHINGTON — Democratic lawmakers called Saturday for Congress to weigh in on President Donald Trump’s order launching “major combat operations” in Iran, while Republicans largely provided cautious support of the attacks. Trump said in a video posted to social media at 2:30 a.m. Eastern that U.S. forces struck targets in the Islamic republic. Israeli Prime […]
Jacob Fischler, Jane Norman

This Week In Techdirt History: February 22nd – 28th

2 months ago
Five Years Ago This week in 2021, Australian news sites were reacting bizarrely to Facebook’s withdrawal from sharing news in the country, just before Facebook caved and decided to restore news links. The whole ordeal was surrounded by silly reactions so we pointed to the best summary of everything, and also looked at how it […]
Leigh Beadon

Multiple Fire Departments Aid East Alton in Residential Fire

2 months ago
COTTAGE HILLS – The East Alton Fire Department responded Saturday afternoon to a structure fire on the 100 block of South Oak Street in Cottage Hills. When firefighters arrived, a deck and fence next to the house were on fire, and flames had reached the side of the house. Mutual aid was requested from the Wood River, Roxana, Rosewood Heights, and Alton fire departments. “The house appears savable,” East Alton Fire Chief Jeremy Dively said. “A bedroom ceiling collapsed,

Missouri, Illinois lawmakers react to US and Israel attack on Iran

2 months ago
The United States and Israel launched a series of coordinated strikes against Iran on Saturday. The attacks follow sustained pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump for Iran to reach an agreement to limit its nuclear program, along with renewed calls for a regime change.
Joey Schneider

Madison County Honors Alton Pastor Joyce Elliott as Living Legend  

2 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE — Madison County officials recognized an Alton pastor Wednesday night as a “Living Legend” for her lifetime of ministry, mentorship and leadership in the community. County Board Member Michael “Doc” Holliday of Alton and Chairman Chris Slusser presented Pastor Joyce Elliott with the Madison County Living Legend Award during the County Board’s February meeting. Elliott made history as the first female licensed ordained minister at Union Baptist