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Can we please keep this simple? When Donald Trump told a bunch of evangelical Christians that after 2024 "you won't have to vote anymore," all he meant was: Just vote for me this year. I don't care what happens after that. That's it. Trump doesn't care about anything but himself. He doesn't genuinely care one ...continue reading "“You won’t have to vote again,” explained"

Today on TAP: A flawed understanding of today’s mild inflation leads the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates punishingly high.

Forbes recently reported that Bruce Springsteen is now a billionaire, but his E Street Band guitarist and longtime friend Stevie Van Zandt says the amount of money in The Boss’ bank account…

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President and CEO Todd Bastean will retire in spring 2025. The nonprofit has already started its search for his replacement.

The origin story of Agellus – Latin for “little field, small plot of land, small estate” – is grounded in a long-term friendship between two private equity executives who have fulfilled their goal of starting a firm from the ground up.

The spending is fueling talk that state Sen. Brian Williams, D-University City, could make a run for St. Louis County executive in 2026.

JERSEYVILLE - Several Jersey Community High School seniors were awarded scholarships earlier this spring at the District 100 Foundation’s 22nd Annual Scholarship Luncheon at First United Methodist Church in Jerseyville on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. 51 JCHS seniors were presented with District 100 Foundation Scholarships, while 16 other scholarships were awarded to 37 more seniors. Award recipients were joined by family members and other attendees including scholarship presenters, donors, District 100 administrators, staff and board members, as well as District 100 Foundation directors. The following scholarships were awarded to the following recipients: District 100 Foundation Scholarships (Pictured above) Clay East, Peyton Shanks-Goetten, Luke Fink, Kennedy Berghoff, Caleb Fraley, Kennedy Bizaillion, Isaac Beavers, Emily Collins, Wade Goetten, Tessa Crawford, Keegan Griffith, Skylar Crull, Khloee Hall, Erika Davis, Dagen Heafner, Katie Deist, Easton Heafner, Vivia

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Today's big headline: Fed Opens Door Further to a September Rate Cut Officials held rates steady, but made an important pivot by highlighting a more equal focus on employment and inflation goals Fer chrissake. "Opens door"? An "important pivot"? What more does the Fed want? Every measure of inflation has been hovering between 2-3% for ...continue reading "Come on, Jerome, inflation is over"

American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation launched the grant program in 2021 to support historic and culturally significant restaurants during the pandemic.

It’s 2016 all over again. The FBI can’t get everything it wants from a dead person’s phone, so it has decided to start revving up its anti-encryption engine. The DOJ took Apple to court in hopes of securing precedent compelling tech companies to crack encrypted devices for it after it recovered the San Bernardino shooter’s […]

The shooting happened just after 2 a.m. at DaBlitz Sports Bar and Grill.

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GRAFTON — The Grafton Art Gallery is set to launch a series of art classes and workshops, starting with the "Rules of Abstract Art Workshop" from 3 to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, led by Tom Dailey. This inaugural session has a limited number of seats remaining for those eager to delve into the world of abstract art. The workshop aims to provide attendees with a comprehensive understanding of abstract art, including its historical context and practical techniques. Participants will explore a variety of topics, such as the history of Abstract Expressionism, design and composition inspiration, color and scale, and cost-saving tips and techniques. Additionally, attendees will have the opportunity to create up to three original works and present their creations. Tom Dailey, known for his focus on abstract expressionism, will lead the workshop. Dailey's approach emphasizes the importance of color, texture, and scale in creating contemplative pieces. "I believe that a painting

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The Wall Street Journal informs us today that inflation affects some household more than others. Their example is Nicole Lewis, a mother of three who lives north of Flint, Michigan: Pay raises since the pandemic helped Lewis and her husband, now a city manager, double their earnings to what had previously seemed unattainable: more than ...continue reading "Inflation is pretty much the same for all of us"

EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville Municipal Band is excited to present "On Screen and Stage" on Thursday, August 1, at 8:00 PM. The event will take place at the Cleaon Etzkorn Bandstand in City Park. Join us for an evening filled with musical masterpieces from both film and theater, celebrating the magic of storytelling through music. This concert will feature a variety of iconic pieces, including thrilling and adventurous works by the renowned composer John Williams. Audiences can look forward to experiencing the essence of fantasy and excitement that these scores bring to life. Concessions will be available, with proceeds benefiting the First Presbyterian Church of Edwardsville (FPCE). Come early, bring your friends and family, and enjoy a delightful night of music under the stars. Follow the Edwardsville Municipal Band on Facebook and Instagram for more information and updates.

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