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Here is Donald Trump's apparent governing plan so far: Enact 20% tariffs on all imports.¹ Cut $2 trillion from the federal budget.² Let RFK Jr. "go wild" on health, food, and medicine.³ Mass deportation of illegal immigrants.¹ ² Big tax cuts for corporations and the rich.¹ Abandon Ukraine. Maybe Taiwan too.4 Use the military to ...continue reading "A brief summary of Donald Trump’s plan for America"

A somber night in Belleville as people gathered for a vigil following a deadly fire at a family's home Monday.

ALTON —The Alton Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 500 block of Main Street on Tuesday evening. Firefighters arrived to find heavy smoke and flames coming from the house. In response to the situation, a box alarm was activated, prompting assistance from the East Alton Fire Department. Firefighters faced challenges in controlling the blaze, particularly as it had spread to the attic, complicating their efforts. The house sustained significant damage, but it remains unclear if anyone was residing in the home at the time of the fire. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

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As Dad and I watched at the polling place, he would try to put in perspective the sacrifices that had been made just so “that line of people” could cast their ballots.

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