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Randy Raley Explains Campaign Goals as He Challenges Rep. Mary Miller for Illinois's 15th District

3 months ago
ILLINOIS - Randy Raley is a Democrat challenging Mary Miller to represent the 15th District of Illinois. Raley recently stopped by “Our Daily Show!” with C.J. Nasello to share his goals for his campaign and his plans for the district if elected. He emphasized that he wants to represent the entire district. “It doesn’t matter if you’re a Republican. Let’s find some kind of common ground where we can lift this district up and make life better for everybody,” he said. “If you don’t look like me or pray like me or love like me, I will represent you, too. If you are a churchgoing guy on Sunday and all of that, I will represent you. It’s a big, wide district, and it covers a lot of land. There’s going to be a lot of different interests in the district and it’s going to be hard to put a coalition together, but at least I’m willing to sit and listen.” Raley lived in Missouri for a long time but

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C&M Circus Bringing Family Fun To Pike County Fairgrounds

3 months ago
PLEASANT HILL, Ill. – The Culpepper & Merriweather (C&M) Circus is making its way to Pleasant Hill, bringing an authentic “Big Top” circus spectacle for the whole family to enjoy. On Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, the circus is coming to the Pike County Fairgrounds at 210 W. Clay St. in Pleasant Hill, thanks to a sponsorship from the Pike County Fair Association. Described as an “authentic One-Ring, Big Top Circus,” the C&M Circus has been providing quality, local family entertainment for 40 years. Circus Performances are set for 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Circus officials describe each 90-minute event as “an amazing show the whole family will love!” This year’s shows feature an all-new performance lineup for 2025, including: Big Cats presented by Trey Key; Aerialist Extraordinaire Simone on the trapeze; the Perez Daredevil Duo on the Tight Rope and Wheel of Destiny; the high energy Macias family hand and foot juggling; and everyone's favorite Circus

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Dr. Rainey Returns to Dr. Wright Elementary as Interim Principal

3 months ago
EAST ST. LOUIS — Dr. Lawrence Rainey has been named interim principal of Dr. Katie Harper Wright Elementary School for the new school year, East St. Louis School District 189 has announced. Dr. Rainey brings extensive experience to his new role, having served as an assistant principal within the district and previously as a special education teacher at Dr. Wright Elementary. He also has experience as a principal outside the district. Known for his warm and approachable leadership style, Dr. Rainey is recognized for building strong relationships with students, staff, and families. The district highlighted his ability to foster a positive school culture and support student success, describing him as a trusted presence in the schools. As interim principal, the East St. Louis School District 189 said Dr. Rainey will continue to lead with "a focus on compassion, dedication, and academic excellence." East St. Louis School District 189 encouraged the community to welcome Dr.

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New lawsuit presses DOJ to release communications about Epstein files

3 months ago
WASHINGTON — A nonprofit government watchdog sued the Trump administration Friday for failing to respond to public records requests for communications between the White House, Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation about Florida sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including any review of President Donald Trump’s past relationship with the financier. The lawsuit came as […]
Ashley Murray

DOGE’s “Efficiency” Theater: Wasted $21.7 Billion While Destroying Life-Saving Programs Based On Conspiracy Theories

3 months ago
We’ve talked plenty about how Elon Musk’s “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) was always more about performative cruelty than actual efficiency. But a new Senate report reveals just how spectacularly DOGE failed at its supposed core mission while causing immeasurable human suffering in the process. The entire concept blew up more spectacularly than one of […]
Mike Masnick