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Could the Rest of the World Unite Against Trump?

1 week 3 days ago
Today on TAP: So far, he has played off one country against another—and played on everyone’s fears. It’s a classic collective-action problem. But the ultimate winner is not the U.S.
Robert Kuttner

PACER Hacked By Malicious Entities, Briefly Turning It Into A Useful Source For Federal Court Documents

1 week 3 days ago
The US Court system’s electronic filing front-end has always been a mess. Not only is it prohibitively expensive for most casual users, it’s prohibitively dysfunctional even for power users. Whoever isn’t discouraged by the outdated front end will be just as unimpressed by its back end. PACER charges per page like it’s a librarian running […]
Tim Cushing

Daily Deal: The 2025 Java Bundle

1 week 3 days ago
The 2025 Java Bundle has 6 courses designed to help you build real projects and fast-track your way to a becoming a Java expert. Courses cover the fundamentals of Java with exercises to help you improve your skills. You’ll learn how to build a website with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. There’s also a course to […]
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Edwardsville Man Charged With Aggravated DUI, Fleeing From Police With Child Passenger

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EDWARDSVILLE – An Edwarsdville man accused of fleeing from police while under the influence of alcohol with a child passenger, both in a vehicle and on foot, now faces multiple felony charges. Anthony J. Greco, 35, of Edwardsville, was charged with the following offenses: Aggravated driving while under the influence (Class 2 felony) Aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer (Class 4 felony) Endangering the life or health of a child (Two counts, both Class A misdemeanors) Illegal transportation or possession of alcoholic liquor (petty offense) Greco allegedly drove a motor vehicle on Route 157 in Edwardsville while under the influence of alcohol on Aug. 6, 2025. Charging documents state he was transporting a 7-year-old child while committing his latest DUI offense, having previously committed the same offense in Madison County in 2009. Greco also reportedly fled from police at more than 21 miles per hour over the legal speed limit, ignoring visual

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Trump administration agrees in court that D.C. will keep control of its police force

1 week 3 days ago
WASHINGTON — The Department of Justice will rewrite an order from Attorney General Pam Bondi that initially placed a Trump administration official in charge of the District of Columbia’s police force, after an emergency hearing late Friday afternoon on a lawsuit filed by the district. Attorneys on behalf of the Justice Department told District of […]
Ariana Figueroa

Alton Students Enjoy "Fabulous" Return to School

1 week 3 days ago
ALTON - The Alton Community Unit School District #11 had a successful first day. On Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, children and teenagers in ACUSD11 returned to school for the 2025–2026 school year. Superintendent Elaine Kane expressed her appreciation for the teachers, administrators and staff members who made it a positive start to the year. “It was a fabulous day in the Alton School District!” Kane said. “Every school was buzzing with excitement as our students returned.” The school district was eager to welcome back students. Teachers are looking forward to returning to their classrooms, and many students were excited to see their friends once again. While the district had a productive summer, Kane noted that the real fun begins now as students return. “The best part was seeing the warm welcome our staff provided and the joyful hugs as friendships were rekindled after the summer break,” she added.

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Illinois scientists reassess threatened species for first time in nearly 40 years

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CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) -- For the first time in nearly four decades, a team of Illinois scientists reassessed the endangered or threatened status of plants in the state. The team, led by researchers from the University of Illinois, found that although three plant species have been wiped out in the Illinois, many others are faring [...]
Molly Sweeney