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Google Finally Restores ‘Downloader’ App To Store

2 years 2 months ago
A couple of weeks back, we discussed how Google had delisted the app Downloader from the Play Store after a DMCA notice was issued by a firm representing several Israeli TV networks. The problem with all of this is simple: Downloader doesn’t have anything to do with copyright infringement or piracy. All it does is […]
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Alton Committee Approves Pay Raises, Solar Installations, More

2 years 2 months ago
ALTON - The Alton committee of the Whole has given their preliminary approval for a few items including city employee pay raises, two new solar installations, Gordon Moore Park Restroom Renovations, and more. The full Alton City Council will vote on these items at their next meeting this Wednesday, June 14. Committee members voted 6-1 to approve a 3% salary increase for non-union city employees, effective April 1, 2023 for Fiscal Year 2023. The resolution passed with Alderwoman Carolyn MacAfee casting the sole “no” vote. A resolution entering the City of Alton into a Ground Lease with Alton Landfill Solar LLC was approved unanimously. This lays the groundwork for the new solar farm to be built on the Old Alton Landfill site. Ameresco, Inc. announced their partnership with the city to develop and install the solar project back in February . In a similar resolution, the committee accepted a proposal from GRP|WEGMAN to develop and install a solar energy array at th

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Durbin, Delauro Introduce Bill To Ban Child Labor On Tobacco Farms

2 years 2 months ago
WASHINGTON – In observation of World Day Against Child Labor, U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Representative Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03) today reintroduced legislation to protect child workers from the dangers of exposure to tobacco plants, including nicotine poisoning. The Children Don’t Belong on Tobacco Farms Act amends the Fair Labor Standards Act to prohibit children under the age of 18 from working in tobacco fields and coming into direct contact with tobacco plants or dried tobacco leaves by deeming this type of work as oppressive child labor. “Kids as young as 12 can be recruited to work on tobacco farms where they are exposed to serious health risks like nicotine poisoning and other long-term health effects. Putting a stop to this disgraceful labor practice is common sense,” Durbin said. “I’m hopeful that with the Children Don’t Belong on Tobacco Farms Act , Congress can finally act to protect these kids before

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Lincoln Service Schedule Changes As Passenger Trains Reach 110 MPH

2 years 2 months ago
CHICAGO – Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation today announced schedule changes for Amtrak’s Lincoln Service trains, following the successful implementation of the Chicago-to-St. Louis high-speed rail project and enabling passenger service to reach 110 mph. Effective June 26, the changes will eliminate approximately 15 minutes from existing 90 mph runtimes and 30 minutes from the initial 79 mph schedule. “After many years of construction and testing for a nearly $2 billion investment, I couldn’t be happier to announce that our transition to 110 mph rail service for the Lincoln Service trains has been completed,” said Gov. Pritzker . “From saving residents precious time to improving the reliability and safety of our transit system, this milestone makes it clear to the rest of the nation that Illinois is a leader in transportation, infrastructure, and innovation.” In addition to increasing speeds, the $1.96 billion

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Local wellness center raises awareness of mental health

2 years 2 months ago
A local nonprofit called Reprieve Spiritual Wellness (Reprieve) is working to raise awareness about the importance of taking care of your mental health through various programs and activities in a small, intimate setting.
Shirley Washington