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Americans mostly hate Republican cultural beliefs

2 years 3 months ago
Jonathan Chait has a long piece in New York about the right's latest "master theory" of political war: namely that ever since the '60s the left has engaged in a cultural "long march" that has steadily taken over practically every influential American institution—entertainment, universities, big business, etc.—and the only hope for conservatives is to wage ...continue reading "Americans mostly hate Republican cultural beliefs"
Kevin Drum

Crepes and Treats Delivers Mouthwatering Sweet and Savory Fare

2 years 3 months ago
We would likely not be discussing Saul Juarez's delightful Cherokee Street cafe, Crepes and Treats (2752 Cherokee Street, 314-354-8098), were it not for a high school cooking instructor who refused to take no for an answer when Juarez tried to drop her class. It wasn't because he lacked interest — quite the contrary.
Cheryl Baehr

DEA Fentanyl Fearmonger Anne Milgram Hired A Professional Opioid Apologist As Her Second-In-Command

2 years 3 months ago
DEA Administrator Anne Milgram’s tenure has been marked by increasingly alarmist proclamations about fentanyl, social media, fentanyl, “the children,” fentanyl, “drug dealers want to kill their customers,” and… fentanyl. Without a doubt, fentanyl is killing people. It’s not killing cops, even though they often pretend that it is. But a lack a clarity as to […]
Tim Cushing

Man Faces Pair Of Serious Domestic Battery Charges

2 years 3 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE - A Wood River man is facing a pair of serious domestic battery charges for an incident on July 22, 2023. James E. Smith, 49, has been charged with one count of Aggravated Domestic Battery (Class 2) and one count of Domestic Battery - Second Subsequent Offense (Class 4). The first count reads: “In that said defendant in committing a domestic battery, intentionally strangled a family member or household member of the defendant.” Count two reads: “In that said defendant struck the victim in the face with his hands, causing bruising and the defendant having been convicted of the offense of Domestic Battery in the Circuit Court of Madison County, Illinois, on 7/8/04." The Wood River Police Department investigated this case. Bail for Smith was set at $60,000. It is important to note that this individual is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Daily Deal: InfoSec4TC Platinum Membership

2 years 3 months ago
InfoSec4TC understands the security essentials, needs, and concerns of not only today’s businesses but tomorrow’s challenges, and will work closely with you to ensure your target is met. A Platinum Membership gives you lifetime access to online, self-paced certification courses on cybersecurity. Courses cover ethical hacking, GSEC, CISSP, and other internationally recognized IT certifications. You’ll […]
Gretchen Heckmann

Letter To The Editor: Drake Comments About Not Being Re-Appointed To Alton Civil Service Commission

2 years 3 months ago
Letter to the Editor: Over the years, I served the city in many ways, as a department head, of Alton’s Park, Rec, Golf, and Forestry, for 11 years. Over the years I was appointed to and served on many commissions, one for well over 10 years. Mayors must have felt I added something to these commissions. I took those appointments seriously. Never even thought about resigning from any, was never a one termer. I served because I am a lifelong resident of Alton, as were my parents and their parents before them. I love my city, and if there was a service I could provide, I felt it was my duty to serve. Previous Mayor Brant Walker appointed me to the Civil Service Commission 3 years ago. My commission expired this month, and based on merit, I should have been reappointed to serve another three. This three-person Civil Service Commission’s duties are to interview applicants for full-time city jobs, police, fire, public works, and the other city departments. To do my best, I studie

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Emerson spinoff Copeland hires CFO

2 years 3 months ago
Copeland, the climate technologies business recently spun out of Ferguson-based Emerson Electric Co., said Wednesday it has hired Sean Lannon as its chief financial officer.
Nathan Rubbelke