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But despite working long hours, help from her family and monthly visits to a food pantry, her family is barely scraping by on the wage that Amazon pays her.

Jeff Stein in the Washington Post has an alarming story about the federal deficit that comes with this chart: I was all ready to lay into this because the numbers seemed wrong. The CBO's most recent estimates for the federal deficit were $1.4 trillion in 2022 and $1.5 trillion in 2023. That's an increase of ...continue reading "Yes, the deficit really did double in 2023, but . . ."

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The Wall Street Journal asked Republican voters what they thought of the economy over the past year: Here's the actual data for the past 12 months: Real GDP: Up 2.5% Inflation: CPI down from 8.4% to 3.3% Jobs: Up 3 million Stock Market: S&P 500 up 10% Housing: Median home price down 7% In fairness, ...continue reading "Republicans refuse to believe the economy has improved"

Tenants at the Ridgeview Apartments in north St. Louis County's Village of Riverview tell our I-Team they don't know where they'll live if they get kicked out.

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ELSAH - The Village of Elsah Festival returns for 2023 on the first day of fall, September 23, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. With over 35 vendors, live music at three venues, and plenty of opportunities to explore the village’s shops, attractions, and history, this year’s festival is shaping up to be even bigger than last year. Visitors can explore the #1 Top Scenic Spot in Illinois on self-guided tours around town, including Wetland Trail and Pollinator Garden Tours. Free pamphlets for those tours are available at all Elsah businesses, and those who submit their completed plant identification brochures have a chance to win a $25 gift card from the Elsah General Store. This year’s festival will feature live music at the Gazebo behind the Green Tree Inn, the Riverview House, and Elsah United Methodist Church. At the Gazebo, the Bluesette Duo will perform jazzy “French café music” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., followed by the acoustic classic rock and country

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ALTON - Two NFL stars will return to their hometown of Alton for the Mayor’s Charity and Fundraiser Ball next month. Michael Ford and Ezekiel “Zeke” Elliott both spent their childhoods in Alton before going on to play football in college and, eventually, the NFL. They will be recognized with a Hometown Royalty Award at the Mayor’s Ball on Oct. 7. “This year, we decided to feature our Hometown Royalty professional football athletes,” Sheila Goins, First Lady of Alton, said. The Mayor’s Ball will raise funds for the Friends for David Goins organization and the Overnight Warming Center . This year’s theme is “A Night in Disguise,” a masquerade ball with a Mardi Gras twist. Music will be provided by Red and Black Brass Band and Premier Protainment Band featuring Danita Mumphard . In addition to dinner and dancing, the program includes a Hometown Royalty Award. This tribute recognizes the success of people

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