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56th Walk through History Plaque in Florissant

2 years 7 months ago

Plaque Dedication For The Late Sheila Williams May 3 in Old Town Mayor Tim Lowery has announced that Florissany along with Old Town Partners will host a plaque dedication to unveil a plaque in honor of the late Sheila Williams. This will be the 56th Walk through History plaque in honor of someone who has […]

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Jim Brainard

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Jim Brainard’s exhibition “Bits & Pieces” creates assemblages made from found, often-neglected, objects such as tree bark, used matches, and corrugated cardboard. He also scavenges small mysterious pieces of trash

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Ryan Eckert

2 years 7 months ago

Ryan Eckert’s structural abstractions explore ideas about the state of splitting worldviews, depicted through the lens of biblical Christianity. Eckert’s works in his exhibition:“Two Worldviews” presents the clashing of ideals

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Our New Report Explores How Existing Internet Regulations Around The Globe Have Fared. Short Answer? Not Well

2 years 7 months ago
Read our new report on The Unintended Consequences Of Internet Regulation » Over the last decade or so, there’s been a growing chorus of people insisting (misleadingly) that the internet is a “wild west” that needs regulation. The reasons stated for this apparently necessary regulation change over time, but the underlying discussion tends to be […]
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Mario Trejo

2 years 7 months ago

Mario Trejo’s exhibition “Idiosyncratic Tantrums” features extensive accumulations that visually explore eternity and struggle through manic mark making. Considering the concepts of time, space, and number. He creates hundreds of

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Inflation ticks down in March

2 years 7 months ago
BLS released its March inflation numbers today, and they ticked down nicely from February: Core inflation is still stubbornly high, which BLS attributes largely to increases in the shelter index. This is fairly artificial, and should decrease substantially once their measure of shelter inflation catches up to the current day. (And in case you care, ...continue reading "Inflation ticks down in March"
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Ag Invest Program Surpasses $1 Billion In Agriculture Lending During Treasurer Michael Frerichs' Administration

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Treasurer’s Ag Invest Program has achieved a new milestone by loaning more than $1 billion to farmers and agriculture professionals across the state, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs said today. The milestone represents the cumulative amount of Ag Invest loans since Frerichs became state treasurer in 2015. “Agriculture is a valued and crucial industry in Illinois,” Frerichs said. “I’m proud that my office can help provide affordable financing for farmers and agricultural professionals as they pursue their vital work and contribute to the well-being of our state.” Since 2015, the program has supported more than 5,000 agriculture borrowers and partnered with more than 35 financial institutions. Ag Invest is an agriculture-focused impact investment program providing loan opportunities for Illinois farmers and agri-businesses to start, expand or add value to their farm operations. Ag Invest offers affordable

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Alton Tractor Supply Store Invites Youth To Get Growing With Plant-A-Seed Event On April 22

2 years 7 months ago
ALTON - The Alton Tractor Supply store is inviting young gardeners to its Plant-A-Seed event for a free opportunity to learn the basics of gardening with a hands-on activity. On Apr. 22, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., young customers can visit the store to plant a Perennial Butterfly Garden, while supplies last. A team member will be available to guide the children in the activity and explain the best ways to nurture and care for their future garden. Once complete, participants can take their seeds home to monitor their growth and watch them attract butterflies as they flourish. Team members will be available to answer future questions and provide advice to these young gardeners. In addition to the gardening activity, attendees will also have the opportunity to enjoy games. "At Tractor Supply, our mission is to educate and inspire our younger customers through interactive learning experiences," said Alton store manager, Michael Webb. "We recognize the time and energy that

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