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Daily Deal: The 2026 Microsoft Office Pro Bundle

1 week 3 days ago
The 2026 Microsoft Office Pro Bundle has 8 courses to help you master essential Office skills. Courses cover Access, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and more. It’s on sale for $25. Note: The Techdirt Deals Store is powered and curated by StackCommerce. A portion of all sales from Techdirt Deals helps support Techdirt. The products featured do […]
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Plastic pellets known as ‘nurdles’ are polluting beaches and waterways

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SEADRIFT, Texas — Aboard an aluminum skiff or one of her five kayaks, fourth-generation shrimper and fisherwoman Diane Wilson often plies the coastal bays and streams near her tiny hometown of Seadrift, Texas. But instead of fishing for shrimp, black drum or blue crabs, these days the 77-year-old is an environmental activist looking for “nurdles”— […]
David Montgomery

Death of US House member from California narrows already slim GOP majority

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WASHINGTON — U.S. California Republican Rep. Doug LaMalfa has died and Indiana Republican Rep. Jim Baird was injured in a car accident, President Donald Trump said Tuesday.  Speaking to a meeting of House Republicans at the Kennedy Center, Trump said he wanted to express “our tremendous sorrow” following LaMalfa’s death and said the congressman was […]
Jennifer Shutt

Granite City High School Recognized Elks Students Of The Month

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GRANITE CITY – Granite City Elks Lodge #1063 recognized Granite City High School seniors Toby Clements and Lily Meyenburg as Students of the Month for December The Elks Student of the Month Program is designed to recognize outstanding young men and women for achievements in school and community life-fine arts, hobbies, athletics, church, school, club and community service, industry and farming. Nominees are judged on multiple achievements including leadership skills, good moral character,

Belleville Approves $2.5 Million Highway Maintenance Resolution, Tables IDOT Roundabout Agreement

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BELLEVILLE – Belleville officials are moving forward with $2.5 million worth of street maintenance over the next fiscal year, while tabling a joint funding agreement with IDOT to construct a roundabout amid maintenance concerns. Belleville City Council members unanimously approved a Resolution for Maintenance Under the Illinois Highway Code with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 in the amount of $2,546,098.50 with no further discussion. Under th

Appeals Court Tells Trump California National Guard Members Are No Longer His To Use And Abuse

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Given the recent Supreme Court ruling that (surprisingly!) said Trump did not have the executive power to commandeer National Guard troops to aid and abet law enforcement/deportation efforts in Illinois, this ruling [PDF] from the Ninth Circuit Appeals Court was, perhaps, inevitable. If it’s illegal to do it in Illinois, it’s equally illegal in California […]
Tim Cushing

Six US Airports That Are So Good You’ll Enjoy Your Layover

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From The Independent: Most airports are soul-destroying places. But there are some glorious exceptions to the rule — hubs where a flight delay is almost welcome. The U.S. has more than a few airports that go against the grain in being pleasant places to while away the time. They offer architecture that’s impressive, food and […]

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Rachel Finan

Public Assistance Requested In Shiloh Missing Person Case

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SHILOH — The Shiloh Police Department is seeking public assistance in locating 30-year-old Sahab Bashir, who was reported missing on Monday, Dec. 9, 2026. According to police, Bashir left her residence on foot around noon on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2025, and has not been seen since. Authorities noted that she is known to frequent the Washington Park, Illinois, area. Bashir is described as 5-foot-5 and weighing 235 pounds. At the time she was last seen, she was wearing a cheetah print shirt and

Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Male Athlete Of The Month Chase Jones Leads Marquette Catholic In Overtime Victory

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ALTON — Marquette Catholic’s Chase Jones scored 33 points to lead the Explorers to a 67-64 overtime victory over No. 9-ranked Columbia on Dec. 29, 2025, during the Columbia-Freeburg Holiday Tournament. The win marked Marquette Catholic’s 11th of the season under head coach Steve Medford. Jones, a sophomore, was named to the All-Tournament team alongside teammates Carson Jones and Cam Golike. Additionally, Chase Jones was recognized as Tucker’s Automotive Repair & Tire Mal