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Techdirt Podcast Episode 366: Liability, Speech & Marketplaces

2 years 11 months ago
We’ve got a slightly unusual (at first glace) crosspost episode for you this week! Recently, Mike joined Dave Cooper, CEO and Founder of brand protection agency IPSecure, on the company’s Owning The Buy Box podcast. As you probably know, we’re pretty skeptical of brand protection companies here at Techdirt, but Dave has a history of […]
Leigh Beadon

Boil Order Issued For Customers In Areas Of Godfrey, Grafton, Elsah and Chautauqua

2 years 11 months ago
GODFREY – Illinois American Water announced Tuesday afternoon it has issued a boil water order today for water customers in the following areas only: • Godfrey • Grafton • Elsah • Chautauqua • Jersey County Rural Water Company (sale for resale) Terry Mackin, who handles external communications for Illinois American, said the boil water order is necessary due to a loss in water pressure during an important maintenance procedure in the water distribution system. "During the boil water order, customers should bring their water to a rolling boil for five minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. Water is OK for bathing, washing and other common uses. A boil water order is being issued in accordance with Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations. Anytime water pressure drops below 20 pounds per square inch (PSI) in any part of a community’s distribution system, a boil water order must be issued. When the boil water order

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Sen. Durbin Issues Statement On UAW Strike

2 years 11 months ago
CHICAGO – U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) released the following statement on the news that the United Auto Workers (UAW) has announced a targeted strike against the Big Three auto manufacturers—General Motors, Stellantis, and Ford: “Since it was founded nearly 90 years ago, UAW has fought for—and won—victories that have helped to strengthen America’s working families, including better pay for its members, employer-funded pensions, health insurance, educational benefits—and more. Today, thousands of UAW workers are fighting for better wages, better benefits, and safer working conditions. I urge the Big Three and UAW to work in good faith to reach an agreement that is fair to workers, and includes a restoration of the benefits that autoworkers sacrificed more than a decade ago to keep these families afloat.”

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Big St. Louis-based health system posts $3B annual operating loss

2 years 11 months ago
The St. Louis-based health system, one of the nation's largest, said its fiscal 2023 results show that its operations and volumes "have been impacted by and are stabilizing from the volatility and operational disruptions of the prolonged pandemic," amid broader inflationary and recessionary pressures in the U.S. economy.
Diana Barr

Alton Little Theater Postpones "Beer for Breakfast" Performances

2 years 11 months ago
ALTON - Alton Little Theater has postponed the final five shows of “Beer for Breakfast.” The play was set to run through this week. Lee Cox, the theater’s executive director, explained that the decision was made because two cast members are ill. Shows will resume on Wednesday, Sept. 27 and run every night through Sunday, Oct. 1. “All ticket holders who have tickets for this week will be able to see the show in all its comedic glory next week,” Lee Cox, executive director, said. “Thank you all for your understanding!” For more information about "Beer for Breakfast," watch our interview with Cox on Our Daily Show! at RiverBender.com

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SIUE's Lab Tech Credential Program Leads Participants To Successful Career Opportunities

2 years 11 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE – Nick Gagliano successfully completed Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Laboratory Technician Alternative Digital Credential Program last spring. His efforts paid dividends, as he was hired at International Food Products Corporation as a quality control laboratory technician. “I was hoping the credential would get my foot in the door for a career in science,” said Gagliano. “The program helped me achieve that.” Gagliano enjoyed the hands-on approach of the program and worked through the challenges he encountered thanks to the teaching from his instructors. Gagliano’s instructor, Shea Hastings, described how the credential program offers outstanding opportunities for dedicated participants. “A strong work ethic and willingness to learn and be wrong are the most important things a student can bring to a classroom,” Hastings added. SIUE’s Laboratory Technician Alternative Digital Credential

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Lunchtime Photo

2 years 11 months ago
This is the fabulous Irvine City Hall. I've lived here for more than 30 years and I have yet to set foot inside. I suppose I should do that someday.
Kevin Drum

Warning: Traveling scam artists pan-handling in Springfield

2 years 11 months ago
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A traveling group of scam artists visited Springfield this weekend, standing on the side of the road with children and asking for money. The Springfield Police Department posted to Facebook, reminding people to not give money without knowing the cause. "They were just in town to take advantage of the kindness of [...]
Carissa Codel

Jersey County State's Attorney Ben Goetten Sheds Party Affiliation: Cites SAFE-T Act, Need for Neutrality in Law Enforcement.

2 years 11 months ago
JERSEY COUNTY - Jersey County State's Attorney Ben Goetten has decided to run as an independent in the next election for his office. He made these statements today: "I’ve represented Jersey County as State’s Attorney for nearly 20 years. I hope to continue to do so for years to come. With the ever-growing perception of the politicization of federal and state law enforcement, I’ve made the decision to remove myself from the partisan divide and run as an Independent. "I have considered this for some time. I make this announcement now, on the eve of the enactment of the SAFE-T Act which takes effect September 18, 2023. This was legislation I opposed and joined in an unsuccessful suit to overturn. My decision is also made out of respect for my fellow prosecutors and brothers and sisters in law enforcement. We work in a field where politics should never come into play. "Should the electorate feel they need a (R) or (D) next to their State’s Attorney's name, I’ll

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