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How local lawmakers tried to keep clocks from changing

2 years 10 months ago
It's almost that time of year again to set the clocks back as Daylight Saving Time nears its end in 2022. Its impact is a hot-button topic every year, so much so that some lawmakers have introduced bills in Missouri and Illinois in an effort for a more uniformed time system
Joey Schneider

Hey Elon: Let Me Help You Speed Run The Content Moderation Learning Curve

2 years 10 months ago
It’s kind of a rite of passage for any new social media network. They show up, insist that they’re the “platform for free speech” without quite understanding what that actually means, and then they quickly discover a whole bunch of fairly fundamental ideas, institute a bunch of rapid (often sloppy) changes… and in the end, […]
Mike Masnick

Gov. Pritzker And Ferrero Break Ground On $214 Million Kinder Bueno Production Facility In Bloomington

2 years 10 months ago
BLOOMINGTON — Governor JB Pritzker joined Ferrero North America, as well as state and local officials, for the groundbreaking of Ferrero’s Bloomington facility. This will be the first North American location to produce Kinder Bueno products. The company’s commitment to further expand its Bloomington facility will bring a $214.4 million investment to the area and create 200 new jobs over four years - generating economic benefit for the region and state. “Central Illinois sits in the heart of our nation, so it’s only fitting that it serves as the heart of Ferrero’s North American operations: CRUNCH, 100 Grand, Raisinets, and now Kinder Bueno, all made right here,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “This expansion is a testament to Illinois’ quality workforce and reputation on the global stage, and especially the quality workforce right here in Central Illinois. I want to thank the entire Ferrero team for their partnership. Here’s t

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Red Cross: Turn Your Clocks Back, Test Your Smoke Alarms

2 years 10 months ago
ST. LOUIS - As daylight saving time ends on November 6, the American Red Cross encourages everyone to test their smoke alarms as they turn their clocks back to help stay safe from home fires. “Home fires claim more lives in a typical year than all natural disasters combined, but working smoke alarms can cut the risk of dying in a home fire by half,” said Chris Harmon, Regional Disaster Officer for the Missouri Arkansas Region. “The sooner an alarm alerts you to a fire, the sooner you can get out. When you turn your clocks back this weekend, also test your smoke alarms to help prevent a tragedy in your home.” Since July 1, 2022, Red Cross volunteers in Missouri have responded to helped over 2,200 people in Missouri affected by more than 570 home fires, which account for most of the more than 60,000 disasters that the Red Cross responds to annually across the country. In the Greater St. Louis chapter, approximately 620 people have been helped by Red Cross following

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Person In Custody After Alleged Social Media Threat Against Granite City High School

2 years 10 months ago
GRANITE CITY - The Granite City Police Department has an individual in custody without incident after a call that someone made an alleged threat against Granite City High School via social media. Major Nick Novacich, the Granite City deputy police chief, said at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, the Granite City Police Department received a call that someone had made a threat against the Granite City Senior High School. The deputy police chief said Granite City Police immediately initiated an investigation into the matter and quickly identified the person who made the threat. That individual was located and taken into custody without incident. Novacich said as of this time, there is no other threat posed to the Granite City schools. "Due to the age of the individual apprehended, no identifiable information can be released," he added. The command staff of the Granite City Police Department commends the individual(s) who alerted us to this threat and we also commend the swift an

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Senior Tyler Robinson Is Midwest Members Credit Union 'Oiler Of The Month'

2 years 10 months ago
WOOD RIVER - Midwest Members Credit Union is proud to sponsor the “Oiler of the Month” program at EAWR High School. A Senior student is selected each month by members of the EAWR faculty. Each student is awarded a certificate and a Subway gift card. The Seniors selected each month will have the opportunity to compete for a $1,000.00 “Oiler of the Year” scholarship at the end of the school year. October’s winner is Tyler Robinson. Tyler is a Senior at EAWR and is involved with varsity basketball, football, baseball, soccer, golf, the National Honor Society, and Spirit Club. Tyler has received honors for the National Honor Society, varsity football, basketball, baseball, golf, and soccer. After graduation Tyler plans to obtain a degree in Business at Illinois State University. Congratulations Tyler and we all wish you good luck in your future! Midwest Members Credit Union has been serving your community for over 87 years. To find out more information

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Opinion: Vote. The future of our state and nation is riding on it

2 years 10 months ago
Voting has never been more important. The future well-being of our state and nation may very well depend on voters making informed decisions on Nov. 8. It is imperative voters know where candidates stand on the issues that matter most. But a candidate’s positions on issues don’t form in a vacuum or emerge out ofContinue reading "Opinion: Vote. The future of our state and nation is riding on it"