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Trump adds 25% tariff on foreign-made autos, light trucks

3 months 1 week ago
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday to impose a 25% tariff on imported cars and light trucks. Trump, who campaigned on bringing down consumer costs, said during an Oval Office signing event the additional tax on foreign goods would spur U.S. production. Asked if, like other tariffs Trump’s threatened, trade partners could do […]
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MacAfee Cites Experience, Action For Alton Ward 2 Re-Election Bid

3 months 1 week ago
ALTON – Ward 2 Alderwoman Carolyn MacAfee outlined her priorities, goals, and more for our State of the Race 2025 coverage as she seeks re-election for another term in the upcoming April 1, 2025 elections. In addition to serving on the board of Pride, Inc. since 1984, MacAfee has been Alton’s Ward 2 Alderwoman for the past 12 years – which she takes as a sign she “must be doing something right.” “I’m very quick to act. I know what to do, I know where to go,” MacAfee said. “About once a month, I will drive my whole ward, and if I see something I think should be corrected, I turn it in myself. “All aldermen should be aware of what’s going on in their ward, and I am.” MacAfee also wants Ward 2 residents to know what’s going on in their neighborhoods. Going forward, she plans to hold Ward 2 meetings every month, mirroring and possibly combining with ongoing Ward 1 meetings. These public forums, open to al

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Emotional Trauma Resurfaces For Mother After Brooklyn, IL., Spike-Strips Incident

3 months 1 week ago
BROOKLYN - A Brooklyn, Illinois, police officer was injured recently while trying to deploy spike strips during a vehicle pursuit, prompting charges against a man involved in the incident. The officer is expected to recover from his injuries. This incident brought back terrible memories for Tammy Pierce, mother of Brian Pierce Jr., who was killed in the line of duty on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, by a fleeing vehicle while attempting to deploy spike strips on the McKinley Bridge during a vehicle pursuit. The chase began following an incident at a nightclub in Brooklyn. Tammy Pierce said the emotional trauma for her family of her son's death was more than she could ever describe. She said her son was such a good person and had several jobs and was trying to set up a bright future for himself. In a quick moment, his life ended tragically, she said. Tammy is under the contention that spike strips should not be allowed in the state. She had this comment on the recent incident involving

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