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How Democrats’ Attack On Section 230 Plays Right Into Trump’s Censorial Plans

3 months 1 week ago
Like clockwork, lawmakers are once again rallying around the idea of eliminating Section 230. That Republicans are leading this charge is hardly surprising—repealing Section 230 is explicitly laid out in the Project 2025 playbook. But what’s surprising, and increasingly reckless, is the willingness of Democratic lawmakers to join forces with Republicans in dismantling one of […]
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Alton Students Recognized for Writing and Illustrating Their First Books

3 months 1 week ago
ALTON - Over 100 Alton Community Unit School District #11 students have written their first books. Kindergarten through eighth grade students in the district had the opportunity to participate in Young Authors, a program that encourages students to write and illustrate their own books. Of the 118 Alton participants, 28 were selected to advance to the county conference on April 26, 2025. “The goal is to be fostering that love of writing at an early age, which not only strengthens their literacy skills, but it builds their confidence and their critical thinking,” explained Rene Hart, ACUSD11 Director of Curriculum and Instruction. “Our students really take pride in that work.” Students sign up for the Young Authors program in the fall and have a few months to write and illustrate their books. They can work with Alton staff members and their families to create their manuscripts. On March 5, 2025, the Alton School District hosted all of the Young Authors

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Homicide Occurs In 2500 Block of Saddle Ridge In St. Louis County

3 months 1 week ago
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - St. Louis County Police Department Bureau of Crimes Against Persons detectives are investigating a homicide in the 2500 block of Saddle Ridge Drive that resulted in the death of an adult male. On Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at 12:25 p.m., St. Louis County police officers from the North County Precinct responded to a call for service for a shooting in the 2500 block of Saddle Ridge Drive. An adult male was found suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. The male was transported to an area hospital for treatment but succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased. There are no suspects in custody currently. The investigation is ongoing. Additional information will be disseminated as it becomes available. Please contact the St. Louis County Police Department at 636-529-8210 to speak with investigators if you have any information regarding this incident. To remain anonymous or potentially receive a reward, please contact CrimeStoppers at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477).

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Opinion: Goers Endorsement For Mayor Mike McCormick - 'Godfrey Has Been Blessed To Have Him'

3 months 1 week ago
Letter to the Editor: Godfrey has been so blessed to have Mike McCormick as Mayor. Mike has set the bar very high for those aspiring to fill his shoes. He has brought the Village the lowest taxes in the county while expanding our quality of life. Godfrey is safe, peaceful, and a lovely place to live and work and raise a family. And he did all this while refusing a salary increase! The best news of all is that Mike McCormick is running for re-election. Please join me in voting for Mike McCormick for Mayor of Godfrey so he can continue to work for the good of all citizens. Thank you. Sue Goers Active participant in the Godfrey community

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Trump administration challenges order to reinstate refugee services contracts

3 months 1 week ago
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration on Tuesday appealed a federal judge’s order that the State Department restore contracts to nonprofits that aid in refugee resettlement. In a late Monday written order, U.S. District Judge Jamal Whitehead of the Western District of Washington found the department unlawfully canceled contracts to the group, saying executive branch management of […]
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Illinois returns stolen land to Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation

3 months 1 week ago
A law signed by Gov. JB Pritzker last week transferred Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area, 1,500 acres (607 hectares) in north-central Illinois. The action returns to the Potawatomi territory that was ceded to Chief Shab-eh-nay in a treaty with the U.S. government in 1829. Nothing ever altered that treaty, but the government sold the land in the late 1840s to white settlers.
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Dinner Auction to Raise Money for Local Cancer Patients

3 months 1 week ago
EDWARDVILLE - This weekend, community members can experience a dinner auction while supporting a great cause. At 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 29, 2025, the community is invited to enjoy dinner, raffles, live music and live and silent auctions at the Edwardsville Moose Lodge. Proceeds benefit Stridin’ and Survivin’, a local organization that provides support and resources to patients undergoing cancer treatment. “I think almost everybody in the world has been somehow affected by cancer,” said Alice Bartels, founder of Stridin’ and Survivin’. “If you want to try to help make a difference, ours may be a small difference that we’re making for people, but we get such rewarding thank-you notes from these people thanking us for helping them.” Tickets to the dinner auction cost $30 for adults, and kids ages 7–12 cost $15. You can purchase tickets online or at the door. Dinner is catered by Cygan Delaney, and alcoholic

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