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JD Vance Says Trump Hates People Cashing In On Government Access. Meet Former Trump Lawyer Alina Habba’s $50 Million Contract.

2 weeks ago
On Wednesday, JD Vance did the one thing JD Vance knows how to do with full commitment: lie through his teeth about something he fully knows is bullshit. In this case, claiming that Donald Trump “hates the idea of people enriching themselves fraudulently over access to the government.” Remember, this is the same Donald Trump […]
Mike Masnick

Daily Deal: Build A Weather App With Ruby On Rails

2 weeks ago
It’s time you get up to speed with Ruby on Rails! This full-stack web framework is all about letting you build applications quickly. Its elegance, flexibility, and speed make Ruby on Rails a popular choice for businesses, so taking the time to master it can pay huge dividends down the road. In this course, you’ll […]
Daily Deal

Trump set to campaign in tight US Senate contests in Iowa, Texas, Ohio, Michigan

2 weeks ago
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s midterm travel blitz will continue in the coming days, with Election Day on Nov. 3 now less than two weeks out, headlining rallies in several states hosting hard-fought Senate contests seen as toss-ups.   Trump began his October campaign road trip in GOP-friendly states, but has begun venturing into territory that’s deemed […]
Shauneen Miranda

Alton High School Choir Students Selected for State Honors, Preparing for Christmas Concert

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ALTON - Alton High School’s choir program has an impressive batch of musicians, and many were recently recognized at the state level. Director Leah Galbraith noted that students “performed beautifully” at their recent fall concert, and they are now preparing for their Christmas concert on Dec. 9, 2026. But in the meantime, a few students were selected to compete through the Illinois Music Educators Association (ILMEA), which is a big honor. Galbraith is proud of her musicians

Jerseyville Halloween Festival Returns For 2026 With Costume Contest, Activities For All

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JERSEYVILLE – Free Halloween fun for the whole family is coming to Jerseyville this weekend from the Jerseyville Public Library and Jersey County Business Association. The Annual Jerseyville Halloween Festival returns this year from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026 at City Center Park, located across from the Stadium Theater on Pearl Street. Shopping at participating businesses along State Street will also be available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. An all-ages costume contest begins

Carver's BBQ Shares Family Recipe with Bottled Sauce Sales

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GODFREY - Carver’s BBQ is a favorite local restaurant in Godfrey, and now they’re taking their family recipe nationwide. Jeff Carver and his mother, Betty Healy, have worked together to develop Carver’s barbecue sauce, which they hope will soon hit shelves across the region. In the meantime, you can enjoy the bottled sauce at the Carver’s BBQ restaurant or at their catered events. Carver and Healy are proud of the work they’ve put in to create a new product bearing

Granite City High Marching Warriors Sweep Bi-State Invitational Honors

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GRANITE CITY — The Granite City High School Marching Warriors swept music, visual, auxiliary, and percussion honors on their way to winning the Bi-State Marching Invitational on Oct. 10, 2026, at Potosi High School in Potosi, Mo. The band finished first in its class and overall in preliminaries before earning the first-place field championship in finals. The Marching Warriors received outstanding music, visual, auxiliary and percussion honors in preliminaries, then won caption