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This Week In Techdirt History: May 3rd – 9th

4 months 2 weeks ago
Now that our detour for the game jam winner spotlights is complete, we’re rolling out a new version of these weekly history posts after collecting your feedback. We’re shifting the timeframes to drop Five Years Ago and instead cover Ten, Fifteen, and Twenty Years Ago, and simplifying things a bit by just presenting a list […]
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May 9 in History: Europe's War Ends and Columbus Departs from Spain

4 months 2 weeks ago
On May 9, 1945, Nazi Germany’s surrender took full effect across Europe, ending the fighting on the continent in World War II. The war in Europe had already been declared over in many countries a day earlier, but the final surrender documents were signed and recognized in a way that made the end unmistakable for governments, soldiers, and civilians across the region. It mattered immediately because it stopped the largest and deadliest conflict Europe had ever seen and opened the door to

Silver Award Girl Scouts Honored At Recognition of Excellence Ceremony

4 months 2 weeks ago
GLEN CARBON – When Girl Scout Cadettes focus on an issue they care about, learn the facts, and take action to make a difference, they gain the confidence and skills that will catapult them to lifelong success. It all adds up to the Girl Scout Silver Award – the highest honor a Cadette in grades 6-8 can achieve. Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois is pleased to announce this year’s class of Silver Award Girl Scouts who were honored at the annual Recognition of Excellence ceremony

Budzinski Convenes Agriculture Advisory Council Amid Rising Costs

4 months 2 weeks ago
EDWARDSVILLE — Yesterday, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) convened her bipartisan Agriculture Advisory Council at the National Corn to Ethanol Research Center (NCERC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. The Congresswoman answered questions on needed improvements to the Farm Bill, upcoming USDA reorganization, protecting funding for agricultural research institutions, support for farmers facing tariff and export market issues and how Congress is working to address fertilizer

Illinois State Police Holds First Annual Memorial Park Ceremony

4 months 2 weeks ago
SPRINGFIELD – In honor and remembrance of all the Illinois State Police (ISP) officers who died in the line of duty, the Illinois State Police (ISP) and the Illinois State Police Heritage Foundation (ISPHF) held the 1st Annual Memorial Park Ceremony today. The ISP Memorial Park, completed in 2018, was built to honor the lives and memories of the fallen heroes of ISP. Inscribed on the wall are the names of every ISP officer who gave their life in service. “By the grace of God we ar