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Newsletter · By Cory Davenport · Official site

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  1. Issue · Sep 30, 2026

    Daily News Brief - 9/30/26 (opens the original)

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    MCDONALD’S USING A.I. TO PRICE BURGERS<img alt="" class="sizing-normal" height="630" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$

  2. Issue · Sep 30, 2026

    Canine Carnival comes to Farmer’s Market this weekend (opens the original)

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    <img alt="" class="sizing-normal" height="1941" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!UtXm!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3eb3e792-b9a6-4bd4-ace3-cbf83707b324_1536x2048.

  3. Issue · Sep 29, 2026

    Daily News Brief - 9/29/26 (opens the original)

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    WHITE HOUSE A.I. WEBSITE SAYS DONALD TRUMP LOST THE 2020 ELECTION<img alt="" class="sizing-normal" height="630" src="https://subst

  4. Issue · Sep 29, 2026

    No Animal Control? (opens the original)

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    As of last week, Teamsters Local 525, a union representing employees of Alton’s Public Works and Park and Recreation Departments, went on strike. The two dozen workers on strike are responsible for filling potholes, maintaining city vehicles, general upkeep, and animal control. In the wake of this strike, folks around the city were reminded that the Alton Police Department is now in charge of animal calls. This is not good news for Found a Hound Rescue (FAHR). Four days ago, the rescue group, wh

  5. Issue · Sep 28, 2026

    Daily News Brief - 9/28/26 (opens the original)

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    REPUBLICAN SENATOR FIGHTS AGAINST NAMING BUILDINGS AFTER LIVING PUBLIC OFFICIALS<img alt="" class="sizing-normal" height="630" src="https://substa

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