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CHESTER, Ill. — A spokesman for the Illinois Department of Corrections says the lockdown at Illinois’ largest maximum security prison remains in effect following the discovery of a cache of crude weapons and homemade alcohol.
Here’s a link to the story in the Belleville News-Democrat.
The Illinois House approved a resolution Monday that calls for a review of the body that oversees high school sports and other extracurricular activities — including whether a state agency should take over its duties.
It has been a work in progress for the past year, but Monday morning, the St. Louis Cardinals Museum and Hall of Fame officially opened to tourists and fans at the new Ballpark Village across the street from Busch Stadium. The opening also coincided with the Cardinals’ home opener against the Reds.
Pivoting from a primary campaign geared to his party’s conservative base, Republican governor candidate Bruce Rauner is now seeking to expand his appeal with a TV spot featuring playful banter with his wife, who proclaims herself to be a Democrat.
Here’s a link to the story in the Chicago Tribune.
Gov. Pat Quinn’s running mate is reluctant to see term limits spread to local government, at least for now.
Here’s the link to the story in the Arlington Daily Herald.
Paul Vallas
By Doug Finke
State Capitol Bureau
A new report on reducing the state’s proliferation of local governments recommends reducing barriers to consolidation, but not forcing it on local governments.
Here’s a link to the story in the Springfield State Journal-Register.
SPRINGFIELD — Members of the state’s business community are at odds with policy analysts over a proposed millionaire’s tax in Illinois.
He married Helen (Pharis) Gulley in 1950 and she survives in Benton.
Albert worked as a school teacher, guidance counselor, principal and superintendent of Benton Consolidated High School.
He attended the Benton-West City Church of Christ and was a veteran, serving in the U.S. Army in the Korean War. Albert was also a member of the American Legion and the National and Illinois Retired Teacher Association.
He was preceded in death by his parents and by a son Alan Gulley, two sisters, Ova Downen and Flosie Wilson and three brothers Oscar, Denver and Virgil Gulley.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday April 9 in Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher, with Brother Steve Reeves officiating. Internment will be in Hammond Cemetery in Buckner. Visitation will be from 12 noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Benton-West City Church of Christ.
For more information, visit www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com.
She married James Tate on June 5, 1958, and he preceded her in death on Feb. 3, 1998.
Bluebell was preceded in death by her parents and her husband and eight brothers and sisters.
She is survived by three sons, Mike and his wife, Mel, John and his wife, Kim and Ransom Tate and several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Bluebell was a kind and loving person who made friends wherever she worked. Her last place of work was Colonial Manor in Zeigler.
She was named after the Bluebell flower. She wasn’t especially fond of her unusual first name, but everyone else loved it.
Bluebell had a great love for her family and friends. She especially looked forward to her weekly visits with her niece, Michelle. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her.
Services will ne at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 8 in Morton and Johnston Funeral Home in Benton, with the Rev. April Turner officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic and Oddfellows Cemetery in Benton. Visitation will be after from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Cheryl “Cherie” Browning, 62, of Mulkeytown, died April 3, 2014 at Herrin Hospital Emergency Room.
Cheryl was born Oct. 6, 1951, in Carbondale, the daughter of Leon Swisher and Leona (Johnson) Swisher.
She operated Nana’s Nook Restaurant, in Royalton and attended the Royalton Church of the Nazarene.
She was married to Gary Browning on July 12, 1975 and he survives of Mulkeytown.
Also surviving are her children, Joey Browning and his girlfriend Denise Bradshaw of Mulkeytown and Angie Worley of Mulkeytown and a grandson, Braden Worley. Cheryl is also survived by two sisters, Amy (Jeffrey) Jones, Wylie TX, and Paula (David) Payne, of Benton, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents. Funeral services will be held Monday, April 7 at 11 a.m. at Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher with Pastor David Sorensen officiating. Visitation will be Sunday, April 6, 2014 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Gilbert Funeral Home. Burial will be at Ward Cemetery, in Mulkeytown.
For more information visit gilbertfuneralhomes.com.
