In 2022, a California resident was arrested in U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s Maryland neighborhood after transporting weapons across state lines to allegedly assassinate him.
Here’s a link to the story.
Amtrak has big increase in ridership but still not back to pre-pandemic levels
January 3, 2023 By Leave a Comment
(The Center Square) – Amtrak saw a big increase in ridership in fiscal year 2022 but is still at 72% of its peak pre-pandemic levels, according to data the transit company released.
Daily Hope: Trust Jesus One Day at a Time
January 3, 2023 By Leave a Comment
There are two days you should never worry about: yesterday and tomorrow.
Jesus said, “Don’t worry about tomorrow, because tomorrow will have its own worries. Each day has enough trouble of its own” (Matthew 6:34 NCV).
Robert Wayne Szczeblewski – Mulkeytown, IL
January 2, 2023 By Leave a Comment
Robert Wayne Szczeblewski, 73, of Mulkeytown, passed away on December 31, 2022, at his residence.
He was born on July 25, 1949, to Steve and Velma (Haycraft) Szczeblewski in DuQuoin, IL. Robert served in the United States Army in Vietnam. He was a retired Coal Miner. On July 3, 1975, he married Brenda Shobe.
Robert enjoyed farming and spending time with his family.
Robert is survived by his children, Kevin Lee Szczeblewski of Mulkeytown, IL, and Brandy Waligorski and husband Jerry of Mulkeytown, IL; three grandchildren, Madison, Shi Anne & Saylor; and one brother, Charles Szczeblewski.
Robert is proceeded in death by his parents; Steve and Velma Szczeblewski; wife, Brenda Szczeblewski; son, Josh Szczeblewski; and one brother, Richard Szczeblewski.
Per Robert’s wishes cremation was held and a memorial service will be held at a later date.
Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., Benton, IL.
Online condolences can be given at www.patefh.com.
Commentary: Simple steps, not New Year’s resolutions, can lead to positive change in our lives
January 2, 2023 By Leave a Comment
We have reached the beginning of 2023. This means a busy holiday season with family and friends, enjoying plenty of food and festivities, will be drawing to a close. .
2022’s top political winners and losers feature victories for both Biden and DeSantis
January 2, 2023 By Leave a Comment
As we gather to toast ’22 and reflect on “Auld Lang Syne,” now is the perfect time to look back on the real political winners and losers from the 2022 midterms. In fact, there are very clear heroes (and even some zeros) following the tighter-than-predicted election.
Suspect in the Idaho college student killings returned home for the holidays weeks after the crime. Here’s what authorities know about him
January 2, 2023 By Leave a Comment
CNN — The man arrested in connection with the November killings of four University of Idaho students who were found stabbed to death attended a nearby university in Washington state and traveled across the country in December to spend the holidays with his parents.
Illinois Has a Gun Trafficking Problem
January 2, 2023 By Leave a Comment
Gun violence is a growing problem in the United States. Active shooter incidents surged by over 50% in 2021 compared to the previous year, and the share of violent crimes involving firearms climbed by over 30%, according to the FBI. While the right to gun ownership is enshrined in the Constitution, keeping guns out of the wrong hands is a persistent challenge – and one that some states appear to be taking more seriously than others. (These are the firearm calibers used the most to commit crimes in the U.S.)
Illinois’ minimum wage going up again in 2023, new laws to impact how businesses manage employees
January 2, 2023 By Leave a Comment
(The Center Square) – Illinois’ minimum wage will increase by an additional dollar an hour in 2023, and new laws on the books will impact how the state’s businesses manage employees.
Pete Rose places Ohio’s first legal sports bet on Reds to win 2023 World Series
January 2, 2023 By Leave a Comment
Life has come full circle for MLB legend Pete Rose. After receiving a lifetime ban from the MLB in 1989 for gambling on the Reds while he was managing the team, Rose placed Ohio’s first legal sports bet on the Reds winning the 2023 World Series on Sunday.
