A federal appeals court on Friday permanently blocked the Biden administration from requiring religious doctors and hospitals to perform transgender medical services that violate their conscience, becoming the second court to do so.
Federal appeals court bars Biden administration from forcing Catholic groups to provide transgender care
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One year after tornado killed 6 at Amazon warehouse in Illinois, lawsuits remain pending
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EDWARDSVILLE — For six area families, Saturday marks the first anniversary of the day they lost loved ones when an EF-3 tornado struck an Amazon warehouse in Edwardsville.
McDermott: Trump has always hated the Constitution. The GOP is just now figuring that out?
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It says something about today’s Republican Party, and not something good, that those rare GOP members of Congress who have condemned Donald Trump for seeking the “termination” of the U.S. Constitution are being credited with unusual courage. Such condemnation should be a baseline for any elected official, not a novelty.
No. 17 Illinois loses to Penn State 74-59, falling to 0-2 in the Big Ten
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CHAMPAIGN — Andrew Funk and Myles Dread combined for 11 3-pointers to give Penn State a 74-59 win over No. 17 Illinois on Saturday.
Willson Contreras wanted to be a Cardinal because of Albert Pujols, even when he was still on the Cubs
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On Friday afternoon, the St. Louis Cardinals introduced their newest player and Yadier Molina’s replacement behind the plate: Willson Contreras.
We worked for Dr. Ben Carson. We know Dr. Ben Carson. Canceling him is just not right
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Education is the gateway to opportunity. It’s the medicine that cures most ails, and it is the means by which we equip our next generations with the tools they need to confront the challenges of the future.
Officer who knelt on George Floyd’s back sentenced
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J. Alexander Kueng, a former Minneapolis police officer who knelt on George Floyd’s back during the fatal May 2020 arrest, was sentenced to 3 1/2 years in prison Friday.
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Daily Hope – Real Change Requires Faith
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For the last few days we’ve looked together at how to achieve real change in your life. Real change requires knowing God’s truth, cleaning your spiritual house, and honest community.
Rebecca Lou Hutchcraft – Macedonia, IL
December 10, 2022 By Leave a Comment
Rebecca Lou Hutchcraft, 75, of Macedonia, IL passed away December 9, 2022 at the Herrin Hospital.
Rebecca was born in McLeansboro, IL on October 22, 1947 the daughter of Harold & Juanita (Boster) Robertson.
She married Donald Hutchcraft on December 16, 1967.
Mrs. Hutchcraft is survived by her:
Husband of 54 years: Donald Hutchcraft of Macedonia
Son: Robbie Hutchcraft of Macedonia
Mother: Juanita Robertson of McLeansboro
Sister: Linda Ritchason & husband Marvin of Round Rock, TX
Niece: Lynn Ann Linhart & husband Larry of Lexington, Missouri
Niece: Shelly Ritchason of Round Rock, TX
Nephew: Jeff Wilkerson & wife Kandi of Thompsonville, and their children-Austin, Liliana, Kylea & Sawyer
Brother-in-law & Sister-in-law: Paul & Phyllis Miller of Thompsonville, IL
Cousin: Sid Kramp & wife Linda of Riverton, IL
Adopted Family: Clint & Susan Mosby of McLeansboro, IL
Grankids: Kelly & Cole Mosby of McLeansboro, IL
Her cat: Scooby Doo
Mrs. Hutchcraft was preceded in death by her father, Harold Robertson.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, December 13th at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with Pastor Jake Gray officiating. Burial will be in the Macedonia Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Monday and after 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday at the funeral home.
For more information or to send online condolences please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com
