(The Center Square) – The final hearing of Illinois’ proposed gun and magazine ban for the year is in the books, but more hearings are expected in the new year.
Civil disobedience? Enforcement of proposed Illinois gun ban questioned
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Illinois Year In Review: Madigan indicted on 23 corruption-related charges in 2022
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(The Center Square) – Years of questions about how longtime former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan ran his political operation came to a head this year when he was indicted on 23 counts of corruption-related charges.
U.S. Census: Illinois population estimate continues to decline, another 110K fewer on net
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(The Center Square) – More people have left Illinois in the past year, marking the ninth year of consecutive population decline.
Former birds on the move: Here is where some past Cardinals are heading this winter
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As free agent signing and trades continue across Major League Baseball through the winter, some players on the move include former Cardinals. Some became fan favorites while wearing the birds on the bat, while others might’ve had brief stints in St. Louis before departing.
SIU Football | No QBs, but plenty of help for Salukis with 23-man recruiting class
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There was something rare about SIU’s 23-man recruiting class that coach Nick Hill unveiled Wednesday morning.
Battle over omnibus spending continues as Congress faces shutdown Friday
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(The Center Square) – Lawmakers have until midnight Friday to pass legislation to fund the government or face a shutdown as a potential vote on the $1.7 trillion, 4,155-page omnibus bill could happen later Wednesday.
Op-Ed: Press freedom continues to decline worldwide
December 23, 2022 By Leave a Comment
Soldiers of the Press was a radio series that ran from 1942 to 1945 to showcase the contributions that United Press reporters made during the World War II.
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Illinois awaits Census update on whether state continues to shrink
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(The Center Square) – Illinois’ population has been shrinking for years as more people leave the state than arrive. Did the trend continue this past year? Residents will learn Thursday when the latest U.S. Census data on population is released.
Teresa Williams – Benton, IL
December 22, 2022 By Leave a Comment
Teresa Jo Williams, age 60, of Benton, passed away at 4:32 p.m. Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital of Evansville, Indiana.
Graveside services will be held at 12:00 noon Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at the Jones Cemetery of Thompsonville, with Pastor Don Wilburn officiating. Visitation services will be private for family only.
The Leffler Funeral Home of Benton is in charge of arrangements.
Teresa was born on June 4, 1962, in Franklin County, Illinois; the daughter of Orville Ray Parkhill and Verna (Wilburn) Parkhill. She married Teddy Williams on February 26, 2000, and he preceded her in death on August 21, 2012.
She was a former cook with the West Frankfort School District.
Teresa enjoyed cooking, taking pictures, listening to country music; but most of all enjoyed spending time with her family.
Surviving is her son Adam Williams and wife Rebecca of Christopher, Illinois; two sisters: Linda Sullivan and husband Melvin of West City, Illinois, Mary Huffine and husband Willie of Thompsonville, Illinois; a brother Raymond Parkhill and wife Tammy of Parrish, Illinois; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two brothers: Orville Lee Parkhill and William Clyde Parkhill; a niece Amy Parkhill.
To leave online condolences to the family, or to share memories of Teresa, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com
