Here are the highlights from sports columnist Ben Frederickson’s weekly chat with St. Louis sports fans
Here’s a link to the story at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Is there such a thing as too much rest for Adam Wainwright between now and the Cardinals’ wild-card game?
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Streak stops, preparation for postseason begins
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As the season-saving gust gave out beneath their wings and an end came to the second-longest winning streak the National League had seen in 105 years, the Cardinals could shift their focus from what no team had done in decades to what they must do in a week.
Here’s a link to the story at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
‘I’m absolutely coming back’: At home with Cardinals, Arenado says he won’t opt out after season
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Drenched in the clincher’s spoils of champagne and beer, some of it poured over him by rookies, Nolan Arenado had the chance late Tuesday night on the field at Busch Stadium to introduce his wife, Laura, to some Cardinals teammates, such as Dylan Carlson.
Here’s a link to the story at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
What are the costs if the Bears bail on Chicago for Arlington Heights?
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News of the Bears inking a $197.2 million agreement to buy a giant parcel of land in Arlington Heights shook Chicago awake early Wednesday like a frigid gust off the lakefront during a January game at Soldier Field.
Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.
YouTube to ban all vaccine misinformation, not just false claims about COVID-19 vaccine
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YouTube will remove videos spreading misinformation about any approved vaccine, not only those aimed at preventing Covid-19, the company announced in a blog post Wednesday.
Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.
Black drivers twice as likely to be pulled over in Herrin, data shows; cops benefit from towing fees
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HERRIN — Last year, Black individuals driving in Herrin were 2.1 times more likely than white individuals to be pulled over for a traffic stop, according to an analysis by The Southern of Herrin Police Department data.
Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.
COVID is killing rural Americans at twice the rate of urban residents
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Rural Americans are dying of COVID at more than twice the rate of their urban counterparts — a divide that health experts say is likely to widen as access to medical care shrinks for a population that tends to be older, sicker, heavier, poorer and less vaccinated.
Here’s the link to the story in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Warren Jeffery Johnson, Jr. – Akin, Illinois
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Warren Jeffery Johnson, Jr., age 60, of Akin, passed away at 10:06 a.m. Friday, September 24, 2021, at his home with his loving wife and family by his side.
Visitation services will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, September 30, 2021, at the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton. Per Jeffery’s request, after visitation services, he will be cremated, with burial to take place at a future date in the Brady Cemetery East of Akin.
Mr. Johnson was born on March 25, 1961, in Chicago, IL; the son of Warren Jeffery Johnson, Sr. and Carol Yvonne (Blanton) Johnson. He married the former Darla Yvonne Briley on July 10, 1990, and she survives.
He worked for Ricky Nix Tire and was a painter.
Jeffery enjoyed fishing, camping, swimming, spending time with his family, and especially enjoyed being with his grandkids.
Surviving is his loving wife of 31 years, Darla Johnson of Akin; four children: Michelle Johnson of Carpentersville, IL, Christina Johnson of Zeigler, IL, Linnea White and husband Joey of West Frankfort, IL, Jeffery Watkins of Thompsonville, IL; thirteen grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters: Karen Johnson of North Carolina, Patricia McDaniel and husband Joey of Arkansas; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father Warren Jeffery Johnson, Sr.; his mother Carol Yvonne (Blanton) Brewer; step-father: George Brewer; a brother Donnie Johnson.
To leave online condolences to the family, or to share memories of Warren, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com
Due to the mandate issued on August 26, 2021, by Gov. J.B Pritzker masks must be worn at all times while inside the funeral home.
Robert “Bob” Norris-Sesser, IL
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Robert “Bob” Norris, 69, of Sesser, passed away on Tuesday September 28, 2021 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St Louis, MO.
He was born on July 25, 1952 in DuQuoin, IL to Jossie and Dorothy (Harris) Norris. He married Pamela (VanZandt) Norris and she survives of Sesser.
He is also survived by his daughter Carrie (Jason) Threewitt; mother-in-law Billie VanZandt of Christopher; one aunt Imogene Harris of Herrin and many special friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister Dena Pardue and one brother Wayman Norris.
Bob loved to shoot trap, collecting guns, collecting coins, throwing dart and most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
A memorial service will be on Sunday October 3, 2021 at 1:00 PM at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher. Visitation will be on Sunday from 10:00 AM until the time of the service at 1:00 PM. Burial will be at a later date at Knob Prairie Cemetery in Waltonville, IL.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Darts for Kids. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com
