Illinois county clerks are preparing to send out applications to vote by mail this week due to a new law regarding voting by mail for the 2020 General Election.
Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.
Martinez knocked out early by brawny Twins on same day Cardinals lose Mikolas
July 29, 2020 By Leave a Comment
MINNEAPOLIS — The start Carlos Martinez waited 729 days to make and spent months proving he should earn was over before he could get a dozen outs.
Here’s a link to the story at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Column: What happened to an America where you could freely speak your mind?
July 29, 2020 By Leave a Comment
The angry left-handed broom of America’s cultural revolution uses fear to sweep through our civic, corporate and personal life.
Here’s a link to the column at the Chicago Tribune.
Cubs get a boost from the bottom of the lineup and 5th starter Alec Mills to win their 3rd straight game, 8-5 over the Reds
July 29, 2020 By Leave a Comment
CINCINNATI — Chicago Cubs manager David Ross has expressed faith in the depth of his lineup as well as his rotation since the start of summer camp.
Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.
Benches clear in first Astros-Dodgers game since sign-stealing scandal
July 29, 2020 By Leave a Comment
HOUSTON — The Houston Astros are trying to put their sign-stealing scandal behind them.
Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.
Column: For David Ross and Rick Renteria, Week 1 of a bizarre baseball season has been a whirlwind
July 29, 2020 By Leave a Comment
It was a memorable Monday for David Ross and Rick Renteria as Chicago’s crosstown baseball managers attempt to navigate through this pandemic-altered season.
Here’s a link to the column at the Chicago Tribune.
After heavy COVID-19 toll on Illinois nursing homes, top regulators depart state agency
July 29, 2020 By Leave a Comment
With thousands of COVID-19 deaths linked to Illinois nursing homes, two top regulators are now gone from a state agency criticized at times for its oversight of the facilities during the pandemic.
Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.
Pastor Rick Warren: What Happens When You Run from God?
July 29, 2020 By Leave a Comment
God gives every one of us a unique mission—and he gives us a choice as to whether or not we fulfill that mission.
Here’s a link to Daily Hope.
2020 election is opportunity for conservatives to stand up to cancel-culture mob
July 29, 2020 By Leave a Comment
The cancel culture continues to gain momentum, as more statues across the nation are toppled, and sports teams, major food brands and even music bands are succumbing to pressure to change their names. The logical question on many Americans’ minds is: When does this all end?
Hee’s a link to the editorial at Fox News.
EMA Director says Franklin County showing sharp increase in COVID-19 cases
July 29, 2020 By Leave a Comment
Statement from Franklin County EMA Director Ryan Buckingham:
(BENTON-ILLINOIS) In just a short amount of time the number of laboratory confirmed positive COVID-19 cases have risen significantly in Franklin County. I want to encourage everyone to continue to protect yourself and your family by following the recommendations of the CDC and local public health officials. Personal protection is an individual responsibility, however everyone plays a key role in protecting our communities and reducing the risk of community spread. It is up to you to protect yourself and those around you. Please utilize the common recommended practices that will help us reduce the risk to those that are most vulnerable; our elders and persons with existing health conditions.
In partnership with the Franklin Williamson Bi-County Health Department, Williamson County Emergency Management Agency and State of Illinois Emergency Operations Center in Springfield, officials from my office have distributed thousands of items of personal protective equipment and supplies to first responders, healthcare providers and other critical services. We will continue to support the response to this pandemic until the threat of this disease has significantly diminished. Additionally, in conjunction with local public health officials, we will continue to distribute accurate and timely public information as needed.
I again highly encourage all citizens to continue to follow the CDC and public health guidelines to reduce your risk and slow the community spread of COVID-19. If you would like more information on Franklin County’s response to COVID-19 including updated recommendations for protection please visit www.franklincountyil.gov/EOC
