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.
Benches clear in first Astros-Dodgers game since sign-stealing scandal
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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
Pritzker knocks neighboring states amid uptick in COVID-19 cases in Illinois
July 29, 2020 By Leave a Comment
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker is talking up Illinois’ COVID-19 response by criticizing neighboring states amid an uptick in infection rates in Illinois.
Here’s a link to the story at Illinois News Network.
Madigan faces mounting pressure to step down
July 29, 2020 By Leave a Comment
(The Center Square) – The pressure on longtime Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan to step down is mounting.
Here’s a link to the story at Illinois News Network.
Marie Valentina Sapinski-Christopher, IL
July 28, 2020 By Leave a Comment
Marie Valentina Sapinski, 98, of Christopher, passed away on Monday July 27, 2020 at her home.
She was born on February 14, 1922 to Don and Constance (Mordini) Cima. She married Mike Sapinski and he preceded her in death on September 18, 1974.
She is survived by one daughter Cheri Sapinski of Christopher; one granddaughter Tasha Sapinski of Christopher; three great grandchildren Krystal Sapinski, Jonathan Sapinski and Calista Stangle; one great great grandson Khalil Brown and one very special friend Sam Aiello.
Marie was a very loving person and was a member of the First Christian Church of Christopher and was a former member of the Eagles Auxiliary and the Christopher Senior Citizens.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son Russell Wayne Sapinski; one granddaughter Crystal Lea Sapinski and one sister.
Funeral services will be on Friday July 31, 2020 at 1:00 PM at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher with Brother Larry Cook officiating. Visitation will be on Friday from 11:00 AM until the time of the service at 1:00 PM. Burial will be at Masonic and IOOF cemetery in Benton.
For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com
Betty Jean Swink-Christopher, IL
July 27, 2020 By Leave a Comment
Betty Jean Swink, 87, of Christopher, passed away on Sunday July 26, 2020 at her home.
She was born on January 8, 1933 in Dongola, IL to Fleatus Elmer and Mertie Estus (Adams) Corzine. She married Leavell Swink on June 4, 1966 and he preceded her in death on August 20, 2000.
Betty is survived by her son Bradford (Donella) Swink of Mulkeytown; nieces and nephews Sandra Lewis, Karen (David) Reininger, James (Yolanda) Corzine; great niece Angela Schrum; great nephews Andrew Lewis, David Karraker, Brandon Reininger and several great great nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sisters Maribelle Karraker and Marjory Corzine; one brother Byford Corzine and one sister-in-law Barbara Corzine, one nephew Gary Karraker and one niece Rhonda Corzine.
She was a homemaker, and had worked for Smoot Oil Company in Dongola and she was a bookkeeper for U-Save Office Furniture that her and her husband owned. She was a member of the Faith Missionary Baptist Church of Christopher and was a Sunday school teacher and played the piano. She was also a member of the Christopher Women’s Club, Jolly Jill’s, and the Red Hatter’s.
Funeral services for Betty Swink will be on Thursday July 30, 2020 at 1:00 PM at the Faith Missionary Baptist Church in Christopher with Rev. Ron Cremeens officiating. Visitation will be on Thursday from 11:00 AM until the time of the service at 1:00 PM at the church. Burial will follow at the Mt Olive Cemetery in Dongola, IL.
Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher is handling arrangements.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Faith Missionary Baptist Church. Envelopes will be available at the church.
For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com
