It’s the final week of May so it’s no wonder that the last-minute shenanigans that are commonplace at the Illinois Capitol this time of year are well underway.
Here’s a link to the editorial at Illinois News Network.
Op-Ed: Seven years after viral rant, transparency remains elusive in Springfield
June 3, 2019 By Leave a Comment
Illinois Senate leaves without taking up bill to require fingerprints for gun licenses
June 3, 2019 By Leave a Comment
Illinois residents won’t have to submit fingerprints to the state to get a gun license after the Senate closed out an overtime session without taking up the bill.
Here’s a link to the story at Illinois News Network.
Illinois lawmakers hike taxes, their own pay
June 3, 2019 By Leave a Comment
Illinois residents will see higher taxes and Illinois lawmakers will see bigger paychecks.
Here’s a link to the story at Illinois News Network.
Saluki Men’s Basketball signs Clemson transfer Malik William
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CARBONDALE, Ill. — Clemson transfer Malik William, a 6-foot-8, 230-pound forward, signed with Southern Illinois on Friday, becoming the sixth player to sign with the Saluki Basketball program since Bryan Mullins was named head coach in March.
William appeared in 17 games as a true freshman for the Tigers in 2017-18 and contributed 1.5 points and 1.5 rebounds per game for a Clemson team that advanced to the NCAA Sweet 16. He missed the 2018-19 season due to injury.
An Orlando native, William played at The First Academy and was a Top-200 high school prospect nationally according to 247 Sports. He was a 4A Second-Team All-State selection by the Florida Association of Basketball Coaches (FABC) his senior year, averaging 11 points, 11 rebounds, 4.6 blocks and five assists per game.
“Malik is a huge addition to our program and a great fit for how we want to play,” Mullins said. “He’s a skilled big guy with the ability to shoot and pass the ball at a high level. He comes from a tremendous program where he was a part of a Sweet 16 team. He’s also a good fit for the culture we’re trying to build.”
William played with Wake Forest signee Chaundee Brown at The First Academy and helped lead the team to a 26-2 season in 2017. He also averaged a double-double (13.9 points and 10.9 rebounds per game) as a junior and earned 3A Second-Team All-State honors from the FABC.
“I was looking for that family atmosphere where I can have a great bond with the players and coaches,” said William, who entered the NCAA transfer portal in April. ‘I bring a lot of energy every day in practice and I just want to be that person that everyone loves to be around.”
A prolific shot blocker with a 7-foot-2 wingspan, William recorded a rare triple-double (18 points, 14 rebounds, 10 blocked shots) in a game versus Olympia High during his senior year. He also set the school record with 16 blocks in a game against Melbourne Holy Trinity and added 14 rebounds and seven assists in the same contest.
William is SIU’s sixth spring signee, joining freshman guard Trent Brown (Pinnacle HS), freshman forward Marcus Domask (Waupun HS), sophomore guards Ben Harvey (Eastern Illinois) and Harwin Francois (Daytona State), and senior center Barret Benson (Northwestern).
Illinois Senate approves legalizing sports betting, gambling expansion and funding for nearly $45 billion capital construction plan
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The Illinois Senate on Sunday afternoon approved a widespread gambling expansion bill that legalizes sports betting across the state and authorizes a Chicago casino.
Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.
Blues looking for better PK and less work for it
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Regrets? They’ve had a few. Penalties? They’ve had a lot.
Here’s a link to the story in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Giolito dominant again, White Sox blank Indians
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CHICAGO — Lucas Giolito tossed five-hit ball into the eighth inning to earn his sixth straight win and Tim Anderson homered, lifting the Chicago White Sox to a 2-0 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Sunday.
Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.
Wainwright pitches Cards past Hamels, Cubs for series sweep
June 3, 2019 By Leave a Comment
ST. LOUIS — Adam Wainwright overcame a career-high seven walks to pitch eight shutout innings, leading the St. Louis Cardinals over Cole Hamels and the Chicago Cubs 2-1 Sunday for a three-game sweep.
Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.
In overtime, lllinois House OKs new taxes for public works program and a gambling expansion that includes a Chicago casino
June 3, 2019 By Leave a Comment
Democrats and Republicans in the Illinois House came together Saturday after tense negotiations to pass a package of legislation that included authorizing a Chicago casino and significant increases in gasoline and cigarette taxes to fund a massive public works program.
Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.
Jay A. Cavender – Sesser, IL
May 31, 2019 By Leave a Comment
Jay A. Cavender, 59, of Sesser, passed away at 10:31 a.m., on Thursday, May 30, 2019, at his residence.
He was born on July 29, 1959, to Thomas and Juanita (Mitchell) Cavender in Washington, IN. Jay had worked as a Service Manager for Goodyear Tires.
Jay enjoyed fishing and watching sports on ESPN.
He is survived by his brother, John Kelly Cavender and wife Tina of Sesser, IL; two nieces, Lacye Renee Phelps and husband Rodney, and Courtnye J.S. Cavender and husband Dalton; and a nephew, John Kelly Cavender and wife Reanna.
Jay was preceded in death by parents, Thomas Waldo and Juanita Sue Cavender.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., Benton, IL.
Jay’s wishes was for cremation to take place.
Memorials contributions may be made to the donor’s choice, and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Online condolences can be given at www.patefh.com.
