Nearly one out of two public school graduates bound for a four-year university chose to leave Illinois rather than studying at an in-state institution, according to a new report.
Here’s a link to the story at Illinois News Network.
Nearly every other college-bound Illinois graduate heads out of state
March 15, 2019 By Leave a Comment
Op-Ed: Why Illinoisans can’t trust Pritzker’s tax promises
March 15, 2019 By Leave a Comment
A five-letter word should sink Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s new tax plan: trust.
Here’s a link to the editorial at Illinois News Network.
House passes bill to require Illinois public schools teach LGBT history
March 15, 2019 By Leave a Comment
The state Senate could soon vote on a measure that would require K-12 public schools in Illinois to teach LGBT history.
Here’s a link to the story at Illinois News Network.
Illinois on the threshold of raising legal age to purchase tobacco products
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Tobacco 21 legislation heads to Gov. Pritzker’s desk
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Illinois lawmakers have approved legislation that would raise the legal age to buy and use tobacco products in Illinois to 21.
Here’s a link to the story at Illinois News Network.
Edward “Tank” Connor-Christopher, IL
March 14, 2019 By Leave a Comment
Edward “Tank” Lee Connor, 57, of Christopher, IL passed away on March 13, 2019.
He was born on July 23, 1961 to John Connor SR and Betty (Tindall) Dial.
He is survived by his mother Betty Dial of Christopher; step-daughter Khrysty Tolbert of Herrin; one brother Carlo (Carrie) Dial of Christopher; two sisters Robin (Robert) Lenard of Christopher and Tamela (Rick) Grammer of Christopher; and also survived by several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, and three brothers Delmar Tindall, Ricky Connor, and John Connor JR.
Funeral services will be on Monday March 18, 2019 at 7:00 PM at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher with Rev Cecil Sullivan and Rev Jason Todd officiating. Visitation will be on Monday from 5:00 PM until the time of the service at 7:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the family, in care of Betty Dial and will be accepted at the funeral home.
For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com
Terri (Toms) Schultz – Benton, IL
March 13, 2019 By Leave a Comment
Terri Schultz, 60, of Benton passed away Tuesday morning, March 12, 2019.
She was born on October 8, 1958 in Benton, IL, the daughter of James Kenneth and Lula Mae (Moore) Toms.
She was employed at Big Muddy Correctional Facility. She enjoyed going to the movies. Her favorite thing was spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Terri is survived by her daughters, Sarah Schultz, of Benton and Rachel Ledbetter, and husband James, of Virginia Beach, VA; three grandchildren, Bailey, James and Hudson; her mother, Lula Mae Toms, of Benton, brothers John Toms, and wife Brenda, of Benton, James Toms, Jr., and wife Jane, of Logan, IL and Larry Toms, and wife Terry, of Benton; sister Linda Girtman, and husband Marshall, of Sesser, IL.
Terri was preceded in death by her Father.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 16, 2019 at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton. Burial will be in the Logan Cemetery. Visitation will be after 12 noon on Saturday at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home.
For more information or to send online condolences please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com
Michael Terry Patchett-Christopher, IL
March 13, 2019 By Leave a Comment
Michael Terry Patchett, 57, of Christopher passed away on March 12, 2019.
He was born on December 2, 1961 to Edmund “Terry” and Mary Ennis (Snider) Patchett. He married Mary Ann (Harrison) Patchett on June 24, 1989 and she survives of Christopher.
He is also survived by his daughters Tiffanie (Dustin) Young of West Frankfort, Samantha (Levi) Webb of Christopher and Morgan (Max) Garrison of Beebe, AR; grandchildren Kase Michael Young, Korbin Ray Young, Lynnex Marie Webb and Jackson Logan Webb; one sister Elizabeth Patchett and Micah Lewis of Stonefort, IL; one brother Matt Patchett and Yvonne Milam of Mulkeytown.
He was a custodian and bus driver at the Christopher Unit School District #99.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday March 16, 2019 at 7:00 PM at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher with Brother Gary West officiating. Visitation will be on Saturday from 5:00 PM until the time of the service at 7:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Michael Patchett Memorial Scholarship and will be accepted at the funeral home.
For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com
Wanda Tinker-St. Louis, MO, formerly of Christopher, IL
March 13, 2019 By Leave a Comment
Wanda Tinker, 77, of St Louis, MO, formerly of Christopher passed away on March 12, 2019.
She was born on June 20, 1941 to Dwight and Faye (Furlow) Cook. She married Richard “Dick” Tinker and he survives of St Louis.
She is also survived by her children R. Alan (Lisa) Tinker, Brian Tinker and Steve Tinker all of Dupo, IL; five grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother William Davis Cook.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday March 16, 2019 at 1:00 PM at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher, IL. Visitation will be on Friday March 15, 2019 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the Kutis Funeral Home, South County Chapel, 5255 Lemay Ferry Road, Mehlville, MO and on Saturday March 16, 2019 from 11:00 Am until the time of the service at 1:00 PM at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher, IL. Burial will be at Mulkeytown Cemetery in Mulkeytown, IL.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com
College cheating scandal should make blue-collar families absolutely furious
March 13, 2019 By Leave a Comment
I grew up in a blue-collar family and earned admission to an Ivy League university based on good grades and high test scores. So I was outraged to learn Tuesday of an alleged college admissions scam under which rich parents are accused of paying a total of about $25 million in bribes to fraudulently get their students admitted to some of America’s top universities.
Here’s a link to the editorial at Fox News.
