A five-letter word should sink Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s new tax plan: trust.
Here’s a link to the story at Illinois News Network.
Louise Fields Webb – Ewing, IL
March 16, 2019 By Leave a Comment
Louise Fields Webb, 95, of Ewing, IL passed away in the early morning on Friday, March 15, 2019, at The Anchor of River to River Community of Marion, IL.
She was born on December 16, 1923, to Albert and Alta (Moore) Fields in Hamilton County, IL. Louise was a homemaker and mother. On November 27, 1947, she married Monroe J. Webb.
Louise was a member of Enfield United Methodist Church of Enfield, IL., attended Liberty Baptist Church of Ewing, IL., and Middle Fork-Salem Primitive Baptist Church, Benton, IL. She was also a member of Home Extention Unit, an Election Judge for Northern Township, 4-H Leader, Ewing Grade School PTA and homeroom mother. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
She is survived by her loving daughters, Janice Baker of Dixon, KY, Joyce (Randy) Kane of Swansea, IL, Debbie (Ronnie) York of Enfield, IL, and Sharon (Jerry) Corn of Benton, IL; five granddaughters, Kelly (Matt) Gleeson Whitney of Smithton, IL, Jill (Thomas) Louise Baker Meisel of Dixon, KY, Shannon (Ryan) York Webb of Carmi, IL, Kristen (Grant) York Anderson of Benton, KY, Madison Hewitt of Benton, IL; one grandson, James (Kelly) Monroe Gleeson of Silverspring, MD; three great-granddaughters, Allison Meisel of Dixon, KY, Catherine Whitney of Smithton, IL, Charlotte Gleeson of Smithton, IL; five great-grandsons, Tommy Meisel of Dixon, KY, Cole Kingston of Carmi, IL, Nicholas Whitney of Smithton, IL, Jack Gleeson of Silverspring, MD, Tyler Monroe Anderson of Calvert City, KY; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Louise was preceded in death by husband, Monroe Jones Webb; father, Albert Shannon Fields, Jr.; mother, Alta Madoline Fields; son, David Webb; grandson, Justin Matthew York; four brothers, Herman Fields, Opal Fields, Harold Fields, Robert “Bob” Fields, and two sisters, Fern Simpson Sneed and Lucille Englebright.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., Benton, IL.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., on Monday, March 18, 2018, at Pate Funeral Home, Benton, IL.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Monday, March 18, 2018, at Pate Funeral Home, Benton, IL, with Elder Roger Smith, officiating.
Burial will take place in the Middle Fork Cemetery in Ewing, IL.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, and will be accepted at the funeral home.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Louise’s home caregivers, the caregivers and staff at the The Anchor of River to River Community of Marion, and Hospice of Southern Illinois.
Online condolences can be given at www.patefh.com.
Cardinals notebook: Wacha, perhaps in Cards camp for last time, has another strong outing
March 15, 2019 By Leave a Comment
JUPITER, Fla. • Michael Wacha seems to be having more fun in the Cardinals’ clubhouse this spring than he probably ever has.
Here’s a link to the story at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Column: Admissions scandal highlights the absurdity of most team sports in higher education
March 15, 2019 By Leave a Comment
I was shocked to read that Stanford University had fired head varsity sailing coach John Vandemoer in the wake of a federal investigation into shady college admissions practices nationwide. Authorities allege that Vandemoer accepted more than $600,000 in donations to the sailing program in exchange for agreeing to falsely designate two Stanford applicants as elite sailors he was recruiting for his team.
Here’s a link to the editorial at the Chicago Tribune.
Editorial: This college bribery scandal is a lesson in terrible judgment and values
March 15, 2019 By Leave a Comment
The college admissions bribery scandal disclosed by federal prosecutors touched off national outrage on the juicy topics of elite education, privilege and celebrity criminal allegations. Wealthy, well-known parents are accused of paying to open “side doors” for their children to enter schools including Yale, Stanford and Georgetown.
Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.
Editorial: Leftists see bigotry everywhere — except where it actually is
March 15, 2019 By Leave a Comment
It is the rare Republican today who hasn’t been called a racist or a bigot, particularly if he or she is running for office. From candidates for city council to presidential hopefuls, Republicans across the nation are perpetually put on the defensive, as if they have to prove that they’re not racists.
Here’s a link to the editorial at Fox News.
Rebecca Pallmeyer to be first female chief judge in long history of Chicago’s federal court
March 15, 2019 By Leave a Comment
U.S. District Judge Rebecca Pallmeyer will become the first woman to head the federal court in Chicago, succeeding Ruben Castillo as chief judge on July 1.
Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.
Theo Epstein is impressed by the Cubs’ bullpen depth, and they’ll need it after so many injuries
March 15, 2019 By Leave a Comment
After their pleas for free-agent slugger Bryce Harper fell on deaf ears and empty wallets, Cubs fans shouldn’t expect a major acquisition to address some of the dents the team’s bullpen has suffered this spring.
Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.
Column: Win now and win later: The Cubs and White Sox are eyeing different goals as opening day nears
March 15, 2019 By Leave a Comment
Jim Thome was talking to White Sox players about eggs earlier this week.
Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.
Big Ten Tournament Day 2 recap: Illinois’ season ends with 83-62 blowout by Iowa
March 15, 2019 By Leave a Comment
Results and news from Day 2 of the Big Ten Tournament on Thursday at the United Center:
Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.
