The Benton Rangers opened up the season with a commanding 14-6 victory over the Du Quoin Indians on Monday.
Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.
Benton opens season by pounding Du Quoin
March 12, 2019 By Leave a Comment
Changes to 2020 census could make some Southern Illinois communities even harder to count
March 12, 2019 By Leave a Comment
SPRINGFIELD — With up to two Illinois congressional seats and $1 billion or more in federal funding on the line if Illinois’ population is not correctly counted in the 2020 census, nonprofit groups warn that changes to the census format this year could exacerbate an undercount in already hard-to-reach communities.
Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.
Warren Buffett calls public pension debt a ‘disaster’
March 12, 2019 By Leave a Comment
Legendary investor Warren Buffett said he wouldn’t “walk into liabilities” by expanding in states like Illinois or New Jersey, which carry billions in pension debt.
Here’s a link to the story at Illinois News Network.
Faulty math? Experts won’t give Pritzker’s progessive tax a passing grade
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Critics say Pritzker’s progressive tax plan relies on faulty math
March 12, 2019 By Leave a Comment
Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s estimate of how much his progressive tax proposal would put into state coffers fails to consider that some people will take steps to avoid paying more in taxes, leading to a budget shortfall estimated to be in the billions, according to opponents of the governor’s tax plan.
Here’s a link to the story at Illinois News Network.
Phyllis Ann Maragni – Marion, IL
March 11, 2019 By Leave a Comment
Phyllis Ann Maragni, 71, of Marion, Illinois went to be with her Savior on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, Illinois. She was born October 10,1947, in Calvert City, Kentucky to the late Wilbert and Virginia Jennings Connell.
She married her first blind date Ceasar Allen Maragni on March 25, 1967, in Waltonville, Illinois and they were blessed with almost 52 years of marriage.
Phyllis is survived by her beloved husband Ceasar and son Brett Allen Maragni and wife, Lacey Bean Maragni and her four grandchildren Chase, Bryce, Grace Ann, and Esther, all of Jacksonville, Florida.
Also surviving are her brother Bill Connell & Linda, sisters Betti Hinz, Linda Sullivan, and Patricia Reeves, brother-in-law Dean Wilson, many nieces and nephews and her beloved Benton Card Club sisters.
Phyllis was a retired educator, teaching 28 years in the Benton Grade School system, most of those serving as a reading specialist at Benton Middle School. She was a member of Third Baptist Church in Marion where she served as librarian and Sunday School teacher.
Known for her infectious smile, Phyllis loved spending time with her family, especially her four grandchildren. She was a prayer warrior who loved and faithfully served the Lord her entire adult life.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., Benton, IL.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at Pate Funeral Home in Benton, with Memorial Service beginning at 7:30 p.m., Public Graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 13, 2019, beginning at Pate Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Harvest Jacksonville, P.O. Box 600998, Jacksonville, Florida, 32260.
Online condolences can be given at www.patefh.com.
Maryland man, stepdaughter charged in killing arrested near US-Mexico border: cops
March 4, 2019 By Leave a Comment
A Maryland man and his stepdaughter were arrested Sunday near the U.S.-Mexico border and were charged in last year’s killing of the woman’s mother that was once blamed on a panhandler, Baltimore police said.
Here’s link to the story at Fox News.
Bernie Sanders, campaigning for president in 2020 at Navy Pier, calls for change ‘from the bottom up’
March 4, 2019 By Leave a Comment
Speaking to a crowd of more than 12,000 people at Navy Pier, independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders on Sunday described a pivotal moment in his political development that happened about 55 years ago when he was a student at the University of Chicago.
Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.
SIUC’s new mandatory freshman orientation class makes big impact on retention
March 4, 2019 By Leave a Comment
CARBONDALE — Early in the fall of 2017, Asia Taylor and her classmates in SIU Carbondale’s freshman orientation course were each asked to write down one of their fears.
Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.
Franklin County Sheriff’s report arrests made
March 4, 2019 By Leave a Comment
2-25-19 Callie P. Edwards age 34 of Thompsonville was arrested and charged with unlawful use of weapons and possession of a firearm with an expired FOID card. She was transported to the Franklin County Jail where she later posted bond.
2-26-19 Shawn P. Zook age 41 of Buckner was arrested and charged with domestic battery and aggravated domestic battery. Zook was transported to the Franklin County Jail being held on a $40,000 bond.
3-1-19 Jeffery P. Patton age 43 of West Frankfort was arrested for aggravated battery, aggravated assault and resisting a Peace Officer. He is being held in the Franklin County Jail pending the setting of bond by the States Attorney’s Office.
3-1-19 Tracy A. Howe age 44 of Macedonia was arrested for retail theft. She was taken to the Franklin County Jail pending the setting of bond by the States Attorney’s Office.
WARRANT ARRESTS
2-25-19 Britny L. Sutton age 23 of Christopher. Failure to appear for theft.
2-25-19 Herman A. Schanda age 27 of Royalton. Failure to appear for driving while license suspended.
2-26-19 Daniel L. Prather age 40 of Christopher. Warrant for violation of probation on aggravated domestic battery charges.
2-26-19 Randall J. Stanton Jr. age 40 of Christopher. Warrant for delivery of methamphetamine and theft.
2-16-19 John E. Osterhout age 54 of Marion. Failure to appear for possession of a controlled substance.
2-27-19 Jesse L. Brotherton age 31 of West Frankfort. Warrant for retail theft and obstructing a Peace Officer.
