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As a former Department of Homeland Security (DHS) special agent on the southern border who fought sex trafficking for over a decade, I can say with certainty that the issue of the border wall should be not about power and partisan politics. It should be about the children – the tens of thousands of them who have been and are being trafficked into the U.S. and forced into the commercial sex trade.
Here’s a link to the editorial at Fox News.
BISMARCK, N.D. — Winter’s sharpest bite in years moved past painful into life-threatening territory Tuesday, prompting officials throughout the Midwest to take extraordinary measures to protect the homeless and other vulnerable people from the bitter cold, including turning some city buses into mobile warming shelters in Chicago.
Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.
SPRINGFIELD — Newly-elected Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker comes into office with supermajorities in both chambers of the 101st General Assembly, which begins in earnest Tuesday.
Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.
The investigation has reached blockbuster status: The FBI has surreptitiously recorded the speaker of the Illinois House as well as Chicago’s two most influential aldermen — City Council committee chairmen who’ve overseen zoning and finances.
Here’s a link to the editorial at the Chicago Tribune.
A Skokie courtroom was packed with uniformed Illinois State Police officials Tuesday afternoon as a Wisconsin man made his first local appearance on charges that his car struck and killed Trooper Christopher Lambert.
Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.
Late Tuesday, Amtrak canceled all trains to and from Chicago for Wednesday and most trains on Thursday due to the cold weather, according to a news release
Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.
Michael E. Greeney, 50, of Benton, passed away at 2:25 p.m., on Saturday, January 26, 2019, at his residence.
He was born on April 26, 1968, to James and Riattia “Jeanette” (Brewer) Greeney in Charleston, SC.
Michael enjoyed fishing, mushroom hunting, watching and playing basketball.
He is survived by a brother, James (Karen) William Greeney of Benton, IL; a sister, Paula Sanders; a nephew, Brad (Lyndsay Key) Greeney; a great-nephew, Remington; and a great-niece, Meelah.
Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Father, James R. and Riattia “Jeanette” Greeney; and one brother, Mark A. Brewer.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., Benton, IL.
Per Michael’s wishes cremation will take place.
Services will be private.
Memorial contributions may be made to Pate Funeral Home in care of funeral expenses.
Online condolences can be given at www.patefh.com.
SESSER — Just 26 seconds into the game, Sesser-Valier-Waltonville’s Jaice McCowen stepped up and drained a 3-pointer. That was a harbinger of things to come.
Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is taking a victory lap, enjoying her “win” in denying President Trump funding for a border wall, and in particular celebrating the “unity” of her caucus.
Here’s a link to the editorial at Fox News.
