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Gov. Bruce Rauner and challenger J.B. Pritzker clashed over immigration and Chicago violence Tuesday with the Republican chief executive alleging immigrants living illegally in the state are a factor in the city’s crime problem while the Democrat said they contribute to Illinois’ economy.
Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.
A new survey of Illinois manufacturers shows overwhelming opposition to a possible gas tax hike.
Here’s a link to the story at Illinois News Network.
A new report highlights waste and pork in Illinois’ budget and its author says it just highlights the slap in the face to Illinois taxpayers.
Here’s a link to the story at Illinois News Network.
A teacher in Minnesota has been placed on paid leave after posting a threatening tweet about Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh.
Here’s a link to the story.
Robert Willard “Junior” Corn, age 89, of Benton, passed away Monday, September 24, 2018, in Hackley Hospital in Muskegon, Michigan.
Memorial Celebration of Life Services will be held on Saturday, October 13, 2018, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., at the Benton American Legion Post #280 of Benton, where Military Honors will be at 3:30 p.m. by the Benton American Legion Post #280 and V.F.W. Post #2671. Family and friends are asked to share memories of Robert at the Celebration of Life Services.
Local arrangements are under the direction of the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton.
Private family burial will take place at a future date in the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery of Benton.
Robert married the love of his life, Mary (Knight) Corn on November 3, 1984. They celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary a week prior to her death on November 9, 2009.
He was a retired veteran, having served in the Korean War and was awarded a good conduct medal with a honorable discharge.
He formerly worked as a coal miner, having worked with Old Ben Coal Company.
He was a family man and loved all of them very much. He always loved playing pranks on everyone and spent most of his days trying to figure out “who to get next” lol. He loved traveling, gambling, fishing, piddling around in his garage, and most of all playing with his little Jack Russell Terrier (Jackie).
Mr. Corn is survived by four children: Judy and Pat Beckman of New Era, Michigan, Brenda Grech of West City, Rick and Diane Corn of Paducah, KY, Barbara and Tony Lopez of Elgin, IL; eight step-children: Randy and Debbie Manning of West Frankfort, Ronnie and Faye Manning of Benton, Donna and Susan Shurtz of Phoenix, Arizona, Bill Manning from Florida, Troy and Kelly Knight of Benton, Jim Dunagan of Benton, Cathie and Robert Cochrum of Burleson, Texas, and Kim and Robbie Cochrum of Logan; 33 grandchildren and 49 great-grandchildren; his best friends, Ray and Margaret Smith.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Julie Lynn Corn; a son David Corn; wife Mary Corn; his parents Willard and Violet Corn; two sisters Ruth Flanagan and Fay Sentel; a brother Lee “Bud” Corn; and a son-in-law Jerry Grech.
Robert “Junior” will be missed by so many. He was a great man and a wonderful father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was always there for anyone that needed a helping hand.
To leave online condolences to the family, or to share memories of Robert “Junior” Corn, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com
Peoria wasn’t always a company town. It was a distillery town, a farm implement town and a river town before the Caterpillar Tractor Co. set up shop.
Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.
Southern Illinois voters will elect nine judges in November. To run for judge in Illinois, a candidate must be a citizen of the United States, an attorney licensed to practice in Illinois and must live in the district or circuit for the seat.
Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.
So encouraged and even enthused by what they saw late in the season from their replacement center fielder, the Cardinals didn’t waste much time naming him the starter for the coming season and expressing confidence they had found the continuity the position has recently lacked.
Here’s a link to the story at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
A year after Butler’s stunning run to the 2010 NCAA championship game, the Bulldogs returned to the national title game the next season.
Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.
This is the first in a series of a position-by-position analyses of the Cubs entering the offseason.
Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.
