The Cubs have built a four-game cushion in the National League Central since mid-July.
Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.
Cubs blow late lead, fall to Brewers 4-3 as Joe Maddon and Carl Edwards Jr. ejected
September 4, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Commentary: A better way to keep Illinois college students in the state
September 4, 2018 By Leave a Comment
With the recent passage of legislation aimed at keeping Illinois high school students in Illinois for college, it is encouraging to see lawmakers finally taking bipartisan action on this important issue. However, from my vantage point as president of an Illinois university, the AIM HIGH grant pilot program is an incomplete, inefficient and mistargeted response that serves both Illinois students and taxpayers poorly.
Here’s a link to the editorial in the Chicago Tribune.
Three reason why Kavanaugh deserves a seat on the Supreme Court
September 4, 2018 By Leave a Comment
When the Senate Judiciary Committee begins its confirmation hearing Tuesday on Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court we can expect to see Democrats wage an all-out battle to keep the extraordinarily qualified judge off the nation’s highest court.
Here’s a link to the editorial at FOX News.
FCN Daily Bible Verse
September 4, 2018 By Leave a Comment
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“But what about you?” Jesus asked. “Who do you say I am?” Peter answered, “You are the Christ.” Mark 8:29 (Read all of Mark 8:29) |
Pastor Rick Warren: Your First Step of Discipleship
September 4, 2018 By Leave a Comment
By Rick Warren
“God wants us to grow up, to know the whole truth and tell it in love — like Christ in everything” (Ephesians 4:15 The Message).
They’re stuck in perpetual spiritual infancy, remaining in diapers and booties. The reason is because they never intended to grow. Spiritual growth is not automatic; it takes an intentional commitment. You must want to grow, decide to grow, make an effort to grow, and persist in growing.
Discipleship is the process of becoming like Christ, and it always begins with a decision: “‘Follow me and be my disciple,’ Jesus said to him. So Matthew got up and followed him” (Matthew 9:9 NLT).
When the first disciples chose to follow Jesus, they didn’t understand all the implications of their decision. They simply responded to Jesus’ invitation.
That’s all you need to get started: Decide to become a disciple.
Protest brings arrests, doesn’t shut down Chicago expressway
September 4, 2018 By Leave a Comment
CHICAGO — Police arrested a dozen participants of an anti-violence protest on Labor Day that tried and ultimately failed to shut down an expressway that leads to Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport.
Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.
Franklin County Sheriff’s Department reports multiple arrests
September 4, 2018 By Leave a Comment
8-17-18 at 11:23 pm Deputies responded to an incident in Orient in which a 1998 Dodge Ram Pick-Up Truck struck a fire hydrant on Jackson St. and left the scene. The investigation led to the arrest of Michael E. Humerickhouse age 58 of West Frankfort for leaving the scene of a property damage traffic crash.
8-18-18 at 3:05 pm Deputies responded to a two vehicle traffic crash on Il. State Hwy. 14 just west of Fairview Rd. A 2006 Pontiac G6 driven by Anthony M. Beaty age 16 of DuQuoin was west bound on Rt. 14 and swerved into the path of an east bound 2012 Nissan Altima driven by Van E. Quick age 64 of Benton, sideswiping the Nissan. Van Quick and a passenger, Lou Ann Quick age 65 of Benton received incapacitating injuries and were both transported to a local hospital by Abbott E.M.S. Beaty was not injured and was ticketed for improper lane usage and failure to reduce speed to avoid a traffic crash.
8-21-18 at 11:29 am Deputies responded to a two vehicle traffic crash on Il. State Hwy. Rt. 149 at Orient Road. A 2012 Chevrolet Traverse, driven by Kristen L. Eldridge age 30 of West Frankfort had been south bound on Orient Road and turned into the Rt. 149 intersection in front of an east bound 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee, driven by Samantha S. Vachata age 34 of Zeigler. Eldridge and a passenger, Cheryl R. Mifflin age 56 of West Frankfort received major injuries as did Samantha Vachata. All were transported to a local hospital by West Frankfort Fire E.M.S. Eldridge was ticketed for failure to yield right of way.
8-22-18 AT 3:33 am a traffic stop in West City led to the arrest of Chad A. Kramer age 46 of West Frankfort for possession of a stolen vehicle. The vehicle recovered was a 2003 green Dodge Durango, reported stolen from Centralia.
8-22-18 at 5:52 am Deputies responded to a two vehicle traffic crash on Il. State Hwy. Rt. 14 at Il. State Hwy. Rt. 184. A 2001 Pontiac Grand am driven by Daniel T. Adams age 31 of Benton was west bound on Rt. 14 and stopped in traffic to complete a left turn south onto Rt. 184. A 2003 Buick, driven by Joshua P. Webb age 31 of Mt. Vernon was also west bound directly behind the Pontiac, failed to stop and struck the Pontiac in a rear-end type crash. There were no injuries and Webb was ticketed for failure to reduce speed to avoid a crash.
8-22-18 at 6:10 am Deputies responded to a reported disturbance at the north bound rest area on I-57. The incident led to the arrest of Tristan D. Duong age 35 of Marion for unlawful possession of methamphetamine. Duong also was wanted on an outstanding Williamson County warrant for failure to appear on traffic charges.
8-23-18 at 2:38 pm a Deputy assisted Franklin County Probation with a home visit in West Frankfort. The investigation led to the arrest of Chad H. Barnett age 42 of West Frankfort for possession of methamphetamine.
8-23-18 at 3:05 pm a traffic stop in Akin led to the arrest of Jason L. Kelley age 40 of Macedonia for an outstanding warrant for failure to appear on felony theft.
WARRANT ARRESTS
8-19-18 John A. B. Sutton age 29 of Christopher. Failed to appear on civil and traffic cases.
8-19-18 Carrie A. Ellis age 36 of Sesser. Failure to appear for criminal trespass.
8-19-18 Janelle A. Canon Age 33 of Benton. Failure to appear for theft.
8-20-18 Kevin L. Morris age 43 of Christopher. Failure to appear on traffic charges.
8-20-18 Northen W. Dimuke age 47 of Harrisburg. Failure to appear on traffic charges.
8-20-18 Kalyn A. Hayes age 22 of Christopher. Failure to appear for possession of methamphetamine.
8-22-18 Brandon J. Finke age 37 of Effingham. Failure to appear for obstructing a peace officer.
Work requirement for food stamps in farm bill now in hands of Congress
September 4, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Talks are now under way between U.S. House members who supported a farm bill with a work requirement for food stamp recipients and a handful of senators who passed a version of the bill without a work requirement.
Here’s a link to the story at Illinois News Network.
Lana L. Kern — Paducah, KY (formerly of Ewing)
September 2, 2018 By Leave a Comment
It is with great sadness that her family announces the passing of Lana Lynn Kern. She passed on August 30, 2018 at the age of 75 after an eight-year battle with cancer that she handled with amazing dignity and grace.
In her younger years Lana was an accomplished baton twirler and earned a scholarship to Purdue University where she was a majorette in the band, performing as a Silver Twin. She dedicated most of her life to her five children and later spent some of her time teaching college algebra at Rend Lake College. Her enduring contribution and legacy is the example that she set for her children and others that she touched in her life. Lana was a selfless and loving person that was devoted to others and had an uncommon ability to see the best in every person and every circumstance.
Lana was preceded in death by her father, Romie Barminski; mother, Sydney Jane Barminski; sister, Verna Jane Barminski; the father of her children, Mark Kern; an infant daughter, Heather; and infant grandson, Kern Williams. She is remembered lovingly and fondly by her family: Frank and Patty, Eric, Brian and Summer, Jason and Janie, and Megan and Chris Williams. Lana was blessed with six grandchildren and was a proud and loving grandmother to Caden, Charli, Ellsie, Landon, Hunter, and Cash. Lana was special to us and will be greatly missed but always appreciated and cherished in our memories.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, September 3, 2018, at the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton, with Rev. Mark Minor officiating. Burial will follow at the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery of Benton. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the funeral hour at the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Lana Lynn Kern, to be used for support and to bring joy to those in their fight against cancer. Memorial donations will be accepted at the Leffler Funeral Home.
To leave online condolences to the family, or to share memories of Lana, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com
Rauner signs law making marijuana possible pain alternative to addictive opioids
August 31, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Gov. Bruce Rauner has signed a law allowing medical marijuana to be used as a painkiller instead of highly addictive opioids.
Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.
