Look up and down the 2018 SIU football schedule, and you’ll miss the end of an era.
Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.
Illinois agencies recovering a year after budget impasse
July 10, 2018 By Leave a Comment
A year after Illinois lawmakers ended a historic state budget impasse, social service agencies and other providers hardest hit by funding cuts say they’re just starting to recover.
Here’s a link to the Associated Press story.
Hamilton County State’s Attorney elected chairman of Board of Governors
July 10, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Hamilton County State’s Attorney Justin Hood was elected chairman of the Board of Governors of the Illinois State’s Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor during a quarterly board meeting, according to a news release from the organization.
Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.
Pheasant seeks new trial, hearing slated for Friday
July 10, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Brian Pheasant, the man convicted in May of killing his wife, has filed a motion for a new trial, which will be heard Friday.
Here’s a link to the story in the Southern Illinoisan.
Kyle Hendricks rebounds, but Cubs lose 2-1 to Giants in 11
July 10, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Kyle Hendricks regained his 2016 form Monday night.
Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.
‘I will vote for him again’: Evangelicals rejoice as Trump picks Kavanaugh for Supreme Court
July 10, 2018 By Leave a Comment
For millions of evangelical Christians, President Donald Trump‘s announcement Monday night was the vision they held in their heads as they stepped into the polling booth almost two years ago: a Republican president, filling the Supreme Court with more conservative justices who might drastically curtail access to legal abortion and advance other conservative Christian priorities.
Here’s a link to the editorial at the Chicago Tribune.
Trump nominates Judge Brett Kavanaugh to Supreme Court, aiming for conservative shift
July 10, 2018 By Leave a Comment
After days of frenzied lobbying and speculation, President Donald Trump decided on federal appeals Judge Brett Kavanaugh for his second nominee to the Supreme Court, setting up a ferocious confirmation battle with Democrats as he seeks to shift the nation’s highest court further to the right.
Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.
Helen Marie Baser – Benton, IL
July 9, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Helen Marie Baser, age 85, of Benton, IL, passed away 5:01 p.m. Friday, July 6, 2018 at the SSM St. Joseph Hospital of St. Charles, MO.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton, with Rev. Gary West officiating. Burial will be on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 in the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, MO. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Leffler Funeral Home.
Helen was born on June 24, 1933, in McLeansboro, IL, the daughter of John Arthur Gould and Pearl Avis (Bennett) Gould. She was first married to Delmar Eaton, and he preceded her in death in 1975. She later married Hubert Baser and he preceded her in death in 2013.
Mrs. Baser worked in data entry with Emerson Electric.
She was a member of North Benton Missionary Baptist Church where she was a part of the Joy Group.
Helen enjoyed going out to eat, shopping, traveling and attending church.
Mrs. Baser is survived by her two sons: Robert Eaton and fiancée Mary of Winfield, MO, and John Delmar Eaton and wife Suzanne of Galatia, IL; five grandchildren: Jennifer Herbert, Bryan Eaton, Sarah Marie Eaton, Steven Michael Eaton, and Dakota Matthew Eaton; two step-grandchildren: Dalton Raney and Alyssa Raney; nine great-grandchildren: Steven Michael Eaton, Jr., Cheyenne Marie Eaton, Melanni Rose Eaton, Sophia Lynn Eaton, Brandon Clark, Lelea Herbert, Monty Herbert, Sydney Mae Eaton, and Sloan Matthew Eaton; one great-great-granddaughter Scarlett Clark; and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Baser was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands; and two brothers: Virgil Gould and William “Bill” Gould.
Memorial contributions may be made to the North Benton Missionary Baptist Church, and will be accepted at the funeral home.
To leave online condolences to the family or to share memories of Helen, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com
Illinois to get $16M in federal money for community service
July 9, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Sixteen community service programs in Illinois will receive more than $16 million dollars in federal funding.
The federal Corporation for National and Community Service is distributing $11.6 million to help more than 900 AmeriCorps members conduct community projects and pay college costs and student loans after completing their service.
The money will go to 10 sites in Chicago and for projects in Belleville, Dixon, East St. Louis, Evanston, Ina and Peoria.
