(The Center Square) – Illinois House Republicans are calling for more transparency and oversight in the state’s budgeting process.
DeVore: Gun-ban lawsuits revving up with subpoenas for Pritzker, Welch, Harmon, others
February 3, 2023 By Leave a Comment
(The Center Square) – With the state of Illinois again restrained from enforcing a gun ban against plaintiffs in a second state-level challenge, the attorney who brought the case says he’s seeking subpoenas for those who passed the measure.
Ruth Ann Crocker-Sesser, IL
February 2, 2023 By Leave a Comment
Ruth Ann Crocker, 91, of Sesser, passed away on February 1, 2023 at Countryside Manor in Mt Vernon.
She was born on December 13, 1931 in Benton, IL to Lavern and Lorene (Tennison) Summers. She married William “Bill” Crocker and he preceded her in death on April 18, 2009.
She is survived by her children Susan (Mike) Summers of Scheller, Michael (Joanna) Eubanks of Bourbonnais, IL, William “Bill” (Lisa) Crocker of O’Fallon, IL and Jeffrey Crocker of Sesser; daughter-in-law Kathy Crocker of Scheller; ten grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sons Carl Crocker and Ritchie Eubanks and one brother Donald Summers.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday February 7, 2023 at 10:00 AM at the Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser with Pastor Chris Hottensen officiating. Visitation will be on Monday February 6, 2023 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the funeral home. Burial will be at Maple Hill Cemetery in Sesser.
In lieu of flowers donations can be given to the Shriners Children’s Hospital and will be accepted at the funeral home.
For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com
Julie Oxford: A 38-year journey of passion and dedication at RLC
February 2, 2023 By Leave a Comment
INA, Ill. (February 2, 2023) —Julie Oxford, a dedicated and long-serving employee at Rend Lake College, holds a top spot among her peers. Being a part of RLC for 38 years, she has played a crucial role in the development and growth of the college’s athletic department and beyond. From student, to student worker, to full-time employee, Julie sets the bar high in her commitment to delivering excellence for our students.
Lawmaker says state police should ‘hold off’ enforcing Illinois’ gun ban while challenges play out
February 2, 2023 By Leave a Comment
(The Center Square) – With few details made public about enforcement efforts taken by the Illinois State Police over Illinois’ gun ban, some are saying the law enforcement agency should hold off until the courts deal with the legal challenges.
Opinion: Biden’s open border will cost Democrats in 2024
February 1, 2023 By Leave a Comment
Dozens of asylum-seekers, all in the country illegally, are complaining that New York City wants to move them from their current housing in a three-star Manhattan hotel to a less cushy site in Brooklyn. They are protesting what they call “discrimination against immigrants” and refusing to budge, loathe to leave their mini-bars and en suite bathrooms.
Tom Brady announces retirement: Patriots, Buccaneers legend walks away after 23 seasons in the NFL
February 1, 2023 By Leave a Comment
Tom Brady is calling it a career once again. This time around, it does seem as if this is the last we’ll see of the seven-time Super Bowl champion. Brady proclaimed that he’ll be stepping away from the game after 23 seasons on Wednesday a few weeks following Tampa Bay’s playoff loss to the Dallas Cowboys to wrap up Super Wild Card Weekend.
Protesters disrupt Chicago mayoral forum as candidates exchange personal attacks
February 1, 2023 By Leave a Comment
Chicago’s mayoral hopefuls exchanged personal attacks during a contentious candidate forum Tuesday evening that was repeatedly interrupted by loud protesters.
Pritzker sets May 11 as end to Illinois’ COVID-19 disaster proclamations
February 1, 2023 By Leave a Comment
(The Center Square) – Now that the end of disaster proclamations in Illinois has been announced, a nonprofit is calling for changes in executive powers.
Illinois AG to request expedited review of gun ban challenge upheld by appellate court
February 1, 2023 By Leave a Comment
(The Center Square) – The state of Illinois is expected to ask for an expedited review by the Illinois Supreme Court after a temporary restraining order was upheld Tuesday against Illinois’ gun ban on behalf of 866 plaintiffs who sued in Effingham County.
