Frustration Flows: Creekside Bar and Grill Owners Slam Lebanon City’s Handling of Situation
LEBANON – More than 170 days after initiating sewer-related discussions with the City of Lebanon, Bethany Williams, co-owner of the upcoming Creekside Bar and Grill, took her frustration to City Hall. At the April 14 Lebanon City Council meeting, Williams delivered a pointed public comment detailing a pattern of delays, miscommunication, and bureaucratic hurdles that…
Read MoreDonald M. Cornell Jr.
Donald M. Cornell Jr. Major USAF joined his family in heaven on April 15 2025. He was known by his friends and family as Don, Dad, Grandpa, and Great Grandpa. Don was 93years old and died peacefully of natural causes. He was promoted LT Colonel Dec. 11, 1969 but upon retirement reverted to his permanent…
Read MoreRobert “Bob” Adam Herbert
Robert Adam Herbert Oct 2, 1933 – Apr 11, 2025 Robert “Bob” Adam Herbert, 91, passed away on April 11, 2025, in Rogers, Arkansas. He was born on October 2, 1933 in E. St. Louis, Illinois to the late Adam Michael and Rosanna (Rockett) Herbert. He was the loving husband of 60 years to the…
Read MoreHomeschool bill stalls in Illinois House, but sponsor says it’s still alive
By MOLLY PARKER and BETH HUNDSDORFER Capitol News Illinois [email protected] A bill that would tighten homeschooling regulations in Illinois missed a key deadline on Friday. But its sponsor, Rep. Terra Costa Howard, said it’s still alive — and she’s working on changes recommended by fellow lawmakers to get it passed. “We recognize that there’s some…
Read MorePared-back ‘Right to Play’ bill advances in General Assembly, awaits Senate action
By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois House gave its approval to legislation that would give high school athletes a limited right to compete in non-school events or on non-school teams during the same season in which they play for their school. The House voted 68-39 on April 9 to pass…
Read MoreLast Week’s Track and Field
By Owen Dressler It was a busy week for the Track Tribe last week, which included four total meets. It all began on Monday, when the boys made the trip to O’Fallon for the O’Fallon Boys Relays. The Indians would have several top performers throughout the day, as Noah Feldt and Jay Wise-Singletary would finish…
Read MoreRep. Kevin Schmidt Names Donna Mae’s Beauty Salon for His “Business of the Month”
Mascoutah, IL – After receiving submissions from across the 114th District, State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) was proud to select Donna Mae’s Beauty Salon to be his “Business of the Month” for April. Rep. Schmidt presented the owner of Donna Mae’s Beauty Salon, Donna Mae Schlueter, with an official certificate in recognition of a local…
Read MoreHouse Bill 1237 Moves Forward, Raises Concerns in Mascoutah Over Potential Mascot Change
Mascoutah – On April 10, 2025, the Illinois House of Representatives passed House Bill 1237, a proposed piece of legislation that would prohibit schools and school districts from using Native American names, logos, or mascots. While the bill has yet to become law, its progress through the legislative process is drawing significant attention—particularly in Mascoutah,…
Read MoreMayor-Elect Wally Battas Discusses Plans; Future of Mascoutah
By Zachary Daum [email protected] Mascoutah has a new mayor. On April 1, Wally Battas was elected to serve as mayor, defeating fellow City Council member Jack Weyant. Battas, who has served on the council for six years, will now step into his first term as mayor. Weyant will continue to serve as a council member.…
Read MoreLawmakers approve bills easing driving tests on seniors, limits on student fines
By BEN SZALINSKI & PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD — Road tests to renew driver’s licenses could be a thing of the past for many seniors in Illinois under a bill unanimously approved Wednesday by the Illinois House. The House voted 114-0 to approve House Bill 1226, which would raise the age that…
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