Federal Judge Strikes Down Illinois Assault Weapons Ban, Setting Up Likely Appeal
By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – A federal judge in East St. Louis on Friday struck down Illinois’ assault weapons ban on the grounds that it violates the Second and 14th amendments to the U.S. Constitution and issued an order barring the state from enforcing it. That order, however, was stayed for…
Read MoreFairview Heights Fire Chief to Retire; New Incoming Chief in Training
by Randy Pierce [email protected] Succeeding his predecessor who accumulated over 40 years of dedicated service, John Winters has been undergoing training since Monday, November 4, to fill the position of chief for the Fairview Fire Department which serves much of Fairview Heights. Winters has been shadowing long-time Fire Chief Bryan Doyle as part of the…
Read MoreWalter F. Turk
August 30, 1935 – October 22, 2024 Schertz, Texas Walter F. Turk, 89, of Schertz, Texas passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, October 22, 2024 surrounded by his family. Walt was born in Blue Springs, Missouri, on August 30, 1935, to Byron Henry Turk and Katherine Frances (Shrout) Turk. Walt had a zest…
Read MoreEileen J. Wiederanders
Eileen J. Wiederanders, nee Durre,100, of Valley Park, MO formerly, a 60-year resident of Mascoutah, born Nov. 9, 1924, in Payne, OH, died Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, at St. Clare Hospital, Fenton, MO. Eileen was a homemaker and a 53-year member of P. E. O. Sisterhood. She is preceded in death by her parents, William…
Read MoreRetired USAF General to Speak
by Randy Pierce [email protected] St. Clair County Veterans Assistance Commission Superintendent John Lawson will serve as the master of ceremonies for the 26th annual Veterans Day observance to be held in the southeast quadrant of the public square, now renamed the Honorary Veterans Memorial Square, in Belleville on Monday, November 11, from 11 a.m. until…
Read MoreRichard Krieg
Richard “Rick” B. Krieg, 76, of O’Fallon, IL, born November 3, 1948, in Belleville, IL, died Sunday, November 3, 2024, at Memorial Hospital East, Shiloh, IL. Mr. Krieg worked in the printing industry for more than 40 years. He was the former Millstadt Fire Chief, a Boy Scout Leader, and a soccer coach. Rick loved…
Read MoreCharlotte H. “Blondie” Womabcher
Charlotte H. “Blondie” Wombacher, nee Albers, 89, of Mascoutah, IL, born Sept. 8, 1935, in Lively Grove, IL died Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, at her home. Charlotte retired alongside her husband, Dan, at Dan’s Used Cars and Parts and White Top Inn Tavern in Mascoutah, IL. She was a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church…
Read MoreLocal Florist Dawn Ahner to Decorate for Christmas at The White House
By Zachary Daum [email protected] This holiday season, Dawn Ahner, owner of Ahner Florist and Greenhouses in New Baden, has been given a unique opportunity to bring her talents to the White House, where she will join around 300 volunteers selected from thousands of applicants to decorate the historic residence for Christmas. “I’m thrilled,” Ahner shared.…
Read MoreRonald Dean Literski
November 28, 1944 – October 29, 2024 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ronald Dean Literski, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. Born on November 28, 1944, in East St. Louis, Ill., Ronald was the son of Gordon and Vurla (née Schmahl) Literski. He spent his formative…
Read MoreLaws Cover Election Polling Places
by Randy Pierce [email protected] Polls will be open from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m. at many locations in St. Clair County next Tuesday, November 5, in conjunction with the 2024 general election. Anyone standing in line to vote when the polls close at 7 p.m. will still be permitted to cast his or her ballot.…
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