Judge Denies McCann’s Request For Home Confinement, Orders Him Held In Custody
By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – After suddenly pleading guilty as his federal corruption trial was wrapping up this week, former state Sen. Sam McCann won’t be released to await sentencing, U.S. District Judge Colleen Lawless ruled Friday. McCann has been held at Macon County Jail since last Friday, when Lawless ordered…
Read MoreFairgrounds Renovation to Start Soon
by Randy Pierce [email protected] Visible signs of a major renovation project upgrading Belle-Clair Fairgrounds in Belleville should be seen in the next few weeks as, if all goes as planned, the first step regarding preliminary work on the installation of a new roof on the Exposition Building at this location is expected to start sometime…
Read MoreFr. Jim Dougherty
Fr. Jim Dougherty of Belleville, IL peacefully entered eternal rest on February 12, 2024. Fr. Jim was born in Cairo, IL on October 8, 1942, the son of John and Stephanie (nee Flamm) Dougherty. Fr. Jim was ordained to serve the people of Southern Illinois on June 1, 1968. His assignments in the Diocese of…
Read MoreDelores Eytchison
July 30, 1932 – February 17, 2024 Delores Eytchison, age 91, formerly of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 7:15 AM – Saturday, February 17, 2024, at Concordia Village in Springfield, Illinois. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Meyer Funeral Home in Dieterich, Illinois. The obituary can be viewed, and condolences left www.meyerfh.com.
Read MoreClarence Lorraine “Butzer” Vogel
Clarence Lorraine “Butzer” Vogel, 71, of Mascoutah, IL born Feb. 25, 1952, in Belleville, IL died Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2024, at Cedar Ridge Health Care Center, Lebanon, IL. Clarence was a 1971 graduate from Belleville West High School and worked various jobs. He enjoyed watching Blues hockey and Cardinals baseball. Clarence was a member of…
Read MoreLebanon School District Confronts Dire Financial Challenges: Superintendent Amanda Ganey Charts Path Forward
In a special board meeting convened on Monday, February 12th, Lebanon Community Unit School District #9 confronted its pressing financial predicament head-on. The gathering, held in the Lebanon Elementary School gymnasium, attracted concerned residents from the community, all eager to grasp the severity of the situation and explore potential solutions. The central figure at the…
Read MoreSylvia L. Steele
Sylvia (Silvia) Louise Steele was born on February 14, 1939, in Mobile, AL to the late Robbie Edward Thomas and Joseph Thomas. She was (1) of three daughters, her sisters Betty Lemons (who preceded her in death) and Josephine Hansel. She was United in Holy Matrimony on February 14th, 1960, to the love of her life James…
Read MoreA Look at the Presidents in Their Day
By Reese Dimmitt The United States of America, the country considered to be the most powerful in the world by many countries. Let’s face it! Most, if not all, residents of the U.S consider this land to be the most powerful indeed. But, what is the driven force behind such power? Some might say the…
Read MoreMisdeeds by Carlinville funeral home director spur legislative proposals
At least 80 families have received wrong remains, according to coroner By BETH HUNDSDORFER Capitol News Illinois [email protected] The wrong cremains were buried in a national cemetery. Bodies cremated under the wrong name. The wrong ashes returned to families from coast to coast. An investigation into the mishandling of human remains has affected at least…
Read MoreEmmy Award Winners Drive Lebanon Mad with “Animaniacs in Concert”
By Zachary Daum [email protected] Emmy Award winning cast members Rob Paulsen and Maurice LaMarche and Emmy Award winning composer Randy Rogel drove Lebanon mad, making an appearance last weekend at the Russel E. and Fern M. Hettenhausen Center for the Arts (The Hett), performing skits and music numbers from “The Animaniacs.” Animaniacs was a comedy…
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