Prohibition on Book Bans, Right to Sue for ‘Deepfake Porn’ Among New Laws Taking Effect Jan. 1
More than 300 statutes will become law in the new year By PETER HANCOK, ANDREW ADAMS & JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois [email protected] More than 300 new laws will take effect Jan. 1, ranging from a ban on book bans to the regulation of “deepfake porn” and prohibitions on videoconferencing while driving. Thanks to a…
Read MorePamela Denise Meekins
It is with broken hearts that we are forced to say goodbye to our beloved Pamela. Pamela Denise Meekins was born on January 26, 1972, at Scott Air Force Base in Belleville, Illinois. She was the youngest of four daughters of Grace Delores and Major William Earl Meekins. She left us suddenly on December 24,…
Read MoreVirginia I. “Ginny” Arbogast
Virginia I. “Ginny” Arbogast, 86, of Lebanon, IL, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023, in Belleville, IL. She was born on April 18, 1937, in Highland, IL, to Julius and Nettie (nee Bayer) Kunz. On January 7, 1956, Ginny married Albert L. Arbogast at the courthouse in Belleville. Ginny has lived on the same…
Read MoreDavid A. Rasch
Rasch, David A., passed away on Wed. Dec. 6, 2023. Beloved husband of Lynnette M. Rasch (Nee Zalewski); dearest father of David (Heather Hart) Rasch; dear brother of Jerry (Nancy) Rasch, Kenneth (Colleen) Shaw, Gina (John) Schwartz and the late Joan ( George “Bo”) Bauchman, William (Carol) Rasch and Ben (Carol survives) Rasch. Mr. Rasch…
Read MoreOne Killed in Christmas Eve Accident
On 12/24/2023 around 3:51 PM, the Mascoutah Police Department was dispatched to Illinois State Route 4 at Fuesser Road in reference to a two-vehicle head on collision. MPD officers arrived along with officers from the Lebanon Police Department and St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department. Through investigating the crash scene and talking with multiple witnesses, it…
Read MorePrisoner Review Board releases final Illinoisan serving life sentence for ‘three-strikes’ drug offense
By BETH HUNDSDORFER Capitol News Illinois [email protected] For at least two hours of the ride home, Charles Collins feared someone was following his father’s car, looking to take him back to prison for the rest of his life. At an interstate rest stop between Western Illinois Correctional Center and Chicago, Collins said the reality of…
Read MoreWayne E. Shaffer
Philippians 4:8 “Finally, beloved, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.” Wayne Everett Shaffer, aged 95, died December 18, 2023, at Oak Leaf Manor in Roswell, Georgia.…
Read MoreAnalysis: Pritzker Urges ‘Careful’ Approach As Current-Year Surplus Could Be Followed By Deficit
By JERRY NOWICKI CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS [email protected] With Illinois lawmakers scheduled to return to legislative session in less than a month, a recent government fiscal forecast provides an overview of the budgeting landscape that awaits them. The bottom line from the five-year forecast from the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget: The current fiscal year…
Read MorePlayboy Double H Takes Home Best Wrestler of the Year at NGW
By Zachary Daum [email protected] Arguably New Genesis Wrestling’s (NGW) most controversial wrestler, Playboy Double H took home the prestigious title of NGW Wrestler of the Year after a community vote. Known for his intense fighting style and polarizing persona, Playboy Double H took a moment to share his journey, reflections on his win and a…
Read MoreSchool Release and Meeting Sheds Light on Property Tax Situation
By Zachary Daum [email protected] The Mascoutah School District held a meeting about the districts assessment increases on Tuesday, December 19 at 7:00 PM. These increases occur every year, however several residents complained about the high number of 21% on both Facebook and on The Herald’s website. Due to last week’s article, the Mascoutah School District…
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