Worries About Feral Cats Discussed at Lebanon City Council Meeting
By Sean Ditch Lebanon held its weekly City Council Meeting on Monday, April 10 at 6:30 PM. It was widely attended by a number of citizens to discuss concerns of feral cats on Hunter Street. A citizen who declined to disclose her name shared concerns of a neighbor on the street who has been feeding…
Read MoreSenate Approves Measure To Crack Down On ‘Crisis Pregnancy Centers’
By ANDREW ADAMS & NIKA SCHOONOVER Capitol News Illinois [email protected] A rush of legislation passed before a Friday deadline in the Senate included proposals aimed at protecting those seeking reproductive health care in Illinois. The first of these proposals, Senate Bill 1909, would give the state’s attorney general explicit authority to crack down on…
Read MoreSenate Votes To Lift Nuclear Construction Ban
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Senate approved a measure on Thursday that would lift a 1980s-era moratorium on nuclear power plant construction. Senate Bill 76, sponsored by Sen. Sue Rezin, R-Morris, was approved on a 39-13 vote. The bill now goes to the House of Representatives for consideration. “The bill is going to come to the…
Read MoreBlessing Box Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Held at Scott Air Force Base
In collaboration with the Blue Star Families and Spark Adolescent Resources, Scott Air Force Base opened their first ever on base Blessing Box with a ribbon cutting ceremony on a beautiful spring day. The blessing box was built by civil engineering airmen, Lowes in Belleville provided the lumber for the project free of charge, Blue…
Read MoreYvonne Wall
Yvonne Wall, age 60, of Mascoutah, died Friday, March 31, 2023 at her residence. She was born March 4, 1963 in Belleville, daughter of the late Robert and Pearl (Lynch) Casey. Surviving are three children: Samantha (Tim) Ellett of New Baden, TJ (Jennie) Ellett of Trenton and Charles (Elizabeth) Ellett of Freeburg; four grandchildren: Jersey,…
Read MoreLebanon Unofficial Election Results
These are the current standings as reported by St. Clair County. They will be updated as more information is released. (Projected Winners are in Bold) Ward 1 Results: 4 Year Term CHARLIE WITTY – 105 2 Year Term BETH WILKINS – 77 JEFFREY EDISON – 35 Ward 2 Results: 4 Year Term ULANDA RENEE BRANCH…
Read MoreMascoutah Unofficial Election Results – Updated
These are the current standings as reported by St. Clair County. They will be updated as more information is released. 4 Year Term Mascoutah City Council Election MICHAEL L. BAKER – 452 JOHN (JACK) T. WEYANT – 441 CODY W. HAWKINS – 415 2 Year Term Mascoutah City Council Election WALTER “WALLY” BATTAS – 449…
Read MoreLaVera A. Tubbs
LaVera A. Tubbs, 90, of Mascoutah, IL, born March 16, 1933, in Okawville, IL passed away at her home on April 3, 2023, with her family by her side. LaVera, was a humble, thoughtful, caring woman, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Belleville, IL. LaVera retired from…
Read MoreBobby D. Dees Sr.
Bobby D. Dees Sr., age 71, of Mascoutah, Illinois passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023. Bobby was born on January 8, 1952 to RC and Patsy H. (nee Gregory) Dees. Bobby is preceded in by his father RC Dees and his sister, Debbie Diskey. Bobby had a strong faith in Christ. He was an…
Read MoreHouse Narrowly Passes Bill Allowing All-Gender Bathrooms
By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois House narrowly passed a bill Thursday that would allow businesses, universities and other building owners to designate multi-occupancy all-gender bathrooms if they choose to do so. The bill passed on a vote of 60-40, the bare minimum number of “yes” votes needed for passage…
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