This Week in Illinois: A Recap of the Latest News and Events
Illinois has seen a flurry of activities this week, with various individuals and groups sharing their thoughts and experiences.One individual remarked, "I am excited to see the progress being made in our state." Another person shared, "It's important for us to stay informed and engaged with what's happening around us."The events of this week in Illinois have certainly kept residents on their toes.
Senator Harriss to hold May traveling office hours
State Senator Erica Harriss is set to conclude her spring series of traveling office hours across the 56th District from May 1 to May 7, 2024. The Senator expressed her gratitude towards the constituents who have participated in the traveling office hours, stating, “I want to thank everyone who has taken the time over the last few months to attend my traveling office hours around the district. We have seen great success in reaching constituents in communities across the district, and I look forward to resuming traveling office hours once again this fall.”During the month...
Illinois State Police Reminder: Slow Down and Move Over For Emergency Vehicles
The Illinois State Police suffered two Move Over Law-related crashes this week. In 2024, ISP has already suffered 14 Move Over Law-related crashes with six troopers injured.Our state’s Move Over Law, also known as “Scott’s Law,” requires all drivers to SLOW DOWN and MOVE OVER when approaching an emergency vehicle, or any vehicle with its emergency or hazard lights activated."We can all do our part to protect first responders, road workers, and our fellow motorists by following this life-saving law."
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Rep. Schmidt Donates Pay Raise to Mascoutah Food Pantry
State Representative Kevin Schmidt has made a generous pledge to give away his legislative pay raise to support local community outreach efforts. This month, he chose to donate to the Mascoutah Food Pantry. In a statement, Schmidt expressed his commitment by saying, “Today I made my monthly food donation to the Mascoutah Food pantry. I donate the amount of my salary increase in the form of food to different local food pantries. I voted no for that salary increase, so I put my money where my mouth is.”Schmidt's dedication to helping those in need is evident as he...
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Metro East Sun area weekly mass times
The following parishes in the Metro East Sun coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.
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Metro East Sun area weekly mass times
The following parishes in the Metro East Sun coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.
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OPINION: News Outlets Withdraw Stories on Justin Beaton Case
In a surprising turn of events, news outlets have made the decision to retract and withdraw their previously published stories on the Justin Beaton Racine, WI 2016 teacher case.
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Metro East Sun area weekly mass times
The following parishes in the Metro East Sun coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.
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Metro East Sun area weekly mass times
The following parishes in the Metro East Sun coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.
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Catholic Vote president: Edwardsville school district’s gender neutral bathrooms are ‘more insane policies being instituted in our public schools’
Catholic Vote President Brian Burch said Edwardsville School District’s decision to spend $6.8 million on gender neutral bathrooms is one of many “insane policies being instituted” in public school systems.
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State Sen. Plummer: Pritzker in ‘crass spin mod’ over release of ‘monster’ who stabbed eleven year-old boy to death
State Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) slammed Governor J.B. Pritzker for supporting the early prison release of a man who stabbed an eleven year-old Chicago boy to death and critically wounded his mother.
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Metro East Sun area weekly mass times
The following parishes in the Metro East Sun coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.
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Illinois Representative Updates on Mobile Office Hours, Taxation, and Women Leaders
Representative from Illinois will be hosting mobile office hours in Hartford on March 20 to assist constituents with state agency issues. In a press conference, the representative expressed the need for less taxation in the state to enhance competitiveness. The representative's district office is also offering free solar eclipse glasses for the upcoming celestial event on April 8, 2024.Recently, the representative honored Megan Tyler and Melissa Bell-Yates at the Emerging Women Leaders conference for their contributions to female leadership. The two women were recognized...
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Legislator Provides Updates on Key Issues in Springfield
Illinois State Representative, Mar 15 2024 - This week in Springfield, a range of important issues were addressed, and key updates were shared by State Representative Meier. Among the highlights were the welcoming of FFA students and agricultural leaders to the Capitol for Ag Day, where Representative Meier expressed the significance of agriculture and even distributed cases of Ski to the FFA members.Reflecting on the importance of agriculture, Meier shared, "It’s always wonderful to talk about the importance of agriculture and see our future leaders in...
