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.
Illinois State Police Warn Residents of Phone Scam Impersonating Investigators
The Illinois State Police have issued a warning to residents regarding a recent phone scam where scammers are impersonating ISP investigators. According to the Illinois State Police, "ISP special agents will NOT make cold calls requesting personal or financial information or ask you to confirm personal or financial information."In response to this scam, the Illinois State Police provided guidance to residents, stating, "If you receive a phone call from someone claiming to be an ISP investigator, ask for the caller’s name, badge number, and phone number, and then hang up."...
National Volunteer Week Celebrated in Southern Illinois
April 21-27, 2024 is National Volunteer Week, a time dedicated to recognizing the contributions of volunteers across the country. One individual, who preferred to remain anonymous, expressed their pride in serving their fellow citizens in times of need during this special week, stating, "I am proud to have served (and continue to serve) my fellow citizens in times of need."Highlighting the importance of community involvement, the same individual emphasized, "There is so much we can all do to make positive impacts on our community." They also pointed out the abundance of...
- Illinois State Police Issues Warning on Phone Scams
- Senator Harriss to hold May traveling office hours
- Illinois State Police Reminder: Slow Down and Move Over For Emergency Vehicles
- Rep. Schmidt Advocates for Education Reform
- Fairview Heights responsible for 47th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during January
Schmidt’s Spotlight: Legislative Updates and Community Engagement
Representative Kevin Schmidt shared, "I’m pleased to share that eight of my cosponsored bills successfully passed the House and are moving on to the Senate."Schmidt invites the community to engage with him at the "Coffee and Conversation" event, emphasizing the importance of direct feedback from residents.Regarding the passage of HB 4350, the Child Abuse Notice Act, Schmidt stated, "This legislation...aims to raise awareness about child abuse and provide essential resources for reporting such incidents."Schmidt highlighted his commitment to supporting women and...
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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...