A Celebration of Star Wars Part II
With The Rise of Skywalker hitting theaters and the conclusion of the nine-part Skywalker Saga that has gripped generations of filmgoers, we take a look back at the films that lead us here. Last week, I re-watched Episodes 1 and 2, this week we dive into Episodes 3-8. Make sure to check back next week for…
Read MoreCathy Rickard
Cathy Rickard, nee Weber, 69, of Smithton, IL, born March 18, 1950, in Belleville, IL, died Monday, January 6, 2020, at her residence. Visitation: Friends may visit with the family from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, January 10, 2020, and from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday, January 11, 2020, at St. John the Baptist Catholic…
Read MoreKeith Cinotto
Keith J. Cinotto, 43, of Creve Coeur, Mo., died Monday, January 6, 2020, at his residence. Visitation will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Friday, January 10, 2020, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Freeburg, Ill. Funeral: A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 10, 2020, at St.…
Read MoreDennis Heintz
Dennis H. “Honker” Heintz, 78, of New Athens, Ill., passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. Visitation: Friends may call from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in New Athens, IL. Funeral: Memorial services will be held at 11…
Read MoreSue Procasky
Sue E. Procasky, nee Dennerlein, 71, of Freeburg, Ill., passed away Sunday, January 5, 2020, at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Mo. Cremation will be held in accordance with Sue’s wishes and a celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Read MoreRoland Fricke
Mr. Roland Fricke of Belleville, IL departed this life in the Freeburg Care Center in Freeburg, IL on Friday, January 3, 2020 at 8:40 A.M. Funeral services will be held from the St. Peter United Church of Christ in Okawville on Monday, January 6, 2020 at 12:00 P.M. with Pastor Jeffrey Schwab officiating. Interment will…
Read MoreMarilyn Farnsworth
Marilyn M. Farnsworth, nee Luebbers, 79, of Millstadt, Ill., passed away at her home, surrounded by her loving family, on Friday, January 3, 2020. Friends may call from 10am-11am on Thursday January 9, 2020 at St. James Catholic Church in Millstadt, IL. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11am at St. James Catholic Church…
Read MoreLorenz R. “Larry” Mueller
Lorenz R. “Larry” Mueller, 92, of Belleville, IL, born July 7, 1927, in Belleville, IL, died Thursday, January 2, 2020, at Freeburg Care Center, Freeburg, IL. Visitation: Friends may visit with the family from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, January 5, 2020, and from 9 to 10 a.m. Monday, January 6, 2020, at George Renner…
Read MorePritzker signs pension consolidation bill into law
649 funds will be combined into two By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois Jnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD — A new law signed by Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker Wednesday will consolidate 649 downstate and suburban police and firefighter pension funds into just two. Pritzker signed the measure, passed in the recent fall veto session, in Chicago…
Read MoreFarmers gather for state’s first Hemp Summit
Some had better luck than others in Illinois’ first year of legal hemp production By Peter Hancock Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Department of Agriculture Director John Sullivan said Tuesday that interest in the newly-legalized hemp industry continues to build, but more work needs to be done for the industry to mature. Sullivan…
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