State tops 20K COVID-19 tests in a day for first time yielding 2,887 more confirmed cases
Reports another 130 deaths linked to the virus By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois jnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – The state reported another 130 COVID-19-realted deaths in the past 24 hours Friday to go along with 2,887 new confirmed cases out of 20,671 tests completed. That marks the first time the state topped 20,000 tests completed in…
Read MorePritzker: Employment security department processing claims ‘in timely manner’
Ezike says honor mothers this weekend by staying home as state announces another 138 COVID-19 deaths By REBECCA ANZEL Capitol News Illinois ranzel@capitolnewsillinois.com Gov. JB Pritzker said Thursday, May 7, the Illinois Department of Employment Security is paying benefits to unemployed Illinoisans “in a timely manner” after a number of improvements were made to the…
Read MoreRichard Cummings
Richard “Rich” A. Cummings, Jr, 85, of Belleville, Ill., passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2020, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, Ill. Private family services with interment at Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, Ill. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or American Diabetes Association.
Read MoreRichard Hacker
Richard Warren Hacker, retired Major League Baseball player, scout and coach, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2020, surrounded by his loving family at his home in Fairview Heights, Ill. A private graveside service was held for Rich on Friday, April 24, at Oakridge Cemetery in New Athens, Ill., where his body will reside near…
Read MoreMarsha Quayle
Marsha Rose Quayle, nee Nast, 80, of Villa Rica, Ga., passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2020. According to Mrs. Quayle’s wishes, she will be cremated and a celebration of life gathering will be held at a later date. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.joneswynn.com.
Read MoreCatherine Rozycke
Catherine Mary Rozycke, nee, Powell, age 96, anointed with the Blessed Jerusalem Olive Oil, passed peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, April 18, 2020. There will be no services, but the family asks that you light a candle and say a Hail Mary and an Our Father prayer in memory of Catherine.
Read MoreRichard Santanello
Richard “Dick” Santanello, 78, of Belleville, Ill., died Sunday, April 19, 2020, at Dammert Geriatric Center, Belleville, Ill. Private family services were held Thursday, April 23, 2020 at George Renner and Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, Ill. Burial was in Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, Ill. Memorials may be made to the Andrew Clarke Hall Memorial…
Read MoreDarlene Hubatchek
Darlene F. Hubatchek, 80, of New Athens, Ill., died at her home on Sunday, April 19, 2020, with her loving family at her side. Due to restrictions that are in place during the coronavirus outbreak, a private graveside service will be held. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. In…
Read MoreThomas Reis
Thomas P. “TR” Reis, 82, of Belleville, Ill., died Thursday, April 23, 2020, at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, Ill. Private graveside services will be held with burial at Smithton City Cemetery, Smithton, Ill. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.
Read MoreDonald Idecker
Donald Idecker, 78, of Hecker, Ill., peacefully left this world to be with Jesus on Wednesday, April 22, 2020. A celebration of life to be held for family and friends at a later date when COVID pandemic ends and we are able to hug again. In lieu of customary remembrances, donations may be made to…
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