Severin Statement on Governor’s Pre-Special Session Speech

June 21, 2017 By Leave a Comment

MARION, IL –  State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) made the following statement on the Governor’s speech tonight.

“I echo the Governor’s call for unity in both chambers as we enter the special session starting tomorrow. It has been far too long since Illinois has had a balanced budget and we are all hurting because of it. A fully balanced budget with reforms to help grow the economy is what Illinois needs. As legislators, we owe it to the people we serve to come together in a bipartisan manner to work through the budget impasse. It is going to take 71 votes to get a budget through the House, which means both sides will need the other’s help in overcoming this crisis.”

Filed Under: Breaking News, Franklin Co. News, State News

Another Fatal Crash on I-57

June 21, 2017 By Leave a Comment

by Steve Dunford

ANNA, IL-  Several media sources are reporting a fatal accident at the 32.5 mile marker on Interstate 57.  This happened around 3:00 a.m. this morning.

Both directions of 57 are closed this morning.  Southbound is closed at the Goreville blacktop (Exit 40) and Northbound is closed at Route 146 (Exit 30)

We will update if more information as it becomes available.

Filed Under: Breaking News, State News

Harrisburg clerk stands her ground, says no to robber

June 20, 2017 By Leave a Comment

http://www.dailyregister.com/article/20170620/news/170629976/

HARRISBURG, IL –  I am going to take a different approach to this link.  Harrisburg has been experiencing a lot of crime.  Since the close proximity to the east side of the county, I have been sharing things.

Sloan Street Market, Harrisburg. (From the store’s Facebook page.)

The link above is to a story from Travis DeNeal of the Harrisburg Register.  Yesterday afternoon, there was an attempted robbery at the Sloan Street Market in Harrisburg.

A brave store clerk by the name of Mildred told the attempted thief no when he told her to open the cash register.  She told someone in the store to call 911 and he left.

Kudos to Mildred for standing her ground.   This reminded me of some Franklin County folklore I would like to share.

This is about Edgar Johnston, who used to own Edgar and Amy’s north of Benton on Route 37.  This happened in the late 70’s.

I got to know him when my dad pastored Rescue Church when I was a kid.  On his 8oth birthday he challenged every kid in the church to a foot race doing around a fifty yard dash.  He would give anyone $20 that beat him.  A few challenged him and he did not have to pay up.

He had a young kid that attempted to rob him one time.  He tried swiping a straw hat, sunglasses, a Carhart jacket and some goodies.

Edgar met him at the door.  He said son are you going to pay for them.  The robber said what are you going to do about it.  Edgar hauled off and punched him and  knocked him cold.

The next move was he called the police.  State Trooper Don “Frog” Eubanks heard it on his radio.  He was on the scene in two minutes.

When the kid came to, he wanted to press charges on Edgar.  Don said OK, but you will have to admit getting whipped by an 80 year old man.  He did not press charges, and went on his way with a shiner.

Like Edgar, Mildred stood her ground.  I believe the Lord was looking after her yesterday.

 

 

 

 

Filed Under: Benton News, Breaking News, Franklin Co. News, Slider, State News

What’s in a naming right? State fair foundation awaits legal opinion

June 20, 2017 By Leave a Comment

http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170617/whats-in-naming-right-state-fair-foundation-awaits-legal-opinion

SPRINGFIELD, IL-  (Tim Landis, Springfield Journal Register.  Please click on the link for the full story.  Here is an excerpt below.)

State fair naming rights in Iowa and Oklahoma have often been cited as potential models for the Illinois State Fair, though the question remains whether a private foundation for fairs in Springfield and Du Quoin has that authority.

Discussions continue with potential sponsors — including for the iconic Coliseum in Springfield that’s been closed by safety concerns since October — while attorneys for the Illinois Fairgrounds Foundation explore the legal issue.

“We’re waiting on an opinion out of the governor’s legal office,” said John Slayton, chairman of the foundation board.

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State Police: Don’t break car windows to rescue hot dogs

June 18, 2017 By Leave a Comment

https://www.ilnews.org/news/statewide/state-police-don-t-break-car-windows-to-rescue-hot/article_7176afd8-514b-11e7-8152-a7a9710e10db.html?utm_medium=social

(Benjamin Yount, Illinois News Newtork.  Please click on the link above for the full story.  Here is an excerpt.)

Illinois State Police says do not take matters in your own hands when you see a pet trapped in a car. Call law enforcement immediately. (Shuttercock photo)

You hear the warning every summer, don’t leave your dog in a hot car. But the Illinois State Police have a new warning about trying to rescue those hot dogs: don’t break into a car to save it.

Illinois State Police Master Sergeant Jason Bradley said this is the time of years when people get very concerned about animals left inside cars.

Bradley said leaving a dog in a hot car can be a crime. But it is absolutely a crime for someone to break a car’s window, regardless of why.

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One dead, two ‘armed and dangerous’ men at large in fatal Harrisburg shooting

June 17, 2017 By Leave a Comment

http://www.dailyregister.com/news/20170616/one-dead-two-armed-and-dangerous-men-at-large-in-fatal-harrisburg-shooting

HARRISBURG, IL – (Travis DeNeal – Harrisburg Register.  Please click on the link above for the full story.  Here is an excerpt below.)

A Harrisburg man is dead and Harrisburg police are looking for two “armed and dangerous” suspects, after a Friday morning shooting in the 1400 block of South Granger Street.

According to sources close to the investigation, the dead man has been identified as Aaron Gregory. As word spread Friday morning, friends posted their condolences on his Facebook page.

The two men wanted in connection with the shooting have been identified by the same source as Xzavier Burnell Gibbs, 19, of 612 S. Jackson St. and Jarred R. Crawford, 30, of 314 N. Land St. – who already were the subject of a manhunt for more than a week, over a aggravated battery warrant.

Filed Under: Breaking News, Slider, State News, Thompsonville News

Powerball, Mega Millions may be victims of Illinois budget impasse, lottery officials say

June 16, 2017 By Leave a Comment

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-illinois-lottery-powerball-megamillions-met-20170615-story.html

CHICAGO, IL – (Matthew Walberg and Angie Leventus Logus, Chicago Tribune.  Click the link above to read the full story and accompanying video.  Here is an excerpt below.

Lottery players will not be able to purchase Powerball or Mega Millions tickets in Illinois after the end of this month unless the ongoing state budget impasse is resolved, lottery officials said Thursday.

Lottery spokesman Jason Schaumburg said Powerball would be suspended after the June 28 drawing, and Mega Millions would be suspended after the June 30 drawing if a budget deal isn’t reached.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Murder in Harrisburg

June 16, 2017 By Leave a Comment

HARRISBURG, IL-  Several media sources are reporting a murder this morning in the 1400 block of Granger street in Harrisburg.

The two suspects are at large at this time.  They are considered armed and dangerous.

Further information will be passed on as it becomes available.

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Severin on Gov. Rauner’s special session proclimation

June 16, 2017 By Leave a Comment

MARION, IL–  Today Governor Rauner issued a special session proclamation, ordering the Illinois General Assembly to return to Springfield to work on the budget impasse. State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) issued the following statement on the Governor’s decision.

“I applaud Governor Rauner for taking the initiative to call a special session and bring the General Assembly back to Springfield.” Severin said, “We adjourned at the end of May into a supposed ‘continuous session,’ and have been waiting to be called back into session by Speaker Madigan. The House has yet to meet since May 31st. This is an important action taken by the Governor, because there are only 17 days left in this fiscal year and we are running out of time. I look forward to getting back to work and bring Illinois a truly balanced budget with reforms to grow our economy.”

The special session will begin Wednesday June 21st and go through the end of June. Both chambers will be meeting every day until a balanced budget is passed.

Filed Under: Franklin Co. News, Slider, State News

IDOT Shutting down construction projects if no budget is passed

June 16, 2017 By Leave a Comment

https://capitolfax.com/2017/06/15/idot-to-shut-down-road-work-on-july-1-if-no-budget-is-passed/

SPRINGFIELD, IL-  (Rich Miller, Capitol Fax.  Please click on link above to read the full story.  Here is an excerpt)

Roadwork projects across Illinois could be on the chopping block as the state’s historic budget impasse continues.

The Illinois Department of Transportation will shut down roadwork statewide if lawmakers don’t pass a budget by the end of the month, officials announced Wednesday.

“Due to the General Assembly’s refusal to pass a balanced budget, the Illinois Department of Transportation loses its ability to pay contractors starting July 1,” IDOT communications director Guy Tridgell said in an email

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