Senator McClure Passes Legislation to Educate Drivers about Hazardous Materials to Prevent Future Tragedies
The Illinois Senate has passed legislation in response to a deadly accident in the 54th Senate District involving a tanker carrying 7,500 gallons of anhydrous ammonia that killed 5 people and injured 11. State Senator Steve McClure (R-Springfield) filed the legislation at the request of Effingham County officials. The bill is designed to educate drivers about the dangers of hazardous materials that vehicles are transporting on Illinois roadways.“My hope is that drivers, especially younger drivers, will be educated on how deadly even minor crashes can be that involve...
Greene County ranks 79th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during January
Greene County residents paid $123,972 in sales taxes, ranking 79th in total sales taxes paid per county in January.
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The following parishes in the West Central Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.
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West Central Reporter area weekly mass times
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OPINION: The Justin Beaton Case: Fact vs Fiction in Media Reporting
In the age of digital media, sensational news stories can spread like wildfire. The Justin Beaton case is a prime example of how fact and fiction can become blurred in media reporting.
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West Central Reporter area weekly mass times
The following parishes in the West Central Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.
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West Central Reporter area weekly mass times
The following parishes in the West Central Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.
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West Central Reporter area weekly mass times
The following parishes in the West Central Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.
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Rep. Davidsmeyer Honors 2024 State Cheer Champions from Jacksonville Middle School!
State Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer celebrated the success of the Jacksonville Middle School Cheerleading Champions during their visit to the Illinois State Capitol this week. The team, led by Coach Emily Hudson, secured multiple prestigious titles in the 2024 cheerleading season.According to Rep. Davidsmeyer, "This is the third year in a row for the JMS Cheer Team to win the Illinois Cheerleading Coaches Association (ICCA) Championship!" The team's remarkable achievement demonstrates their dedication and skill in the competitive cheerleading arena.In addition to their ICCA...
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Rep. Davidsmeyer Welcomes Miss Illinois County Fair Queen, FFA State President, and Pittsfield FFA
The 2023-24 Miss Illinois County Fair Queen, Natalie Evans from Morgan County, was introduced to the Illinois House of Representatives in Springfield this week. Natalie is currently at Murray State University studying to be a veterinarian. Thaddeus Bergschneider, a member from the Franklin FFA Chapter, and also from Morgan County, is planning to attend college at the University of Illinois or Purdue University in the fall.The students from the Pittsfield FFA Chapter were welcomed by Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer to the Capitol and introduced to the House of Representatives....
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West Central Reporter area weekly mass times
The following parishes in the West Central Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.
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Test expectations: How many Virginia Community Unit School District 64 students failed to meet the ELA IAR expectations in 2021-22 school year?
In the 2021-22 school year, 53.9% of Virginia Community Unit School District 64 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.