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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The Illinois governor on Friday proposed changes in state tax law that would save the state $500 million during a budget crisis. Democrat J.B. Pritzker also froze the start of...

Timothy James “TJ” Hughey, 37, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away January 8, 2021, at SSM Health Saint Mary’s Hospital in Centralia, Illinois. TJ was a member of Old Union Missionar...

Kameron Joseph Mayoral, age 24, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away at 5:54 A.M. on Thursday, January 7, 2021, at his home in Centralia, Illinois. Kameron was of the Christian faith. He was an avid fa...

Patsy (Beppler) Harriman, 67, of Mt. Vernon, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021 at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Patsy will be remembered as a loving individual. Her greatest acco...

Glenda J. Dobbs, 83, of Texico, Illinois, passed away at 5:20 pm January 7, 2021 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon, Illinois. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Me...

Donald Lee Kalahar, 77, of Woodlawn, Illinois, passed away at 5:35 pm January 7, 2021 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon, Illinois. Donald proudly served his country for the United ...

Eileen Jasper, 91, of Centralia passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side, Friday, January 8, 2021 at her home. Ms. Jasper graduated form Sandoval grade school and high school. She wor...

Janice Ann Warden, 83, was called home peacefully to the Lord on December 31, 2020, at the Lexington Health Care Center in Lombard, IL. She had a deep love and respect for all of the wonderful friends...

Bonnell Swagler, 99, of Shattuc, Il passed away at her home December 30, 2020. Bonnell married Edgar Swagler on August 22, 1942. They lived their entire life together at their home on the Swagler Farm...

Wilma Louise (Frey) Karcher, 89, passed away on January 7th, 2021 in Mount Vernon, Illinois. She was the fifth of seven children born to William S. and Louisa (Herzing) Frey. After completing grade sc...