December 2024

IML Releases Volume 9 of the Illinois Municipal Policy Journal

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Municipal League (IML), in partnership with the University of Illinois Springfield, has released Volume 9 of the Illinois Municipal Policy Journal. The academic journal addresses critical issues Illinois and its municipalities are facing.   This volume of the Journal includes articles that address municipal fiscal distress, the role of pandemic relief funding, burnout among emergency […]

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Nine days remain in Rep. Friess’ Christmas Toy Drive!

RED BUD – State Representative David Friess’ Christmas Toy Drive is now in full swing and it continues until December 18th. Your generosity in previous years has brought joy to countless children in our community. “You can create Christmas magic in the life of a child in need this Christmas season!” Rep. Friess said. “Every

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Smith Statement on Reappointment as Ways & Means Chairman for 119th Congress

WASHINGTON – Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (Mo.) issued the following statement after being reappointed by the Republican Steering Committee to continue serving as Committee Chairman for the 119th Congress:   “We have before us a tremendous opportunity and a responsibility to deliver for working families and small businesses across America who are crying

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Richard Paul Weber

Richard Paul Weber, 79, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Monday, December 9, 2024 at Independence Care Center of Perry County.   He was born June 14, 1945 in Frohna, MO to Paul Henry and Emma S.H. (Richter) Weber.   He and Margaret Ann (Kaempfe) Weber were married on October 5, 1968 at Salem Lutheran Church

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Jerry T. Davis

A funeral will be held Thursday, December 12, 2024 for 87-year-old Jerry T. Davis of Perryville, Missouri who peacefully passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 31, 1937 in Perryville, MO to Ray Murry and Myrtle Ada (Heinbokel) Davis who both preceded him in

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Jeannette Mulholland

A funeral will be held Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 for 92-year-old Jeanette Mulholland of Apache Junction, Arizona who completed her journey of 92 years on November 29, 2024.. She was born March 7, 1932 to James and Nola Turner who both preceded her in death. She is survived by four children: Robert “Bob” (Nancy) Brown

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