Concerns remain after Chicago officials unveil plan for slowing robbery spree | Illinois
(The Center Square) – With robberies up by nearly 30% across the city compared to just 24 months ago, Chicago Ald. Chris Taliaferro said he wishes Mayor Brandon Johnson’s new plan for restoring law and order focused more on beefing up manpower across the police department. “We’re down over 2,000 police officers and how can you […]
Scott Air Force Base’s 375th Logistics Readiness Squadron Port Dawgs provide assistance in humanitarian aid efforts in Honduras
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Gabriel Vidana, 375th Logistics Readiness Squadron aerial transportation technician, is seen here loading cargo into a KC-46A Pegasus on Scott Air Force Base, Illinois on February 7, 2024. The Denton program works with military assets and humanitarian agencies to provide essential supplies to regions experiencing need or crisis. (U.S. Air […]
Low election turnout has some eying ranked choice voting for 2028 | Illinois
(The Center Square) – Voter turnout in last month’s presidential primary election was the lowest in 52 years. Some argue changing to ranked choice voting could increase participation. Others worry it will confuse voters. The Illinois State Board of Elections released their official canvas of the 2024 presidential primary and found 19% voter turnout. That’s […]
Article Display: Scott Air Force Base eWAPS Testing Site
SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. — The Scott Air Force Base Scott Education and Training Center will officially become an electronic Weighted Airman Promotion System testing site on February 15, 2024. Starting with the CY24 E6 promotion cycle, Airmen participating in the 2024 technical sergeant promotion cycles will be the first to utilize the […]
Pritzker’s proposal to address worst underfunded state pensions in US dissected | Illinois
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s plan to address Illinois’ pension woes was the subject of a House hearing Thursday. Pritzker is proposing the state increase its statutory funding ratio goal for its pension funds to 100% by fiscal year 2048. The current goal was established by former Gov. Jim Edgar and the Illinois General Assembly in […]
Madelyn A. Timmermann | Moss Funeral Home
Madelyn Ann Timmermann, nee Prediger, age 84, of Breese, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Breese Nursing Home. She was born November 25, 1939 in Belleville, a daughter of the late Ralph and Ethel, nee Parker, Prediger. Madelyn married Ralph Timmermann on June 7, 1958 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Granite […]
Commander of the 18th Air Force visits Scott Air Force Base
U.S. Air Force Capt. Matthew Bolton, 375th Detachment X small Unmanned Aircraft System program manager, briefs Maj. Gen. Corey Martin, 18th Air Force commander, about the capabilities and innovation of sUAS tactics during a Wing Readiness Day on Scott AFB, Illinois, Feb. 22, 2024. Martin toured Scott AFB to learn how its Airmen practice combat […]
Illinois quick hits: Rivian announces more layoffs; man charged for trafficking Masters merchandise | Illinois
Rivian announces more layoffs Rivian has announced more companywide layoffs. According to company officials, the layoffs will affect an additional 1% of the electric vehicle manufacturer’s workforce. The latest layoffs are in addition to the job cuts announced in February when Rivian said it was reducing its salaried workforce by 10%. The company said none […]
Louie E. Koerkenmeier | Moss Funeral Home
Louie E. Koerkenmeier, age 57, of Beckemeyer, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese. He was born September 18, 1966 in Breese, a son of the late Charles “Charley” and Jeanette, nee Ribbing, Koerkenmeier. Louie is survived by his wife, LaDonna Koerkenmeier, nee Stroud-Johnston, of Beckemeyer, whom he […]
‘Rehearsing Home Station and Deployed Readiness at Scott Air Force Base: Combat Cardinal 2024’
Published March 19, 2024 By Airman 1st Class Tyler A. P. Moody 375th Air Mobility Command SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. — Airmen from the 375th Air Mobility Wing demonstrated their readiness skills during a combined mobility and mission assurance exercise called “Combat Cardinal,” which took place March 7 – 15. Combat Cardinal […]