Schumer backs bill to withhold senators’ pay during government shutdowns
WATCH: Ex-rep sues Pritzker, Illinois over race-based congressional map | Illinois
(The Center Square) – Illinois’ congressional district map is being challenged over what some argue are unconstitutional racial requirements for districts. A former Republican state representative sued Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the State Board of Elections late last week. Jeanne Ives, a former representative of the state’s 42nd district, brought the case backed by J. […]
Sandy S. Rakers | Moss Funeral Home
Sandy S. Rakers (nee Scott), age 64, of Carlyle, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2026, at SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital. She was born June 12, 1961, in Belleville, a daughter of the late Glenn and Lucille (nee Gebke) Scott. Sandy was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Steven “Choggie” Rakers, whom […]
Kevin Warsh clears key Senate hurdle on path to Federal Reserve chair
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