East Central Reporter

Honoring the Sacrifice of Lt. Jared Southworth

By commemorating this stretch of road in Oakland, we strive to forever recognize and honor Lt. Jared Southworth’s service to our town and our country.

"We want Jared’s family to know that we will not forget his heroism and sacrifice."

Jared lived a life of duty, honor, and country. He took on challenges that even in the military few soldiers do. Earning a Ranger Tab is among the toughest tests. Patrolling in Afghanistan in 2009 took the utmost courage.

Jared leaves behind an example for all of us in his striving to be the best in his field and his dedication to the mission. His duty as a soldier is among the highest callings in society. For it is the soldier who fought for our independence, freed the slaves, drove the Nazis from power, and destroys those who terrorize the defenseless.

"Jared served with honor. I ask that we honor him in return."

Do not let this sign become part of the landscape that our eyes pass over after having seen it so many times. Rather, like a beautiful view you look forward to seeing, make this sign commemorating Lt. Southworth’s sacrifice a landmark you look for and, in doing so, pause and are reminded that freedom is often defended with the lives of our fellow citizens from small towns like Oakland.

We hope that generations in the future will see this sign and ask who Lt Southworth was, know of Jared's service, and be inspired by his service on the streets of Oakland and in faraway lands.

"Jared will not be forgotten."

IL Rep. Chris Miller on Driver’s Licenses for Illegal Aliens & Gas Tax Increase

LISTEN HERE

Former President Trump has been impeached, arrested, convicted, and shot. He’s still standing and he’s still fighting for America.

WE’RE BROKE, Governor!

J.B. Pritzker has signed legislation requiring state taxpayers to pay off $10 million in medical debt for up to 300,000 Illinoisans. Pritzker also signed into law Senate Bill 2933 making medical debt ineligible to be included on a credit report.

None of it makes any sense and won’t help a single person drowning in debt.

Piling on to his ideas, Pritzker signed another bill (HB 5395) including proposals designed to restrict methods insurance companies use to reduce healthcare patients receive.

The reality is that the law will make Illinois the first state to ban prior authorization for inpatient adult and children’s mental health care; it will cost Illinois taxpayers an extra $30 million annually, raise insurance premiums for working families, and deliver more free healthcare to illegal immigrants.

Democrats Deepen Their Pockets While They Sneakily Weasel In Bills

House Bill 4488 recently carried by State Representative Maurice West (D-Chicago), allows political parties to funnel unlimited campaign dollars into candidates’ war chests; West also supported election bill SB 2412 changing rules for slating candidates filling vacancies (designed against Republicans).

HB 4488 was initially intended to establish CHRON’S AND COLITIS AWARENESS WEEK while SB 2412 originally promoted CHILD WELFARE before being altered by Democrats.

Deception remains prevalent among Illinois Democrats according to critics who argue they master such tactics well.

In parallel news stories:

- Illinois Democrats vote themselves substantial salaries.

- Governor Pritzker's administration faced legal challenges over ballot access laws ruled unconstitutional by lower courts.

- House Bill 4867 may soon enshrine abortion as a 'human right,' targeting employers/pregnancy resource centers after similar efforts were blocked previously.

IRS statistics show from 2019-2022 Illinois lost $35 billion adjusted gross income due migration illustrating ongoing socio-economic challenges under current governance highlighting low-income/minority community impacts per critics' analysis.

George Washington’s Cherries Unearthed At Mt Vernon

29 intact glass bottles packed with preserved cherries/berries found at George Washington's Mount Vernon plantation storage pits dating back centuries.

Here is a map showing new boundaries within District: [District Map Link]

Contact Office:

1113 Lincoln Ave Charleston

Open Mon-Fri | Phone:2175084108