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šŸŒ± Belleville lawyer tapped for key guardian role across four counties

Belleville, Illinois Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Belleville lawyer tapped for key guardian role across four counties
  • How an Edwardsville ace edged Belleville West for the SWC crown
  • How Bellevilleā€™s Caritas office plans to triple every donated dollar

Also on today's calendar: Christmas in July shopping with a Groundhog! and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that canā€™t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 91 and low of 73 degrees. šŸŒ¶ Hot!
  • Thursday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, temps: high: 89, low: 74.
  • Friday: Humid with a t-storm possible, with a high of 87 and low of 73 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

ā€¢ Recent state appointments to boards, commissions announced by governor (ibjonline.com) ā€” Belleville attorney Erin Conner, who runs The Conner Law Firm and serves on the Belleville Cemetery Board, has been appointed Public Administrator and Public Guardian for Bond, Clinton, St. Clair, and Washington counties. Her new role, pending Senate confirmation, will shape how local estates and guardianships are handled, while several other legal professionals statewide were reappointed to the Workersā€™ Compensation Commission.
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ā€¢ Edwardsville's Woods, Kannan share tennis honor after standout seasons (bnd.com) ā€” Edwardsville tennis standout Dia Kannan claimed the Southwestern Conference No. 1 singles title with a straightā€‘set win over Belleville West rival Annabelle Brunner, finishing 1ā€‘1 against her this season. Alongside senior Katie Woodsā€™ strong doubles run and college plans at nearby McKendree, their performances helped Edwardsville secure another conference and sectional championship in a highly competitive Metro East tennis scene.
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ā€¢ Caritas sets ambitious goal for Caritas Day (morningsentinel.com) ā€” Caritas Family Solutions, which operates a key office in Belleville, is gearing up for its fourth annual 24-hour Caritas Day of Giving July 30ā€“31, aiming to raise $138,000 for social services across Southern Illinois. Every donated dollar will be tripled by sponsors, supporting programs like foster care, behavioral health, youth emergency services, and housing stability that directly affect Metro East families.
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  • Eli contacted me!!!
    He came over on Monday and did a diagnostic on my car. Told I me I was low on transmission fluid. I told him I had recently had the transmissionā€¦ (Nextdoor Belleville Ward 3)
  • Looking to replace gutters to have leaf/debris covers on them or add to current gutter system in place.
    Could anyone post recommendations of a product or company that has good ratings and a fair price. Thanks (Nextdoor Maple Drive)
  • ServiceMaster Clean posted a job opening for Future Opening: Evening Cleaner Shiloh IL in Belleville. Apply here.
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