Crowe collection aids Oasis Women s Center
Feb. 15, 2021
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ALTON State Sen. Rachelle Crowe, D-Glen Carbon, is hosting a hygiene product drive to aide the Oasis Women’s Center in Alton.
Donation items in high demand include African American hair products, deodorant and lotion. Other items sought include feminime hygiene products, toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant, shampoo and conditioner.
The products can be dropped off during February at Wood River City Hall, 111 N. Wood River Ave., Wood River; Bethalto Village Hall, 213 N. Prairie St., Bethalto; Boheme Boutique, 6120 Shoger Drive, Edwardsville; and White Birch Interiors & Home, 701 W. Delmar Ave., Alton.
Crowe will donate the collected items to the Oasis Women’s Center on March 1.
Crowe collecting valentines
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MARYVILLE – State Sen. Rachelle Crowe, D-Glen Carbon, is inviting people to donate valentines to be given out at local long-term care facilities.
“Whether the cards are bought in a store or made from paper and markers, many older residents could use an extra reminder that they are cared for,” Crowe said. “I encourage families, students, community members and anyone with artistic talent to send in a Valentine’s Day card to spread love to our older neighbors.”
Crowe’s office will collect Valentine’s Day cards through Wednesday, Feb. 10. Once all the cards have been collected, they will be delivered to various long-term care facilities in the community.
MAYOR’s COMMS SHUFFLE NOW URLACHER SEEKS RE-ELECTION TEACHER TALKS STALL, KIDS STILL HOME
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Lori Lightfoot’s communications office for nearly 18 months, is leaving, and
Kate LeFurgy, deputy director of the office, is stepping up.
“Kate has played a critical part in navigating our city through the enormous challenges of the last year,” Lightfoot said in a statement. “She is fiercely committed to our mission of building a transparent, responsive city government that reflects the experience and needs of our residents, and I’m thrilled to have her stepping into this leadership role.”
Crowe encourages Lincoln art submissions
Jan. 20, 2021
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MARYVILLE – State Sen. Rachelle Crowe, D-Glen Carbon, is encouraging K-12 students to create and submit artwork for the annual art contest sponsored by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and the Illinois State Board of Education. This year’s theme is “Art Surrounds Us.”
“Creating art is a great way for students to express themselves,” Crowe said. “The Metro East has many talented artists, and I hope students of all ages choose to participate in this statewide art contest.”
The contest includes four entry levels: grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12. A panel of judges selects a winner and three runners-up in each entry level.
Mayors oppose criminal justice reform bill
Ron DeBrock, ronald.debrock@thetelegraph.com
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Nine Riverbend mayors have issued a joint statement opposing House Bill 3653, a criminal justice reform bill.
In the opinion of the mayors, if Gov. J.B. Pritzer signs the bill it will have a devasting effect on the ability of police departments to keep communities safe while enforcing the law equally and fairly for all.
Madison County law enforcement officials on Wednesday urged lawmakers not to approve the bill. Just before noon Wednesday the Illinois House voted 60-50 to approve the bill. The passage came about seven hours after the Illinois Senate, at around 4 a.m. Wednesday, approved the bill 32-23.