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RiverBender Blog: I Tried a Local Woman's Sunset Ritual

2 years 1 month ago
ALTON - After learning about a local woman’s ritual of watching the sunset, I had to try it for myself. Jennifer Sillivan goes outside, takes off her shoes and grounds herself in the earth every night as the sun goes down. When we spoke, she told me that it was a peaceful experience, a chance to connect with herself and nature after a busy day. Well, who doesn’t need that? I was completely on board. So last night, I loaded up my lawn chair and trekked out to the abandoned bank near Alton Square Mall, where Sillivan usually sits. One thing to know about me: I am not a super organized person. (If you’re reading this, RiverBender owner John Hentrich, please stop reading right now. I’m telling on myself.) My desk is a mess. My purse is full of old wrappers. My planner is illegible, but hey, I can read it just fine. It’s chaos, but it’s a chaos I understand. All of that is to say that I didn’t check the weather beforehand. We’ve been under

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State Representative Amy Elik Announces Re-Election Campaign

2 years 1 month ago
GODFREY - Today, State Representative Amy Elik announced she is seeking re-election for the 111th State Legislative District. Elik, a Certified Public Accountant first elected in 2020 and overwhelmingly re-elected in 2022, has quickly established herself as a fiscal watchdog in the General Assembly. She serves as the House Republican deputy budgeteer, pushing for a common sense, balanced budget and lower overall tax burden on working families, seniors and job creators. “Families throughout the Metro East are struggling to afford mortgages, gas, groceries, and childcare. In Springfield, I am fighting to lower taxes and make Illinois a safer and more affordable place to live,” said Elik. “Extreme democrats continue to try to force their agenda on us, but I am standing strong for life and the Second Amendment.” In her short time in the legislature, Representative Elik has distinguished herself as a well-respected leader who will work with anyone to pass policies

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