Abuse of any type is a despicable thing no matter who it is directed towards, but a local child abuse advocate wishes more light would be shed towards the children of society who face this unfortunate reality every day.
Executive Director of the Children's Advocacy Center in DeWitt, Livingston and McLean Counties, Judy Brucker, says the coverage of the Harvey Weinstein is most certainly warranted but questions why media coverage isn't as caught up in things that happen to children, especially at a high profile level.
In analyzing the way these stories come out and the victims come forward, Brucker finds a lot of similarities between children and adults.
According to Brucker, the reason kids and adults do not come out with the things they are experiencing is a pretty simple one. She feels if they disclose the things happening to them, it will hurt people around them and even change their immediate situation.
Brucker feels people need to stop putting each other pedestals and realize anyone can abuse any other person, which can be things sometimes hard to do and hard to believe.
Last week, lawmakers and lobbyists in Springfield signed a letter with claims of sexual harassment in Springfield. 
TEMPERATURES ARE BEGINNING TO DROP BUT HARVEST CONTINUES AS WE HEAR IN THE WEEKLY CROP REPORT. 
Trick or Treat hours for October 31:
Trick or treating in Clinton will take place Tuesday from 5 to 8 pm and local authorities hope everyone has a safe and fun evening.
Thanks to the addition of the 3D mammography at Warner Hospital and Health Services in Clinton, the traffic for the service has doubled.
Many hands make light work and that is the theme for a group of parents who care about the teachers and students of the Clinton School district.
Lincoln High School is exploring stepping into relatively uncharted waters for a school district.
Adding an FFA program in 2018-19 school year is the goal for a local school district.
The IHSA’s biggest night of the year coming up this weekend and a game’s not even being played. 
Also at the Tuesday night Board of Education meeting:
You'll soon be able to enjoy an alcoholic beverage while taking in a move in Clinton.
A DeWitt County non-profit is finding a huge and positive response to a new cooperative program they rolled out earlier this fall.
A former student from Brazil that came to Clinton as a foreign exchange student through Rotary International returned this week.
A Piatt County school district is continuing their investigation of the future of their district's facilities and that process continues tonight.
The warmer weather this fall is playing into the hands of boaters. 
The annual fire truck parade is this week in Clinton..webp)
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The second tenant is set to move in this week at the DCRA's Magill Hotel in downtown Clinton.
The Scovill Zoo in Decatur will close their doors for the season this week.
It's National 4-H Week and local students are discussing its impact on them.
After another failed healthcare push, the U.S. House is now turning their focus to tax reform, and GOP members have unveiled their framework for how the new tax code may look. .webp)
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Robert Pakidis, Boy Scout Troop 142 from Clinton, will be sponsoring a fundraiser breakfast as
To purchase tickets in advance, you may call 217-201-8622. They will also be available at the 
The annual Apple and Pork Festival is helping youth across central Illinois.
Email clintonotterscoach@gmail.com to get more information on the program or stop by the Clinton YMCA at 417 South Alexander Street in Clinton. You can also call 217-935-8307. 
The continued development of Two Doors Down Brew Pub in Clinton is underway.
