Cynthia Givens of Richland County, IL is again planning a run against Representative Darren Bailey, gathering signatures to be the Democrat candidate on the ballot for November 2020, this time for the Senate seat representing the 55th District in … [Read More...]
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Marriage Licenses
April 2020 David Roy Veatch, Enfield and Melissa Dawn Browning, Enfield March 2020 David Michael Gunter, Valier, Ill. and Kramer Nealle Williams, Carmi February 2020 Keith Allen Respondek, Carrier Mills and Brandi Leigh … [Read More...]
Givens Has Until Monday to Get Name on Ballot to Oppose Rep. Darren Bailey in State Senate Race
Cynthia Givens of Richland County, IL is again planning a run against Representative Darren Bailey, gathering signatures to be the Democrat candidate on the ballot for November 2020, this time for the Senate seat representing the … [Read More...]
ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT APPOINTS HARTRICH AS AT-LARGE CIRCUIT JUDGE IN SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Justice Lloyd A. Karmeier and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced the appointment of Matthew Hartrich as an At-Large Circuit Judge in the Second Judicial Circuit. Mr. Hartrich is being appointed to fill the vacancy … [Read More...]
“FUEL UP FOR SUMMER FUN” Sack Lunch Program Kicks Off in Norris City
“Fuel Up For Summer Fun” is the free food lunch program for school children in the Norris City and Omaha areas during the summer months when school is not in session and the lunch program in the school system is not available. The … [Read More...]
Meanies Social Club Plants Two Trees Over Weekend at Reservoir
The Meanies Social Club embarked on a project last weekend to enhance Boyd Park at the Norris City reservoir by planting two trees that eventually will provide shade to the area. … [Read More...]
Omaha Trustee Resigns in March; Several Projects on May Agenda
Due to the state COVID19 shut down, the Omaha Village board held its first meeting in two months via teleconference on May 18 after the monthly board meeting was cancelled on May 11. Consequently, this meeting was termed a … [Read More...]
Obituaries
Ardella Martin, Norris City, Passes Away on Saturday
Ardella V. Martin, 88, resident of Norris City passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020 at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado. Ardella was … [Read More...]
Paul McIntosh, Arkansas, formerly of Enfield
Paul McIntosh, 62, Bruno, Arkansas, died Friday, February 14, 2020 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Lester Paul McIntosh was born … [Read More...]
William J. “Chub” Rubenacker, McLeansboro
William J. “Chub” Rubenacker, 75, of McLeansboro, IL, passed away December 5, 2019 at his home. Chub was born to William E. … [Read More...]
In Other News
Marriage Licenses
April 2020 David Roy Veatch, Enfield and Melissa Dawn Browning, Enfield March 2020 David Michael Gunter, Valier, Ill. and Kramer Nealle Williams, Carmi February 2020 Keith Allen Respondek, Carrier Mills and Brandi Leigh Rushing, … [Read More...]
Gov. Pritzker Statement on Passage of SB1863, Expanding Vote by Mail
Springfield, Ill. — Gov. Pritzker issued the following statement on the passage of Senate Bill 1863, ensuring all recent voters receive a vote by mail application for the November election. … [Read More...]
’76 Clovers Hold “Virtual” Meeting in May, Discuss Upcoming 4-H Fair Events
By Marlee Fuqua The May meeting for the ’76 Clovers 4-H club was held "virtually" on May 21, 2020. President Mallory Hobbs called the meeting to order at 3:33 p.m. Jalynn Phillips led the American Pledge and Kennedy Cook led the 4-H Pledge. … [Read More...]
Nancy J. Winter, CPA – 2021 Health Savings Contribution Limits
The Internal Revenue Service has announced new, higher contribution limits for health savings accounts for 2021. The limits are $3,600 for individual coverage, up from $3,550 for 2020, or $7,200 for family coverage, up from $7,100 for 2020. While the … [Read More...]
Charlie’s Voice – Politicians Under The Gun
By Charlie Melton I always try to understand people, even though I probably ain’t smart enough to really understand. Most of the time I don’t get politicians, because their behaviors don’t make sense. I had one of my famous, or infamous, … [Read More...]
Remembering Our History – Constitutional Law
By Ed Oliver The supreme law in the United States is the U. S. Constitution. Next in each state is the constitution of that state. Therefore the constitution of Illinois is the supreme law in Illinois secondary to the constitution of the United … [Read More...]
Givens Has Until Monday to Get Name on Ballot to Oppose Rep. Darren Bailey in State Senate Race
Cynthia Givens of Richland County, IL is again planning a run against Representative Darren Bailey, gathering signatures to be the Democrat candidate on the ballot for November 2020, this time for the Senate seat representing the 55th District in … [Read More...]
ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT APPOINTS HARTRICH AS AT-LARGE CIRCUIT JUDGE IN SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Justice Lloyd A. Karmeier and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced the appointment of Matthew Hartrich as an At-Large Circuit Judge in the Second Judicial Circuit. Mr. Hartrich is being appointed to fill the vacancy created when Judge David … [Read More...]
