State Representatives Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) and State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R-Effingham) have heard from dozens of constituents over the past week about the inability to access the state’s unemployment services. … [Read More...]
Feature Story
Marriage Licenses
March 2020 David Michael Gunter, Valier, Ill. and Kramer Nealle Williams, Carmi February 2020 Keith Allen Respondek, Carrier Mills and Brandi Leigh Rushing, Shawneetown Gary Frank Arndt, McLeansboro and Mary Heather Tate, … [Read More...]
Nancy J. Winter, CPA – Highlights of the CARES Act
On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) was signed into law. This legislation is aimed at providing relief for individuals and businesses that have been negatively impacted by … [Read More...]
Public Health Officials Announce 937 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) yesterday announced 937 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 26 additional deaths. … [Read More...]
Gov. Pritzker Announces Extension of Stay at Home Order, Suspension of On-Site Learning in Schools Through April
Chicago – Building on the state’s efforts to flatten the curve of new COVID-19 cases in Illinois and following careful consultation with experts in Illinois and across the nation, Governor JB Pritzker announced that he will sign a … [Read More...]
Perceived Threat at Walmart on Monday Turns Out Not to Be One
Walmart shoppers on Monday were filming people on their cell phones as they left the Carmi Walmart on Monday. It was reported that management was clearing the store in response to a possible threat. Law enforcement was on site and … [Read More...]
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Announces Help for Consumers Struggling to Make Payments on their Debts Due to the COVID-19 Crisis and Guidance for its Regulated Financial Sectors
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation today announced a series of actions to ensure the protection of Illinoisans in many areas of consumer borrowing, servicing, and collections. The Department … [Read More...]
Obituaries
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...]
Donald Dwight “Buck” Clark, McLeansboro
Donald Dwight “Buck” Clark, 88, of McLeansboro, Ill., passed away at 6:10 a.m. Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at Heritage Woods of … [Read More...]
