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Former IL Supreme Court Chief Justice Who Authored 1999 Controversial Adoption Case Passes Away

January 21, 2021 by Villagers Voice

Justice James D. Heiple, the author of the controversial 1999 “Baby Richard” adoption case ruling, passed away on January 18 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria from complications following a brain hemorrhage. He was 87. During his time on the Illinois Supreme Court, Justice Heiple authored 175 majority opinions, 98 dissents, 27 special concurrences and 18 partial concurrences/partial dissents.

“Justice Heiple had a long and distinguished career in the judiciary and legal community,” Chief Justice Anne M. Burke said. “He will forever be remembered for the ‘Baby Richard Case’ and the controversy that came during his time on the Supreme Court. Justice Heiple persevered through those hard times and the Court sends its condolences to his friends and family.” [Read more...]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: IL Supreme Court, Illinois

Dormer’s Passing Leaves Vacancy on Enfield Board

January 21, 2021 by Kathy Sands

By Clerk Debbie Stone and Kathy Sands, Editor

The passing of board member Mary Dormer on January 10, 2021 has left a vacancy on the Enfield Village board. Dormer’s term does not expire for another two years. The board is looking at finding a replacement at the February meeting to finish out her term and names need to be submitted. Mary was elected in 2003 and served the community for many years. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Front Page, News Tagged With: annexation, Enfield

LAND RECORDS REPORT JAN. 6-12

January 20, 2021 by Villagers Voice

Land Transfers

• Susan C. Wenzel to Eric McGarrh, Rachel Marie McGarrh, S:34 T:5 R:10 NE NW ¼ ¼ of the NW Quarter Part, $230,000, Warranty Deed [Read more...]

Filed Under: Courthouse, News Tagged With: land transfers, OIL AND GAS

Upcoming Events and Deadlines at Southeastern Illinois College

January 19, 2021 by Villagers Voice

Jan. 19, 1-2 p.m. – Advisement meeting for practical nursing applicants in room T217 on the Harrisburg campus. No appointment needed. Deadline for application and testing for the fall nursing programs is March 31. For more info about SIC's Nursing programs and additional dates, visit www.sic.edu/nursing,  email nursing@sic.edu or call 618-252-5400, ext. 2331. [Read more...]

Filed Under: News, Southeastern Illinois College News Tagged With: SIC

Regional Photographer Exhibit Opens Feb. 2 at SIC’s Hise Museum

January 19, 2021 by Villagers Voice

“Spider Lilly Battleford Creek” by photographer Jeff Jones of Harrisburg will be displayed during the Regional Photographer Exhibit that runs from Feb. 2 – May 15 at the Ella Elizabeth Hise Museum of Regional Art at SIC. Photo provided.

The Ella Elizabeth Hise Museum of Regional Art at Southeastern Illinois College will open the Regional Photographer Exhibit Tuesday, Feb. 2. This show will run through Friday, May. 14.  Artists from across the region have submitted works to be considered, and with 60 pieces included, this promises to be a dynamic exhibition. Subject matter includes portraits, wildlife and nature amongst many others. [Read more...]

Filed Under: News, Southeastern Illinois College News Tagged With: art show, Photography, SIC

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