1-15-21 New guidance on indoor dining, vaccination plan, new virus strain, sports
Indoor dining allowed in Tier 1, but no regions there yet; Vaccine Phase 1B starting Jan. 25 By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker announced revisions to his COVID-19 mitigation tiers Friday that would allow earlier indoor dining, but no regions have thus far met the requirements. He also…
Read MoreObituary of Charles H. Hurford
Charles H. Hurford joined his wife Delcie in eternal life with our Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 10, 2020. He was born January 21, 1934 to Martha and Charles A. Hurford in Elizabethtown IL. He will be remembered for always being a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, and just over the moon for his…
Read MoreObituary of Mary “Imogene” Beavers
Mary “Imogene” Beavers, 95, of Boonville, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Woodmont Health Campus in Boonville. Imogene was born on August 20, 1925 in Cave-In-Rock, Illinois to the late Frank and Edna (Johnson) Scott. She will be remembered by family and friends on being a super pie and quilt maker. She…
Read MoreCriminal justice reform package will head to governor
Legislation revamps police certification, use of force and cash bail By RAYMON TRONCOSO Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Senate passed a criminal justice omnibus bill early Wednesday morning after a grueling 20 hours of politicking during Tuesday’s lame duck session. The House followed suit Wednesday morning, clearing the way for the…
Read MoreWilliam “Bud” W. Stokes
William “Bud” W. Stokes Jr., age 67, of Kankakee died Saturday, January 9, 2021 at his home. He was born February 9, 1953 in Anna, the son of William W. Sr. & Margaret (Freeland) Stokes. William is survived by his wife, Marita Stokes of Kankakee; daughters and two sons-in-law, Melissa (Kevin) Kruse of Kankakee, Shannon…
Read MoreObituary of Vernon “Bruzz” Shaw
Vernon “Bruzz” Shaw, 93, of Rosiclare, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 11, 2021 at Rosiclare Rehabilitation and Health Care. He was born on August 8, 1927, to Clarence and Murble Shaw. In 1947 he was married to Ruth Moore Shaw. To this union were born six children – Michael Shaw (Katie),…
Read MoreObituary of Larry Paul Flynn
Larry Paul Flynn, of Golconda, IL, born at Lightner Hospital in Harrisburg, IL, December 15, 1935, and left this earth after a tough fight to meet his Heavenly Father on Saturday, January 9, 2021, with his family at his side. Dad was the sixth of seven children, born to Clyde L. Flynn Sr., and Charlotte…
Read MoreObituary of Clark Roan
Clark Roan left this life to be with the Lord on Friday, January 8, 2021 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, IN. He was born on August 21, 1950 at Greenup, Illinois to William Harvey Roan and Florene Elizabeth (Glidewell) Roan. Clark learned at a very early age to be a very hard worker along with…
Read MoreAleta Lisa Navarro
Aleta Lisa Navarro, 55, of Rosiclare, IL died January 9, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, IN. She was a member of the Catholic Faith. Survivors include her spouse, Billy Smock of Rosiclare, IL; children, Justin and Samuel Smock both of Rosiclare, IL; brother, Tom Navarro of Chicago, IL; sister, Tricia Navarro of Chicago,…
Read MoreStanley Smith
Stanley Smith, 72, of Rosiclare, IL died Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, IN. He was a Veteran of the United States Army. Survivors include his children, John and Thomas Andrew Smith both of Rosiclare, IL; sister, Vonda Belt of Anna, IL; and eleven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by…
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