Frank D. Lawson Sr.
Frank D. Lawson, Sr., 81, of Rosiclare, IL, died Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, IN. He was a Marine Corps Veteran and attended First Baptist Church of Elizabethtown, IL. Survivors include his children, Frank Lawson, Jr. of Howell, Michigan, Jerry Lawson of Leslie, Michigan, and Tonya Hanson of Rosiclare, IL; sisters,…
Read MoreElections Board warns that races could be undecided for days
Mail-in ballots postmarked by Tuesday will be accepted if they arrive by Nov. 17 By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois Although nearly 3.6 million Illinoisans had already voted by Monday morning, according to the Illinois State Board of Elections, nearly 2.3 million ballots are still to be cast if the state is to match the…
Read MoreKenneth “Doc” Wilburn Cowsert
Kenneth “Doc” Wilburn Cowsert died Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at his home in Carpentersville, IL. He was born in Hardin County November 18, 1928, the son of Toby and Bessie Cowsert. He is survived by daughters, Joy Livingston, Michelle Cowsert, Chrissy Gentis; son, Ken Cowsert; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death…
Read MoreWhat to know about the graduated tax amendment
A look at the amendment language, proposed rates, and arguments for and against By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois [email protected] One of the major questions Illinois voters will answer on Nov. 3 will be on the ballot statewide – whether to amend the state’s constitution to allow for a graduated rate income tax. Strictly speaking,…
Read MoreElection officials urge voters to turn in mail ballots now
In Illinois nearly 2.8 million ballots cast; More than 900k mail ballots not yet returned By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – Heading into the final weekend before Election Day, Illinois voters continue to set records for advance voting, and election officials are urging anyone who has not yet turned in their mail…
Read MoreChange Your Clock, Test and Inspect Your Smoke Alarms; Set clocks back 1 hour Sunday, Nov. 1, 2:00 a.m.
Daylight saving time a reminder to test, check expiration and change batteries in smoke alarms or replace broken alarms Springfield, Ill- The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) reminds Illinoisans to test, check expirations dates and replace the batteries in their smoke alarms as daylight saving time ends this weekend and they turn their…
Read MoreGov. Pritzker, IDPH Announce Winter Safety Guidelines for Recreational Sports Amid Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic
Updated Guidance Reflects Risks Associated with High-Contact Indoor Sports as Second Wave of Pandemic Spreads Throughout State CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and IDPH announced updated guidance for youth and adult recreational sports, including, but not limited to, school-based sports, travel clubs, private leagues and clubs, recreational leagues and centers, and park district sports programs. Collegiate sports…
Read MoreObituary of Janet Myrick Conger
Janet Myrick Conger, age 78, passed away, with her daughters at her bedside, at her Phoeniz, AZ home on Thursday, October 8, 2020. Janet was the second daughter born to Barney Glenn and Martha Myrick. She was born in Livingston County, KY, on November 27, 1941. Janet was united in marriage to Norman Conger on…
Read MoreObituary of Sarah J. Tanner
Sarah Jane Tanner, age 95, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 22, 2020 in the comfort of her own home in Des Moines, IA. She is formerly from Harrisburg, IL. Sarah was born April 28, 1925 in Elizabethtown, Illinois to George and Loretta (Briggs) Edwards. Sarah worked as a C.N.A. during her working years. Sarah…
Read MoreHardin County Cougars place 4th in SIJHSAA State Championship
By Heather Rash Hardin County Independent The Hardin County Jr. High Cougars baseball team ended its season on October 13, 2020, playing the Albion Lions in Pinckneyville. Both teams were strong on the mound, but the Lions were just a little stronger at the plate, defeating the Cougars by one run with a final score…
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