The Illinois Society for Healthcare Marketing and Public Relations (ISHMPR) honored marketing, public relations, and communications professionals from across the state at its 2023 Fall Conference and Pinnacle Awards held at Eagle Ridge Resort in Galena October 26 – 27, 2023.
An investigation into the burning of an abandoned building in Chandlerville has resulted in the removal of two fire department employees and the resignation of the mayor.
Former Chandlerville Mayor Tim Richard resigned his position at 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 17 as the result of the Illinois Environment Protection Agency (IEPA) investigation regarding the burning without the proper permits. The burn was conducted on Wednesday, October 11.
Arenzville: October 31 - Town Trick or Treat, 6:00-8:00 p.m. | Ashland: October 29 - Halloween Parade lineup starts at 3:00 p.m. and will go from Editor Street to the Fire House followed by Trunk or Treat on Yates Street in front of City Hall.
There will be no co-op between A-C Central and PORTA for scholastic bowl. A-C and PORTA co-op in athletics, but the board voted down a motion to extend the co-op to scholastic bowl. The teacher in charge of scholastic bowl, Jennifer Guillou, said A-C could only field a junior varsity team and PORTA could only field a varsity team this year. She said she was worried A-C’s JV players would be unable to compete with other varsity teams and the students would lose interest. The board members voting against the motion were President Todd Jokisch and Trustees Deb Petefish, Jason Smith, and Dan Cuba.
Jennifer Burns, 54, Beardstown, was cited Oct. 10 for operating an uninsured motor vehicle, expired registration and failure to obey stop sign. Jesus Montoya-Rubalcava, 68, Beardstown, was cited Oct. 12 for failure to yield on private property.
Information as recorded at the Cass County Courthouse, Virginia. Marriages: NONE Divorces: June Conner from Francis Ater.Property Transfers Nancy L. Maurer, Quit Claim Deed to Carrie L. Erickson for Lands in Section 24 for T18R11.
The Souper Friday fundraiser benefitting Catholic Charities St. John’s Breadline will be serving up fresh soups to go. These made-from-scratch soups will be available on Friday, November 3rd at the Catholic Pastoral Center circle driveway, 1615 W. Washington Street, Springfield, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., or until sold out.
Chicken noodle soup, steak and vegetable, and chili will be offered. The suggested donation is $5 for 32 oz. of soup. All proceeds will benefit the St. John’s Breadline.
Beardstown Tiger Athletic Club (TAC) will hold a Trivia Night beginning at 7:30 p.m., November 3rd at the El Pueblito Restaurant, 112 East 2nd Street, Beardstown.There will be a fee of $100 per team with a maximum of 10 people per team. This also includes chips, salsa and cheese bar. Soft drinks will be available for purchase. If adult beverages are preferred, they must bring them. Social Hour will start at 7:00 p.m.
The AADM (All About Dance & More) Airborne Team attended an USTA Invitational meet at Alwood High School in Woodhull, on Oct. 22nd. This meet was an open invitational meet hosting eight clubs.
There were 32 athletes from the Airborne team that competed in 96 events total on tumbling, trampoline, and double mini. 66% of these athletes placed in the top three in their events, the team claimed 1st place overall in the team finals, and 110 event scores earned a 9.0 or higher in scoring (out of a 10).
Monday - Baked spaghetti with meat sauce, garden salad, breadstick, mandarin oranges, milk. Tuesday - Chicken salad, toss salad with French dressing, potato soup, bread, crackers, fresh orange, milk