News

Illinois 103 in Schuyler County to close June 3

The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that Illinois 103 between U.S. 24 and U.S. 67 in Schuyler County will close Monday, June 3.

The closure is necessary to remove and resurface more than seven miles of the road. Additional work for this $12 million project includes slope stabilization and guardrail replacement. The stabilization is needed just east of Sand Ridge Road to prevent further deterioration of the slope and to maintain the safety for motorists. With the new driving surface and other improvements, this will help increase the life of the road. Work is expected to be complete by the end of August.

State Fair renovations, repairs underway

Construction crews and Illinois State Fair staff are working hard to finish up renovations to the grounds as the countdown to the 2024 fair continues.

The Illinois State Fair hosts a plethora of construction projects, including phase two renovations to the Illinois State Fair Coliseum and restoration to the Multi-Purpose Arena.

Cass County Courthouse News

Cass County Courthouse News

Information as recorded at the Cass County Courthouse, Virginia.

Marriages

NONE

Divorces

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Property Transfers

Damian Zuniga, Abigail Perry, Abigail Perry Zuniga, Warranty Deed to Brianna L. Bucy for Lots 11 & 12 in Block 145 of Sch Comm Addn, Beardstown.

Wendy Yost, Eric Harbin, WD to Julio Villagomez Torrez, Araceli Martinez, WD for Block 14 of Sch Comm Addn, Beardstown.

Josefa Gonzalez, WD to Mario Munoz Gonzalez for Lot 7, Block 20 of Sch Comm Addn, Beardstown.

Lincoln Land Community College Springfield Campus

LLCC Open House to be held June 18

Prospective students interested in starting or restarting college or training for a new career are invited to visit Lincoln Land Community College for a campus open house 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18. The free event will be held at LLCC’s Springfield campus, 5250 Shepherd Rd., and at Outreach Centers in Jacksonville (32 N. Central Park Plaza), Litchfield (1 Lincoln Land Dr.) and Taylorville (800 S. Spresser).

Olivet Spring Dean’s List

Wade Long of Beardstown was listed on Olivet Nazarene University’s Spring Dean’s List.

To qualify for inclusion on the Dean’s List, a student must have been enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student and must have attained a semester grade point average of 3.50 or higher on a 4.00 grading scale.

Scouts BSA Troop 127 & Cub Scout Pack 127 assist VFW with Memorial Day service. Back row, pictured left to right: Cubmaster Phillip Hadden, Lucas Pherigo, Carsen Hammack, Scoutmaster Randy Pherigo. Front row: Nina Cortes, Bryce Mann, Carter Hammack, Layla Cortes. Photo submitted.

Local Scouts assist VFW with Memorial Day service

Scouts BSA Troop 127 & Cub Scout Pack 127 assist VFW with Memorial Day service. Back row, pictured left to right: Cubmaster Phillip Hadden, Lucas Pherigo, Carsen Hammack, Scoutmaster Randy Pherigo. Front row: Nina Cortes, Bryce Mann, Carter Hammack, Layla Cortes. Photo submitted.

Community Calendar

A Show & Tell Antique Farm and Car exhibit will be held beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 1 at the Bethel Church Park, 13068 Bethel Church Road, Arenzville. It’s located three miles south of Bluff Springs. There will be a free lunch served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Bread of Love

Bread of Love – June 3 – June 7

Monday -Fried chicken, fluffy potatoes & gravy, coleslaw, apricots, bread, milk

Tuesday - Hot ham & cheese on bun, baked beans, tomato salad, pineapple, milk

Wednesday -  Chicken-broccoli & rice casserole, peas, pears, dinner roll, milk

Thursday - Roast pork & gravy, boiled potatoes, red cabbage, apple crisp, bread, milk

Friday - Chicken salad, potato soup, pickeld beets, melon, bread, crackers, milk

Garfield, a tabby cat

Pet of the Week

Garfield is a handsome, two-year-old who loves his food. He is affectionate, rambunctious, but also calm. Due to being FIV positive, there is no adoption fee; we would just love to see him go into a great home and find his forever family! FIV is an immouno-suppressing virus. FIV typically spreads from cat to cat by bite wounds. FIV is not transmittable to other species, and cats with FIV typically live full, happy lives. This goofy boy, along with all other animals at SCHS will be spayed/neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated before adoption. You can meet Garfield and all pets at Schuyler County Humane Society, 17000 County Farm Road in Rushville. Visitor hours are Tuesdays from 4-7 p.m., Saturdays from 9 a.m.-noon, and Sundays from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. You can also make an appointment by calling (217) 322-2220. Applications are available online at https://schuylerhs.com/adopt/application/.

Virginia BBQ Logo 2024

57th annual Virginia BBQ

Friday, June 7th: 6:00 p.m. - Opening Ceremonies. 6:30 p.m. - Little Miss/Jr Miss/Queen Pageant | Aileana Rawlins Band (Following the Queen Pageant.) | Saturday June 8th: 8:30 a.m. CCHD Fun Run (Sign up from 7:45-8:15 a.m.)9:00 a.m. Baby Contest9:30 a.m. Parade Lineup (Starts on Illini St. Look for signs.)10:30 a.m. Parade