Officials, advocates warn ICE targeting Cook County domestic violence courthouse
Civil immigration arrests in or near courthouses violate state, county laws By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois [email protected] CHICAGO — Elected officials and advocates for both domestic violence survivors and immigrant rights are warning of an uptick in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement presence around Cook County’s Domestic Violence Courthouse, in violation of both an…
Read MoreLake Land College seeking feedback on class scheduling
Lake Land College is seeking feedback from community members and prospective students to help design class schedules. Residents of the Lake Land College district are invited to complete a three-minute survey at https://www.SurveyMonkey.com/r/ProspStu26 to share the most optimal class times and formats for their schedule. Survey results will be used to help the College offer…
Read More‘Songs & Stories’ concert with David Zach to benefit Eden’s Glory
Tuscola, IL — Everyone is invited to an evening of music, storytelling, and purpose at “Songs & Stories with David Zach,” lead singer of the internationally known band Remedy Drive, on Sunday, May 3, at 6 p.m. at First Christian Church of Tuscola (100 E. Church St., Tuscola). During this event, David Zach will perform…
Read MoreRose visits Legacy of Love home, working to secure wage raise
By Marty Yeakel and Dave Allen On Wednesday, April 1, Senator Chapin Rose, who represents the Illinois 51st Senate District, and his Chief of Staff Landon Stenger, visited the Arthur Legacy of Love houses in Arthur. The first house visited, located on the corner of Beech and Second streets, opened up to four residents on May…
Read MoreArthur’s ‘Legacy of Love’ fundraiser April 10
By Marty Yeakel Hope you are planning on heading out to the Otto Center this Friday, April 10 from 4 to 8 p.m. for some food – bbq chicken, scalloped potatoes, green beans, cole slaw, bread, dessert (serving ends at 7 p.m.) – along with a bake sale, silent auction and live auction. The silent…
Read MoreArcola Eighth grade girls nip ALAH in track
By Mike Monahan Monday Arcola at ALAH Arcola results (top three individual and top two relays) Seventh grade boys team scores: 1. Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond 73, 2. Arcola 32 100: 2. Rigoberto Leal 13.9 110 hurdles: 2. Aiden Lugo 21.9 4×200: 2. Silas Fifield, Haden Hemingway, Connor Janes, Connor Swango 2:27.8 Sprint medley relay…
Read MoreVilla Grove boys and girls second; Arcola third in high school track meet
By Mike Monahan ARCOLA – The Villa Grove boys and girls track team earned second place in a triangular meet March 31, while Arcola was third. Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond won both the boys and girls. Jaden Reynolds, a Villa Grove junior, highlighted the boys portion by earning first in the 100 and 200 with…
Read MoreALAH, Neoga softball too much for Arcola
By Mike Monahan ARCOLA – Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond opened the Lincoln Prairie Conference season by scoring at least one run in all five innings in a 24-5 win over Arcola Monday at Kelly Moore Memorial Park. Arcola dropped a non-conference game to Neoga 14-1, another game in which the Lady Indians scored at least…
Read MoreBeever powers Conquering Riders through up-and-down stretch
Power at the plate and timely hitting highlighted a competitive stretch for the ACS softball team, which split a pair of games Saturday after earning a solid win to close out the week. The Conquering Riders opened the stretch with a 4-1 victory over Rantoul on Friday, riding a strong pitching performance and timely offense.…
Read MoreConquering Riders show fight in wild week of high-scoring action
It was a week of highs, lows, and relentless offense for the ACS varsity baseball team, highlighted by a near-impossible comeback and a dominant victory at the plate. The Conquering Riders nearly pulled off one of the most dramatic rallies of the season on Saturday, erasing much of a 12-run deficit before falling just short…
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