Illinois Quick Hits: IDPH accountability officer fired | Illinois

(The Center Square) – The former chief grant accountability officer for the Illinois Department of Public Health is being held accountable for working a private job on the taxpayer dime. The Illinois Office of Executive Inspector General’s latest newsletter highlights the case against IDPH Chief Accountability Officer Vena Nelson failing to disclose outside employment and […]
Daniel J. “Dan” Nicklin | Moss Funeral Home

Daniel J. “Dan” Nicklin, age 76, of Aviston, passed away Friday, January 9, 2026, at home surrounded by his family. He was born March 24, 1949, in Streator, Illinois, a son of the late Raymond and Anne (nee Galick) Nicklin. Dan married Mary Nicklin (nee Biroschik) on August 9, 1969, at St. Stephens Catholic […]
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Found – Jolliff Bridge Rd, near Sand Ridge Rd. Male Heeler mix. Very friendly. C…

Found – Jolliff Bridge Rd, near Sand Ridge Rd. Male Heeler mix. Very friendly. Contact Clinton County Animal Control (618)594-4483 Clinton County Animal Control
Found – Jolliff Bride Rd, south of Hwy 50. Male mixed breed. Very friendly, acco…

Found – Jolliff Bride Rd, south of Hwy 50. Male mixed breed. Very friendly, according to finder says he loves kids and cats. Not Microchipped. Contact Clinton County Animal Control (618)594-4483 Clinton County Animal Control