(Pictured L to R: Danny Hecht, SBL Vice President of Practice Management Brooke Zerrusen, Gene Zerrusen, SBL Foundation Director Amy Card, Anthony Hecht, Heath Estes, Jim Hecht, Lori Worman and […]
Author: Greg Sapp
The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement today announced nearly $120 million in fiscal year 2026 abandoned mine land reclamation fee-based grants for eligible states and tribes. This is critical funding that will […]
Leona died on Friday, February 6
By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary A new report suggests Illinois could be on the hook for plugging and cleaning up thousands of inactive and abandoned oil […]
Roy died on Saturday, February 7
Clara G. Short age 90, of Newton, Illinois passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Carle Richland Memorial Long Term Care. Funeral services celebrating Clara’s life will be held at […]
Stephen “Steve” Ben Shafer, 78, passed away at 9:28 pm on Thursday February 5, 2026, at Willow Breeze Hospice House in Mattoon. Per Steve’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded […]