Champaign County Sheriff Dustin Heuerman is inviting the public to attend a special Employee Recognition Ceremony honoring outstanding service and dedication within the Sheriff’s Office.
Use the Correct Form – Always file Form IL-1040-X to amend an individual income tax return.
Include Supporting Documents – If you are amending due to a federal adjustment, wait until the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) finalizes it, and include supporting proof with your amended return.
Provide a Clear Explanation – Use Step 11, Line D of Form IL-1040-X to clearly explain the reason for the amendment. Incomplete or unclear explanations may delay processing.
The Illinois Secretary of State’s office will have staff to answer questions about obtaining a commercial driver’s license for positions that require one. The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs also will be available to provide guidance on programs and services for qualified veterans. While a limited amount of laptops will be requires, attendees are required to bring their own.
One nearby resident, who lives four units down from the affected apartments and requested to remain anonymous, described the scene: “As soon as we saw flames shooting out of the windows, we grabbed our dog and our hamster, and what we could with the other hand and went outside in case the fire was going to spread to our unit. Thankfully, it didn’t, but it was scary for a while.”
The program begins on June 9, and is expected to help about 200 households. Resources allocated for utility assistance during the COVIID pandemic have not been sustained post pandemic by the federal government, causing the RPC to exhaust its funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in early May. With Summer 2025, the RPC administers a Summer Cooling program to support low-income households in Champaign County.
Poultry flock owners, managers, and veterinarians should report any unusual findings in domestic poultry, such as increase in mortality, decrease in water consumption, decrease in egg production, or respiratory signs, including coughing and sneezing, immediately to IDOA at 217-782-4944 or the United States Department of Agriculture at 866-536-7593
Tickets are now on sale for $10 and can be purchased at go.illinois.edu/GW and at the following Monticello businesses: Boka Shoppe, The Brown Bag Deli, Hartfield Book Company, Monticello Mercantile, Out of the Blue Polish Pottery, Prairie Fire Glass, 3Ravens and 3R2 coffee, and the Piatt County Extension Office.
In celebration of Pride Month, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is highlighting a range of initiatives designed to improve health outcomes and expand access to care for the state’s LGBTQIA+ community.
Land of Lincoln Goodwill Industries is bringing wedding dreams within reach as it hosts a special Bridal Gown Show at its Champaign location on Saturday, June 7, and Sunday, June 8, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at 912 W. Anthony Dr.
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) has issued an air quality advisory as smoke from Canadian wildfires has entered Illinois, with conditions expected to worsen through Friday evening and linger into Saturday.