•April 15, 2020•

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced today his office filed emergency rules extending expiration dates for driver’s licenses, identification (ID) cards, vehicle registrations and other transactions and document filings for at least 90 days after Driver Services facilities reopen. The previous extension was for 30 days.
“Extending expiration dates by at least 90 days after Driver Services facilities reopen is the right thing to do,” said White. “It will ensure driver’s licenses, ID cards and vehicle registrations remain valid during this pandemic and will help alleviate the rush of customers visiting facilities once they reopen.”
Following Governor Pritzker’s Stay-at-Home order, White closed Driver Services facilities to the public through April 30. While facilities are closed to the public, White is encouraging residents to go to www.cyberdriveillinois.com to take advantage of many online services – such as renewing vehicle registration stickers – from the comfort of their own home. People who conduct online transactions will further help to reduce the number of face-to-face transactions that will occur at Driver Services facilities once they reopen.
Some of these online services include:
· renewing a vehicle registration;
· applying for a vehicle title and registration;
· obtaining a duplicate driver’s license or ID card;
· obtaining a driving record abstract;
· renewing a standard driver’s license with the Safe Driver Renewal program.
“My commitment is to do everything we can to help protect the health and safety of our residents, while still providing services to the people of Illinois,” said White. “This will, and must, continue to be the guiding principle of our decision making.”

•April 15, 2020•

Lovington Village Board of Trustees met in regular session April 13 deciding to delay the annual June Fish Fry and Fireworks display..
At the regular March 9 meeting plans for the Lovington Community Club Fish Fry were set for Friday June 12 after community club members James Caudle and Carol Smith requested village participation.
Smith asked the village for use of Tom Conn Park for the fish fry.
The village was requested to participate in Fireworks funding.
On a motion by Pam Anklam seconded by Brenda Wood, April Daily, Gary Clem, and Dennis Garmon approved a $5000 donation toward the Fireworks display.
Village President Roger Walker reported the used Ford F450 truck Lovington is purchasing from the village of Atwood for $9000 is ready for delivery.
He noted the Lovington dump truck, pick up truck and Case tractor will then be put up for sale.
Building and grounds trustee Dennis Garmon inquired about the burned out property on East State street.
Walker reported condemnation procedure has started and will require 90 days, then the house can be removed.
Trustee Al Rennert reported tree removal was completed along the main line to the sewer plant and now brush removal is required to keep the lines clear. He moved Lester Mechling’s bid of $3,000 to remove brush along the sewer line be accepted with Garmon seconding. All trustees approved.
Trustee Anklam reported the 2020 Ford Explorer Police Unit has been delivered and is being equipped. Base cost of the new police vehicle is $33,875.
Parks and Special projects trustee Wood is seeking park board members. Members Nena Fridge and Kathy Thomas have resigned and Wood is looking for recommendations.