Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White's office is reminding the public that the extension on driver's license and state ID expiration dates ends soon. Drivers were given more time to get their licenses renewed during the pandemic, but that extension is coming to an end on December 1st. Secretary of State Spokesperson Harry Haupt says they have tried to alert people about their options. For more information and to see if your local driver's services facility takes appointments, visit the website: ilsos.gov Edwards County Circuit Judge Michael J. Valentine rejected a defense request to reduce the bond on an Altamont man accused of attempted murder in Edwards County. Sean Adam Curtiss, 42 had petitioned the court to have his bond reduced from the $1 million the court set on September 16. After rejecting the motion for reduction in bond, Judge Valentine confirmed a trial date of December 6 and a final pretrial date of November 22. Curtiss has been formally charged with att