Illinois quick hits: Missing teen found in Arizona; Ferne Clyffe celebrates 75th anniversary
Missing Illinois teen found in Arizona
A Wisconsin man has been arrested after Phoenix, Arizona, police found a Canton, Illinois, teen who they said was abducted by the man.
The suspect in the kidnapping, Jack Daniels, had a warrant for child abduction in Fulton County. Canton police said 16-year-old Railyn Churchill disappeared Sept. 6.
Canton police said they worked with several agencies to find the child and the suspect, including the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office and the FBI.
Rolling Meadows man pleads guilty to tax fraud
A Rolling Meadows tax professional has admitted in federal court that he fraudulently obtained more than $1 million from more than 10 clients under the false pretense that the money would be sent to the IRS.
Adam Oliva, 43, has pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud and one count of preparing a false tax return. Prosecutors said Oliva used the money for personal expenses, including gambling, meals at restaurants, and retail purchases.
Ferne Clyffe celebrates 75th anniversary
Ferne Clyffe State Park will mark its 75th anniversary with a public celebration on Saturday, Sept. 21, at the park, which is on Illinois 37 about a mile south of Goreville and 12 miles south of Marion.
The park was named for the abundance of ferns that can be found at the site. Its rock formations make it a popular destination for climbers who can scale about 150 climbing routes across eight walls, a feature that’s not available at any other Illinois state park.
Ferne Clyffe is one of 61 state parks managed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
