People always ask Dixie Nann Griffith, daughter of the late, beloved actor Andy Griffith, whether her father was like Sheriff Andy Taylor. While the actor was an icon to millions for his role as Mayberryâs wise and gentle sheriff, to longtime Denver resident Dixie Nann Griffith, âhe was just my dad,â she said repeatedly Friday. Andy Griffith died Tuesday at the age of 86 at his home in Manteo, N.C.
Illinois automatically allows a one-month grace period to renew license stickers, but anyone who didnât receive a reminder for expiring October 2015 registration â and didnât renew their plates â probably owes a late fee in addition to the annual registration fee.
The budget stalemate in Springfield has forced Illinoisâ Secretary of State to suspend mailing vehicle registration renewal notices to vehicle owners. Hundreds of thousands of Illinois license plates expired at midnight Dec. 1 â but many vehicle owners likely did not receive a notice in the mail. Thatâs because on Oct. 28, Illinois Secretary of State Jesse Whiteâs office suspended mailing annual notices to vehicle owners reminding them of their registration renewal obligations.