25 Years Ago This Week

Derek Elder of Sullivan became the first Eagle Scout in Illinois elected governor during the Eagle Scout Citizenship Day program in Springfield. Elder, a member of Sullivan Troop 39, was one of three Eagle Scouts chosen to represent the Lincoln Trails Council, Boy Scouts of America at the annual event. As a result of his election as governor, he followed Gov. Jim Edgar through his daily routine.
A one pound, 13 ounce red beefsteak mushroom had been found in Moultrie County by Lulu Belle Morris of Sullivan.     Login or Subscribe to read the rest of this story.