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Okaw Valley Homecoming Court

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The 2025 Okaw Valley Homecoming Dance will be held on Saturday, October 18th, in the OVHS gym from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., with coordination prior to the dance at 6:45 p.m.

The 2025 Homecoming Court: Front - Freshman Attendant Jonnie Hart, Junior Attendant Sophia Tice, Queen Candidates Kate Stauder, Aubree McBride, Ava Harshman, and Reese Bruns, and Sophomore Attendant Ellie Fitzgerald. Back - Freshman Attendant Jonathan Cazel, Junior Attendant Kwame Calhoun, King Candidates Braden Montgomery, Brady McQuilling, Wyatt Hildebrandt, Tucker Montgomery, and Sophomore Attendant Cole Holthaus.

DCFS reminds caregivers of the ABCs of safe sleep for infants

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•October 15, 2025•

October is Infant Safe Sleep Awareness Month, and the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is reminding parents and caregivers of three steps they can take to create a safe sleep environment for infants in their care. It’s as simple as ABC - infants should always be placed to sleep ALONE, on their BACKS, and in a safe CRIB.

Unsafe sleep practices are a leading cause of death for infants across the United States, with 126 Illinois infants losing their lives before their first birthday in 2024. These tragic, and often preventable, deaths frequently stemmed from accidental suffocation due to infants being placed to sleep somewhere other than a crib or bassinet; sharing an adult bed; or sleeping with soft bedding or other items in the crib.

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Veterans Day Art and Writing Contest

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•October 15, 2025•

The Sullivan American Legion Auxiliary Unit #68 announced its third Veterans Day Art and Writing Contest. The deadline for entries is October 17th. The contest is open to all 5th through 12th-grade students in Sullivan public schools and homeschools, and area students who are members of the Sullivan American Legion’s Junior Auxiliary or Sons of the American Legion.

The contest focuses on honoring the men and women who have served in the United States’ military forces during war and peacetime. Anyone who has served in the American armed forces (from the Revolutionary War and on) may be the focus of submissions; however, entries may only focus on those whose service has been completed through discharge or death (no one currently serving may be the focus of any entry). 

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‘Glimmer Night’ shines again on October 25

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•October 15, 2025•

The 4th annual Glimmer Night will be held on October 25 at Building 1225 in Sullivan. This unforgettable evening is designed especially for local adults with developmental delays - a true prom night experience filled with joy, celebration, and community.

From the moment guests arrive, they are treated like royalty. Each attendee receives a crown or tiara and a personal introduction before stepping onto the red carpet in dazzling suits and elegant gowns. A professional photo backdrop captures the magic of the evening, ensuring everyone leaves with a keepsake from their special night.

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IDNR issues reminders for 2025-2026 archery deer season

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•October 15, 2025•

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is reminding hunters of key dates, regulations, and safety practices for the upcoming archery deer hunting season.

Illinois’ statewide archery deer season opened Oct. 1. In counties with a firearm deer season and west of Illinois 47 in Kane County, archery hunting will be open for three periods:

• Oct. 1 through Nov. 20

• Nov. 24 through Dec. 3

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Obituaries 10-15-2025: Richard Day

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Richard Day

Richard “Rich” Brian Day

Born July 10, 1950

Completed his journey on October 7, 2025, at 1:21 p.m., at home, with his wife, daughter, and a dear friend at his side

Richard “Rich” Day loved three things most: his family, honest work, and the open road. He was born and raised in Arthur, Illinois, learned early that your word matters, and carried that lesson all his life. He valued accountability, hard work, determination, and the stubborn spirit to never give up. He held those values to his last day.

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