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Sullivan’s First United Methodist Easter Egg preparation

News Progress Posted on March 18, 2026 by webmasterMarch 18, 2026


•March 18, 2026•

Photo by DM Williamee

The Divas of Deliciousness are hard at work again, preparing custom-ordered and delightfully delicious confectionery Easter Eggs, as they have done for over twenty years. Funds raised from the sales of these delights is donated by the church to several local groups, including DOVE, CEFS food pantry, Sullivan’s Habitat for Humanity, the Sullivan Area Ministerial Association, Mary’s Weekend Food Bags, Kali’s Closet (high school), and overdue lunch accounts (high school), as well as the Cunningham Children’s Home in Urbana and Lessie Bates Neighborhood House in East St. Louis. The hard work of the hands that prepare these confectionaries benefit locals twice; first, in savoring the delicious confectioneries, and secondly, by providing vital financial support to local causes that give back to the local community, as well as adjacent programs. 

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IL State Museum seeks volunteer judges 

News Progress Posted on March 18, 2026 by webmasterMarch 18, 2026


•March 18, 2026•

The Illinois State Museum (ISM) is seeking volunteer judges for the 2026 Illinois History Day state contest, where students from across Illinois present research projects on historical topics. Judges play a vital role in evaluating student work and helping determine which projects advance to the national competition. This year’s state contests will take place at the Crowne Plaza Springfield on Monday, April 27th, for the senior division and Monday, May 4th, for juniors.

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Oglesby Mansion hosts Open House Sunday

News Progress Posted on March 18, 2026 by webmasterMarch 18, 2026


•March 18, 2026•

The Governor Richard J. Oglesby Mansion and Museum, located at 421 West William Street (Decatur), will be hosting an Open House on Sunday, March 29th (2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.). Tourists are encouraged to take pictures inside the home. Tours are hosted by volunteer docents, current and past members of the board of directors of the mansion. Suggested donation of $5 per adult and $2 per child. All donations go to maintain the contents of the museum. 

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Figures of speech

News Progress Posted on March 18, 2026 by webmasterMarch 18, 2026


•March 18, 2026•

by DM Williamee

Figures of speech have names, with some comical-sounding (oxymoron and assonance, for example). Many recall learning the parts of speech in school. Recently, I was speaking with someone about modern education, and we were reminiscing about our middle school days of learning parts of speech using ‘Mad Libs’ and finding that most youth in today’s world will never know the joy of creating a short story about how we used a purple spoon to drive a skateboard to a lake to jump rope with Elvis. (Bring back the Mad Libs!) Figures of speech can be just as fun, with many types, and each serving a unique role in speech. Below are some of the more common and their meaning.

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Lake Land College to host welding competition March 26

News Progress Posted on March 18, 2026 by webmasterMarch 18, 2026


•March 18, 2026•

Lake Land College is hosting its first-ever welding competition for area high school students on Thursday, March 26th, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. During the event, participating students will compete against each other in the Lake Land College welding lab, showcasing their skills and putting their proficiency to the test by completing multi-position welds. 

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New Medicaid rules going into effect in 2027

News Progress Posted on March 18, 2026 by webmasterMarch 18, 2026


•March 18, 2026•

by DM Williamee

New Medicaid rules arising from the hotly debated, often criticized H.R. 1 (the 2025 federal budget reconciliation law) require that beginning January 1st, 2027, the majority of adults aged 19 to 64 who receive Medicaid also work or participate in ‘community engagement activities’ such as paid work, volunteering with a non-profit, enrollment in higher education or trade schools, and approved forms of training for at least 80 hours per month to maintain coverage. 

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Energy assistance foundation taking bill payment applications 

News Progress Posted on March 18, 2026 by webmasterMarch 18, 2026


•March 18, 2026•

The Energy Assistance Foundation, through its Warm Neighbors Cool Friends (WNCF) program, partners with CEFS Economic Opportunity to provide energy bill payment assistance to eligible Ameren Illinois customers in Christian, Clay, Effingham, Fayette, Montgomery, Moultrie, and Shelby counties. In December 2025, Ameren Illinois contributed an additional $2 million to support Illinois households in 2026—ensuring more families can keep the lights on, stay warm in the winter, and cool in the summer. Through this program, eligible households may receive up to $500 in assistance during the heating season, and up to $400 during the cooling season.

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Illinois Extension offers diabetes classes 

News Progress Posted on March 18, 2026 by webmasterMarch 18, 2026


•March 18, 2026•

Diabetes is on the rise, but it can be a very manageable illness. If you or someone you care for has diabetes or is pre-diabetic, why not learn how to more effectively “take charge” and live an active and fulfilling life? Take Charge of Your Diabetes is designed to teach those with diabetes tools and techniques to help them become better health managers. Classes will be offered on Wednesday afternoons starting April 1st through May 6th from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. Classes will be held at the Moultrie County Health Department at 202 South Main in Sullivan. 

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Schlabach Farms joins the American Angus Assn.

News Progress Posted on March 18, 2026 by webmasterMarch 18, 2026


•March 18, 2026•

Schlabach Farms LLC, Sullivan, is a new member of the American Angus Association®, reports Mark McCully, CEO of the national breed organization headquartered in Saint Joseph, Missouri. The American Angus Association, with more than 21,000 active adult and junior members, is the largest beef breed association in the world. Its computerized records include detailed information on over 21 million registered Angus.

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Lovington Grade School honor roll

News Progress Posted on March 18, 2026 by webmasterMarch 18, 2026


•March 18, 2026•

Lovington Grade School recently released their 3rd quarter Honor Roll, recognizing the following students for their strong performance in core subjects, good attendance, and positive behavior:

6th grade High Honors: Brentley Carnahan, Autumn Mason, and Morgan Mitchell. 6th grade Honors: Ivy Everen, Colton Harris, Annabelle Hetzel, and Cody Vancil.

7th grade High Honors: Camden Casteel, Alenna Ingram, and Mariah Plank. 7th grade Honors: Micah Burket, Jamison Helmuth, Jasleyn Helmuth, Kayla Peters, and Sofia Williams.

8th-grade High Honors: Jace Burnett, Jacoby Burnett, Jaleb Burnett, Jianna Burnett, Elijiah Fowler, and Gabrielle Hutchcraft. 8th grade Honors: Lilly Ayer, Elijah Burket, Roxanne Clark, Nevaeh Helmuth, Maranda Pratt, and Mariah Pratt.

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OVHS 2026 Prom Court



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Front row: (L to R) Katelin Livingston, Reese Bruns, Aubree McBride, and Ava Harshman. Back Row: (L to R) Brady McQuilling, Ames Drollinger, Tucker Montgomery, and Wyatt Hildebrandt. This year’s Prom will be held on April 25th, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Mt. Zion Convention Center.


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