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Dove/youth dove hunting lottery begins

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•June 3, 2026•

The Illinois first dove hunting lottery is June 1st through June 30th and is statewide. Dove permits are free for the first five days of the lottery. View information about the first dove and youth dove hunting lotteries online at https://dnr.illinois.gov/hunting/dove/onlinepermitapplication.html. Don’t forget to report your federal dove band online at https://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/BBL/Bander_portal/login/reportband.php if you harvest a banded bird. Your cooperation on reporting band numbers gives biologists a wealth of information useful in managing the resources to provide hunters with maximum recreational opportunities while protecting dove populations.

MISS: June events

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•June 3, 2026•

The Mid-Illinois Senior Center is located at 113 E. Jefferson Street in Sullivan. The Peace Meal Senior Nutrition program lunch is served weekdays (except holidays) at 11:30 a.m. Call (217) 728-8521 for more information on the events below or the Peace Meal.

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June ‘Peace Meal’ menu for MISS

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•June 3, 2026•

4th: Mushroom-crusted chicken, hash brown casserole, California blend veggies, and berry fluff.

5th: Loaded taco Salad, stewed tomatoes, roasted corn and black beans, side salad, and whole grain chips.

8th: Pork tenderloin and bun, baked beans, corn, and cinnamon applesauce.

9th: Orange chicken meatballs, Midori veggies, cauliflower, poppyseed slaw, and brown rice.

10th: Goulash, basil carrots, broccoli, peaches, and bread.

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Dash and Bash for St. Jude’s

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•June 3, 2026•

On Friday, June 12th, and Saturday, June 13th, Sullivan’s 12th annual “Dash and Bash” events will be held at the Sullivan American Legion. With great food, live music, and family-friendly events, this promises to be a fun event for all. Better yet, all proceeds raised will be donated to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. Last year, $32,338 was donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The calendar of events for this year’s event is as follows:

Friday, June 12th: 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Raffle auction; 5:00 p.m.-Softball tournament, and at 6:00 p.m., the Duck Derby will be held at Wyman Lake, with cash prizes for the first three ducks to cross. Need not be present to win.

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Letter to the Editor

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•June 3, 2026•

Dear Editor:

In agriculture, we often pride ourselves on resilience. Farmers work through long hours, rising costs, severe weather, uncertain markets, and other circumstances outside their control. But the pressures facing agriculture today are unlike anything we have seen in 40 years.

Across Illinois, farmers are navigating financial uncertainty and the mental strain that comes with an increasingly unpredictable industry. These challenges do not stay in the field or the barn. They follow farmers home, impacting stress levels, family relationships, and mental health.

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Arthur ‘Freedom Celebration’ parade: entries accepted

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•June 3, 2026•

Entries are now being accepted for the 2026 Arthur Freedom Celebration Parade, scheduled for Saturday, June 27th, in Arthur. Individuals, organizations, churches, businesses, clubs, and community groups interested in participating in the parade are asked to contact Stephanie Wierman at (217) 620-7460 to request an entry form.

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Iacobazzi state runner up after photo finish

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•June 3, 2026•

by E. Scott England

Johnny Iacobazzi has had an amazing running career at Sullivan High School. The speedy senior has found his way to the podium in both solo events and relays at the state track meet. School records have been toppled. But this year he was chasing the 1600m state title. 

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MC Clerk Qualls: Notary fraud alert

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•June 3, 2026•

Moultrie County Clerk Linda Qualls has implemented a Notary Fraud Alert for documents being recorded in her office. Notary Fraud happens when someone forges your signature, misuses your seal, or notarizes documents illegally, often without your knowledge. Notary fraud and other closely related identity scams are on the rise, with significant surges in mortgage, deed, and seller impersonation frauds. Fraudsters are increasingly using artificial intelligence to forge credentials and are hijacking legitimate notaries’ identities. 

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IL spring turkey hunters: harvest record 

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•June 3, 2026•

Illinois hunters harvested a preliminary record total of 20,821 wild turkeys during the 2026 spring turkey season, surpassing the previous record of 18,189 birds harvested in 2025. The top counties for turkey harvest during the 2026 season were Jefferson and Jo Daviess counties, tied with 646 birds harvested; followed by Marion, 530; Pike, 525; and Wayne, 464. This year, hunters purchased 94,704 permits compared to 89,580 last year. This year’s total included a record youth spring turkey season harvest of 2,326 birds compared to 2,099 birds in 2025. 

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SBD Summer Steam strong finish

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•June 3, 2026•

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The Sullivan Blue Dolphins kicked off their long course season in Terre Haute at the 2026 Summer Steam Meet with a strong performance. The SBD earned a second-place team finish and crowned four high-point swimmers: Tinley Eads in the 10 and under division, Addy Hendry in the 13–14 division, Nathan Rafferty in the Boys 15 and over division, and Cadence Schmohe in the Girls 15 and over division. The Blue Dolphins now turn their focus to the Capitol City Classic in Springfield as they continue their summer season.