•April 5, 2023•
Marking the beginning of National Donate Life Month, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias unveiled the state’s organ and tissue donation campaign encouraging Illinoisans to “Join Together” and “Change Someone’s Story” by becoming organ and tissue donors.
“Some 4,000 Illinois residents are in need of a transplant, including many whose lives hang in the balance waiting for the availability of a suitable organ,” said Secretary Giannoulias. “April highlights the importance of how someone’s decision, to take less than one minute to sign up, will save lives and why it’s so important to get more people to register as donors.” Read More
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Sullivan Quad Meet Results from March 28
•April 5, 2023•
The Sullivan Girls and Boys Track teams competed in the Sullivan Quad Meet on Tuesday, March 28. The girls team came in third overall with 62 points overtaking Effingham (St. Anthony) who had 58. Coming in first was Cerro Gordo with 75 points and Tuscola in second with 69 points. The boys team came in first with 104 points, followed by Tuscola in second with 93 points, Effingham (St. Anthony) with 53 and Cerro Gordo with 19 points.
In girls shot put Sullivan’s Ruby Haegen came in third with 9.09 m throw. Zoe Conlin came in ninth with a 7.29 m throw, Gabrielle Penberthy came in tenth with 7.07 m, Shanice Brant with a throw of 5.91 m took thirteenth and Kya Allen with 5.34 m in 16th place.
In the girls discus throw Ruby Haegen came in third with a 23.97 m throw. Claire Welch placed sixth with 19.51 m and Shanice Brant at 16.43 m throws. Zoe Conlin came in 12th with 10.27 m throw. Read More
Senate Passes Bill Protecting ‘Child Influencers’
Minors featured in commercial vlogs would have to be compensated
•April 5, 2023•
By Peter Hancock
Capitol News Illinois
phancock @ capitolnewsillinois.com
The Illinois Senate unanimously passed a bill Wednesday that gives financial protection to children whose parents make money posting videos of them on social media.
Those children are known as “influencers” because the videos, known as vlogs, are intended to generate interest in things like products and services or social and fashion trends. Vlogs that get enough views on platforms like YouTube, Facebook and TikTok can generate substantial revenue through things like advertising, partnerships with the platform or subscription fees. Read More
Tax Filing Deadline is April 18
•April 5, 2023•
The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is reminding taxpayers that the upcoming deadline for filing 2022 state individual income tax returns is Tuesday, April 18, 2023.
“We encourage those taxpayers who have not yet filed to do so soon and file electronically with direct deposit to ensure the most efficient processing and issuance of any refunds,” said IDOR Director David Harris. “Taxpayers may file electronic returns for free by using our recently enhanced online account management program MyTax Illinois and electronic filing is also available through third party software or with most tax preparers.” Read More
Facts for Families: Ten Suggestions for Improved Positivity and Well-Being
•April 5, 2023•
By Cheri Burcham
Family Life Educator
Our lives are bombarded with negativity, stress and countless threats to our emotional well-being. New research in neuroscience and positive psychology show that when we experience happiness and positivity, it turns on all the learning centers in the brain and fuels positive outcomes in all aspects of our lives. Also, research shows that more happiness and positivity cause us to be three times more creative, 23% less fatigued and 31% more productive in life.
Based on research that was reviewed and presented by Dr. David Schramm of Utah State University, here are ten ways to become happier and more positive, and I think you’ll be surprised at how easy they are to do:
· Give thanks or practice gratitude Read More
Obituaries 4-5-2023: Ruth Vallicelli
Ruth Vallicelli
Ruth Leone Vallicelli, 103, of Urbana, formerly of Sullivan, passed away at 3:11 p.m., Saturday, April 1, 2023, in her home. Read More
Obituaries 4-5-2023: Jackie Owens
Jackie Owens
Jackie Lee Owens, 87, of Windsor, passed away at 10:25 a.m., Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana. Read More
Obituaries 4-5-2023: Donald Carnes
Donald Carnes
Donald Ray Carnes, 92, of Sullivan, passed away at 11:05 p.m., Monday, March 27, 2023, at Green Gardens Assisted Living Memory Care in Sullivan. Read More
Obituaries 4-5-2023: Benton Armer
Benton Armer
Benton C. Armer, 82, of Sullivan, passed away at 3 a.m., Sunday April 2, 2023, in his residence. Read More
Stepping to the Beat of a Different Drummer on the Road Less Traveled
•April 5, 2023•
by Sarah Hudson Pierce
Columnist
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 1 in 68 children has an autism spectrum disorder, a 30% increase over its 2012 estimate of 1 in 88 children.
If it is true that some of our greatest thinkers, including Thomas Edison and Albert Einstein had autism then maybe we better reexamine our attitudes toward those who are born with this disorder.
I especially enjoyed watching episodes of the ABC show, The Good Doctor, starring Doctor Shaun Murphy, who gave us a glimpse into autistic behavior. Read More