•March 22, 2023•
Lake Land College will celebrate with graduates during a Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 12, 2023 at 6 p.m. in the Field House.
“We are thrilled to celebrate with our graduates and recognize their many accomplishments at this year’s Commencement Ceremony,” Lake Land College President Josh Bullock said. Read More
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Tax Cuts on the Table if State Revenues Continue to Exceed Expectations
•March 22, 2023•
By Jerry Nowicki
Capitol News Illinois
jnowicki @ capitolnewsillinois.com
With two months to go before the legislature adjourns and current-year revenues continuing to smash expectations, Gov. JB Pritzker said he and legislative leaders are considering tax cuts.
His comments came one week after the legislature’s nonpartisan Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability, or COGFA, increased its revenue estimates by about $1 billion for the current and upcoming budget years combined.
“I would like to see – as we feel comfortable with these new revenues coming in and their stability; and I think we’re seeing a few years in a row now of the stability of that revenue – that we should be talking about whether there are tax cuts that we can implement,” he said at an unrelated news conference at a Springfield community college. Read More
Green Creek Drone Company Offers Leading Technology in Agriculture
•March 22, 2023•
The Equity and WebAir LLC are partnering in a new business. Green Creek Drone Company is focused on making cutting edge drone sprayer technology available to corn, soybean, and wheat producers across the Midwest. This technology allows producers to “Take Control” of aerial applications made to their crops. Green Creek Drone Company will also be working closely with The Equity’s Agronomy Department providing custom application of fungicides in select areas through the first growing season. Tony Weber who has years of experience with drone applications will be leading the team as General Manager. Read More
IL State Fire Marshal Awards $1.5 Million in Grants
•March 22, 2023•
The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) has announced the recipients of the 2023 Small Equipment Grant Program. A total of $1.5 million was awarded to 64 fire departments/districts and EMS providers across the state. The program was established to provide grants of up to $26,000 each for the purchase of small firefighting and ambulance equipment.
Lovington Community Ambulance is a recipient of a grant in the amount of $26,000.
This program is an innovative approach to a problem that has long caused difficulties for fire departments and not-for profit ambulance services in Illinois, particularly those that have hardships in generating the necessary revenue for small equipment. The purpose is to allow eligible applicants the opportunity to purchase small equipment that they may otherwise not be able to purchase. The OSFM received 296 applications, requesting around $4.5 million in funding for this grant period. Read More
How to Make Edible Spheres
Photo by Crystal Reed
How to Make Edible Spheres
Abagail Dean uses a dropper to make boba at Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library on Friday, March 17. The edible spheres are often used in bubble tea or other drinks and contain juice inside. For the purposes of the program participants used lemonade and fruit punch.
“Safeguarding Tomorrow” Low-Interest Loans Available to Illinois Communities
•March 22, 2023•
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced the formation of the new Safeguarding Tomorrow Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Program to help with hazardous mitigation projects at the local level. While funding for this program has not yet been authorized for Illinois, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) needs to document program interest among our communities in order to be considered for the grant. Read More
Obituaries 3-22-2023: David Pantier
David Pantier
David E. “Dave” Pantier, 75, of Hammond, passed away suddenly Monday morning, March 20, 2023 at Decatur Memorial Hospital inDecatur, Ill. Read More
Moultrie County Republicans Lincoln Day Dinner
Photo by Crystal Reed
Moultrie County Republicans Lincoln Day Dinner
The Moultrie County Republicans held their Lincoln Day Dinner on Saturday, March 18 at the Sullivan American Legion. The event included a live auction, 50/50, gun raffle, dinner and speakers. This year’s keynote speaker was Darren Bailey (pictured above). Other speakers included Shane Bouvet and Congresswoman Mary Miller.
Home Food Preservation Doesn’t Need to be Difficult; Learn how to Safely Preserve
•March 22, 2023•
There is a common belief that food preservation is difficult. However, with the right equipment and proper education, anyone can enjoy garden fresh foods all year long by preserving at home. Join University of Illinois Extension at the Arthur Public Library for a two-hour Saturday workshop to unlock the mystery of food preservation. Read More
Obituaries 3-22-2023: Mary Wagahoft
Mary Wagahoft
Mary Kristina Wagahoft, 78, of Decatur, passed away Monday, March 13, 2023, at Eagle Ridge Assisted Living of Decatur, IL.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturday, March 25, at Graceland Fairlawn in Decatur. Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. Saturday. Burial will be in Keller Cemetery in Lovington, directly following the service. Dinner will be provided for family and friends at Northwest Christian Church after the graveside service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Moultrie County Historical & Genealogical Society, 1303 South Hamilton Street, Sullivan, IL 61951. Read More