•May 11, 2022•
The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced the release of the new Illinois Official Highway Map. The map includes route updates as well as a new feature that shows mileage between towns and marked route junctions to help residents and visitors alike plan their travels throughout Illinois. Read More
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Millikin University President Emeritus Dr. Patrick E. White to deliver May 2022 Commencement Address
•May 11, 2022•
Millikin University will celebrate the Class of 2022 with two in-person commencement ceremonies on Sunday, May 22, at Kirkland Fine Arts Center on Millikin’s campus. Undergraduate and graduate degree programs will be honored during the ceremonies.
Graduating students will be allowed up to six guests at the ceremony. Millikin community members unable to attend the ceremony in person will be able to watch the ceremony through a public live stream on Millikin’s flagship Facebook page and commencement site.
Millikin graduates in the College of Fine Arts and the College of Professional Studies will participate in the first ceremony at 10 a.m. on May 22. Doors will open at 9 a.m. Read More
Local Financial Representative Elizabeth Houser Honored by COUNTRY Financial
•May 11, 2022•
COUNTRY Financial Representative Elizabeth Houser of Sullivan has earned a position on the insurance groups distinguished All American team for the 7th year in a row.
Houser is among a select group of top COUNTRY Financial agency managers and financial representatives who qualified for the award. COUNTRY Financial has more than 2,000 agency managers and financial representatives in 17 states. Houser is ranked in the top 10% of agents as of 12/31/2021. Read More
Menu 5-11-2022
Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
May 16 - Sausage Gravy, Hash Rounds, Warm Fruit Compote, Orange Juice, Biscuit
May 17 - Chicken Patty, Baked Beans, Corn, Apricots, Bun
May 18 - Taco Salad w/ Lettuce/Spinach, Beans, Tomatoes, and Salsa, Pears, Whole Grain Taco Chips, Pudding
May 19 - Roast Pork Loin w/Gravy, Breaded Tomatoes, Creamed Peas & Potatoes, Pineapple , Whole Grain Rice
May 20 - Pepper Steak, Romaine Salad w/Dressing Pkt., Stir Fry Veggies, Warm Chunky Applesauce, Whole Grain Roll
19th District Sons of The American Legion
•May 11, 2022•
The Executive Committee of the 19th District of the Illinois, Sons of The American Legion, will meet in Convention at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at Elks Lodge #2497, 903 N Dunlap Ave, Savoy, IL 61874, (217) 359-2497. This convention is hosted by the American Legion Post #516. Read More
Capital Recap: Lawmakers React to Leaked Draft Abortion Decision
•May 11, 2022•
By Capital News Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker and Illinois Democrats warned of an “end to the constitutional right to privacy” if a leaked U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning the 1973 landmark decision in Roe v. Wade becomes finalized as precedent.
“It means women who lose access to the full suite of medical advances that give them choices in how and when they want to start a family are at risk,” Pritzker said at a morning news conference in Chicago.
At the same time, however, the Democrats touted a recent string of Illinois laws aimed at protecting the access to an abortion for Illinoisans and those visiting the state to receive reproductive health care. Read More
Sons of the American Legion 4th Division
•May 11, 2022•
The Executive Committee of the 4th Division of the Illinois, Sons of The American Legion, will meet at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 5, 2022, at the Ironhorse Golf Club, 2000 Ironhorse Drive, Tuscola, IL 61953.
As a regular meeting of the 4th Division Executive Committee any Division business may be considered. Read More
Obituaries 5-11-2022: Amy Taylor
Amy Taylor
Amy L. Taylor, 56, of Springfield, formerly of Sullivan, passed away at 10:02 a.m. Saturday April 30, 2022 in her residence. Read More
Obituaries 5-11-2022: Brady Phillips
Brady Phillips
Brady T. Phillips, 30, of Tuscola, passed away Friday, May 6, 2022, in his residence.
There was a visitation Tuesday, May 10 with a Celebration of Life Service following at Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL. Read More
Obituaries 5-11-2022: Alma Miller
Alma Miller
Alma Kate Miller, 86, of Tuscola, passed away at 6:49 a.m., Monday, May 2, 2022, at Lincolnshire Memory Care in Decatur.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 21, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Lovington. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service Saturday at the funeral home in Lovington. Burial will be in Hewitt Cemetery in Lovington. Memorials may be made to the Lovington Church of God. Read More