•May 3, 2023•
The Booth Collaborative Advisory Committee at Eastern Illinois University recently honored a student from Sullivan as a winner of the 2023 Award for Excellence in Student Research and Creativity. Read More
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Secretary Giannoulias & Rep. Ford Seek to Protect Motorists and Police by Decriminalizing Rearview Mirror Air Fresheners
•May 3, 2023•
A new proposal from Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias and State Representative La Shawn Ford (8th District – Chicago) would no longer make it illegal for motorists to have items hanging from their rearview mirror, which often serve as a pretext for traffic stops.
Under House Bill 2389, law enforcement would no longer have the authority to stop a motorist for simply hanging items like air fresheners, rosaries or disability placards from their rearview mirror while driving. This legislative effort – which passed the Illinois House on March 24 and is awaiting an expected floor vote in the Senate – follows through on a campaign promise Giannoulias made in 2021. Read More
Facts for Families: Strong Couples Program Helps Families Build Relationships That Last
•May 3, 2023•
By Cheri Burcham
Family Life Educator
Sustaining a healthy and supportive relationship can be difficult for many couples. The Strong Couples Project started in Illinois in 2020 as an effort to assist couples by providing them with knowledge and skills related to communication, as well as techniques for changing the tone of escalating conflicts and arguments. Judy Schmidt, 4-H youth development educator serving Fulton, Mason, Peoria, and Tazewell counties serves as a program coach for this state-wide project. Cheri Burcham also serves as a program coach that began in Illinois and is now starting to go national. Read More
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Gold Medal Brand Flour
•May 3, 2023•
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is working with local health departments, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to investigate a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Infantis infections linked to Gold Medal brand flour produced by General Mills of Minneapolis, MN. According to the CDC, there have been 13 illnesses reported nationwide, including three hospitalizations linked to the outbreak. Two of the cases are in Illinois. Read More
Of Malaphors and Misplaced Modifiers
•May 3, 2023•
By Jim Baumann
NP Guest Writer
Battling cancer is hard enough for a child. But having to also battle a sibling is simply too much.
Such was the conclusion you might draw from reading a headline in a recent story in the Daily Herald — without reading the story itself.
“I taught middle school students for 37 years,” reader Kathy Heikkinen wrote to me. “Granted, I didn’t teach English, but part of the story about the TLC camp in today’s paper makes me laugh and cry.”
An abbreviation of the headline was “A camp for kids battling cancer and a sibling.” Read More
Remember When? 5-3-2023
25 Years Ago This Week
Another strong showing by the Lady Redskin relay teams propelled them to a top five finish at the Monticello Invitational. Sullivan and Fisher tied for fourth place in the 18 team event, with 44 points each, Tolono Unity captured first with 70 points, Village Grove was second with 56 points and host Monticello claimed third with 54 points. The Lady Redskins turned in five top five finishes in the relay events. The foursome of Brittany Cobb, Jamie Palmer, Jennifer Voltz, and Claire Zimmerman took second in the 3200m relay. Cobb, Crawford, April Harris and Kim Haugh claimed third in the 800m medley relay, Haugh, Brook Coy, Amber Collins and Jodi Pound took third in the 800 m relay, while Pound, Cobb, Palmer and Liz Noffke took third in the 1600m relay. The team of Coy, Haugh, Crawford, and Noffke also grabbed a top five finish in the 400m relay. Read More
Moultrie County Habitat for Humanity Surprises Newest Homeowner
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Moultrie County Habitat for Humanity Surprises Newest Homeowner
On Tuesday, April 18, Moultrie County Habitat for Humanity Board members and co-workers of the recipient gathered in the courthouse rotunda to surprise the newest homeowner Becky Comstock. Pictured is Howard Sanders, Gary Smith, Gene Mueller, Sandy Sanders, Becky Comstock, Cheryl Thomas, Tony Feeler and Roger Glazebrook.
New Sullivan City Council Sworn In
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New Sullivan City Council Sworn In
On Monday, May 1 the new Sullivan City Council was sworn in at the Moultrie County Courthouse by Judge Jeremy Richey. From left to right are Abbey Sherwood, Commissioner of Accounts and Finance; Mike Kirk, Commissioner of Public Property; Mayor Mike Mossman and Doug Shook, Commissioner of Street and Public Improvements. Not pictured is Chuck Woodworth, Commissioner of Health and Safety.
Simpson Named Illinois State Scholar
•May 3, 2023•
Danielle Simpson, a senior at Okaw Valley High School, has been named an Illinois State Scholar. She has a 4.125 gpa on a 4.0 scale after 7 semesters. In her time at Okaw Valley she has received straight A’s and been on high honor roll all through high school. Read More
Illini Prairie CEO Trade Show Features Student Businesses
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Jalexis Barrett of Sullivan at her booth during the Illini Prairie CEO Trade Show held at Yoder’s Kitchen in Arthur on Thursday, April 25. Her business is called Cozy Creations and involves creating custom rugs.
•May 3, 2023•
by Crystal Reed
The Illini Prairie CEO class which includes students from the Arcola, Arthur, Sullivan and Tuscola communities held their trade show at Yoder’s Kitchen Tuesday, April 25. There were 10 student businesses showcased at the event including a tea business, keychain business, photography business and custom card business.
One of the students participating was Jalexis Barrett, a senior at Sullivan High School. After graduation, she plans to attend Southern Illinois University at Carbondale and study criminology. Barrett said she joined the CEO program to help push her out of her comfort zone and make her a more driven and business-minded individual. Read More