•February 2, 2022•
February is the month to celebrate assessment at Lake Land College. Students and staff members are encouraged to participate in this year’s activities to learn about the importance of assessment.
According to Lisa Madlem, director of assessment and program review for the college, the assessment process at Lake Land is essential to help students and staff make informed decisions that ultimately improve the teaching-learning process. Read More
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Mrs. Dickens Class Celebrates 100th Day
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Mrs. Dickens Class Celebrates 100th Day
Mrs. Dickens class celebrated the 100th Day with songs and activities. This was also only the fifth day that all of her students were in attendance out of the 100 days.
Sullivan Holds on vs A&M
•February 2, 2022•
The Lady Redskins took a 19-13 lead into the half against A&M last Thursday and found a way to hold on for the 47-43 win. The victory gave Sullivan 5th place in the CIC Tournament.
Alaina Moore led the team with 17 points in the matchup. Izzy Hay dropped in nine points to go with her scrappy defensive effort, coming up with four steals. Skyla Palmer led the Lady Redskins on the boards with seven rebounds to go with her two points. Kiley Dyer chipped in with seven points, Addison Minor five, Emily Miller four and Addison Stollard rounded it out with one.
Daily Farm Scholarship Accepting Applications from Coles and Moultrie County Students
•February 2, 2022•
Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation is now accepting applications for the newly-acquired Daily Farm Scholarship. The scholarship application is available online at www.enrichingourcommunity.org/Scholarships, and the deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. on Friday, March 11, 2022. Read More
Extension Strengthens Ties to Central Illinois Communities with New County Director
•February 2, 2022•
By Emily Steele
Media Communications Coordinator Illinois Extension
Across the state, University of Illinois Extension staff stationed in county offices strive to meet families, businesses, and communities where they are and provide solutions to local issues.
In January, Illinois Extension welcomed new County Extension Director Jessie McClusky to Coles, Cumberland, Douglas, Moultrie, and Shelby counties.
“Jessie brings with her tremendous experience in building networks and partnerships and utilizing those partnerships to fund programs,” says Doug Harlan, Illinois Extension interim regional director for southern Illinois. Read More
1099-G Tax Forms Available
•February 2, 2022•
1099-G tax forms are now available for claimants who received unemployment insurance (UI) benefits in 2021, the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today. Claimants who collected UI benefits last year need the 1099-G tax form from IDES to complete their state and federal tax returns. Also called Form 1099-G, Certain Government Payments, this form is necessary for individuals who received state or federal UI benefits. Read More
Obituaries 2-2-2022: Jack Shroyer
Jack Shroyer
Jack M. Shroyer, 98, of Lovington, passed peacefully on Thursday, January 27, 2022, at the Arthur Home, one day before his 99th birthday. Read More
Obituaries 2-2-2022: Thomas LeCrone
Thomas LeCrone
Thomas D. LeCrone, 80, of Sullivan, passed away at 4:20 p.m., Wednesday, January 26, 2022, in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Read More
Obituaries 2-2-2022
Darlene DeVore
Darlene M. DeVore, 69, of Sullivan, passed away at 1:37 a.m. on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, in her home surrounded by members of her family. Read More
Obituaries 2-2-2022: Ricky Derby
Ricky Derby
Ricky Garrett “boo” Derby, 28, of Altamont, passed away Monday, January 24, 2022, in Sullivan. Read More