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MISS May Dine with a Doc : Sleep

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•May 13, 2026•

On Tuesday, May 5th, Rodney Wildman, RPSGT at Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital, gave a presentation at the Mid-Illinois Senior Center in Sullivan titled “Basics of Sleep: Sleep Disorders” to a completely packed house for MISS’s monthly ‘Dine with a Doc’ presentation. Not only were all set spaces filled, but new ones were created at the table ends to accommodate all in attendance.

Blending humor, audience engagement, and solid knowledge, Mr. Wildman discussed the topic of sleep and its disorders to a rapt audience. He stressed that not only the amount, but also the quality of sleep mattered and impacted everything from mental and emotional readiness, cognitive health, and physical health. How much sleep a person needs depends on age and overall health, and as we age, the good quality sleep of our younger years may become elusive.

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LLC Student Spring election delegates announced

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•May 13, 2026•

The Lake Land College Student Government Association (SGA) recently held Spring elections for the 2026-2027 school year. Students who will be returning to Lake Land next school year were elected by their peers to serve as the official voice of the student body. Taylar Mercer of Sullivan, who is studying Pre-Veterinary Medicine, was one of the students elected to serve as Sophomore Delegates for the 2026-2027 school year.

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Memorial blood drive reflects community unity

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•May 13, 2026•

On Tuesday, May 5th, the Sullivan American Legion Post No. 68 in Sullivan held a Memorial Blood Drive in memory of Ellen Feeler, a special education and early childhood development teacher in Sullivan for 25 years, who made a tremendous impact on the students and community in her many years of service. Her husband, Tony, was there and was obviously appreciative of the kindness and generosity of those who came to donate blood in memory of his wife. Tony shared the same sentiment as previously- that Ellen truly loved what she did and would never do anything different than the life-impacting career she chose to do in Sullivan for so many years.

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Lady Redskins nab second at LPC Meet

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•May 13, 2026•

by E. Scott England

The Lincoln Prairie Conference track meet was scheduled for last Friday and nothing was going to stop that from happening. It was billed as a rain or shine event. And the sun never made an appearance. But the rain, the wind, and the cold made sure their presence was known throughout the entire meet.

Still though, as all the LPC teams gathered in Cerro Gordo, the Sullivan Lady Redskins track team had their eyes set on success. Success, they found. When the last runner crossed the line and the last field event was measured, the Lady Reds wound up in second place with 134 points behind an ever strong ALAH team with 142 points.

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IDNR upgrading reservation system 

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•May 13, 2026•

Reservations for campsites and shelters at Illinois state parks and historic sites transitioned to an updated platform beginning May 1st, offering park users a more user-friendly system for making reservations and securing permits. Users will continue to use exploremoreil.com – the customer service platform of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources – to make campsite and shelter reservations, but they will notice an improved interface. 

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ROE 2026 awards

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•May 13, 2026•

The Regional Office of Education #11 (ROE #11) has announced the recipients of the 2026 Recognition of Excellence Award. This annual honor celebrates outstanding education professionals across the region who demonstrate exceptional skill, unwavering dedication, and a remarkable ability to inspire students from all backgrounds and abilities. Selected from a pool of nominations, these awardees have earned the deep respect of students, parents, colleagues, and communities through their outstanding leadership, innovative teaching, and meaningful involvement both inside and beyond the classroom. One recipient was chosen from each school district, recognizing their profound contributions to educational excellence and student success.

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May: foster parent appreciation month

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•May 13, 2026•

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is recognizing May as Foster Parent Appreciation Month, a time to acknowledge and celebrate the extraordinary foster families and relative and kinship caregivers across the state who have opened their hearts, their homes, and their lives to care for the state’s most vulnerable children. “Our incredible foster parents, relative and kinship caregivers are our true partners as we work to transform Illinois from a child welfare system into a child well-being system,” said Illinois DCFS Director Heidi E. Mueller. “Their commitment not only helps create brighter futures for children, but it also strengthens our shared vision – that every child and youth can grow and thrive in a family.”

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Route 66 exhibit to open May 23rd

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•May 13, 2026•

The Illinois State Museum (ISM) invites the public to get their kicks at a new “Miles of Memories: Stories of Route 66” exhibit opening Saturday, May 23. The exhibition brings to life the experience of living, working, and traveling along U.S. Route 66 during its heyday. The exhibit incorporates the museum’s Route 66 Oral History Project, a collection of 100 interviews with people who experienced the road when it served as the primary route between Chicago and Los Angeles. Visitors can listen to excerpts from these firsthand accounts throughout the exhibit.

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LLC TRIO students honored at banquet

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•May 13, 2026•

Lake Land College recently held its annual TRIO Student Support Services banquet, recognizing students who participated in the program throughout the 2025-2026 school year. During the event, several students received awards for their outstanding leadership and academic achievements. 

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2026 ‘Americanism Essay’ contest

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•May 13, 2026•

Students from Arthur Christian School, ALAH High School, and Arthur Grade School recently demonstrated both their writing talent and patriotic spirit in the 2026 Americanism Essay Contest. Sponsored by the Arthur Legion Auxiliary #479, Atwood Legion Auxiliary #770, and Lovington Legion Auxiliary #429, the contest invited students to reflect on the meaningful question: “What are the Core American Values?”

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