•April 22, 2026•
Allenville Christian Church will host a concert featuring Jeff Boston from Tennessee on May 9th at 6:00 p.m. at the Allenville Christian Church, located at 201 Allen Street in Allenville. Snacks and fellowship time will follow this family-friendly gospel series concert. A free Will offering will be taken. For more information, contact Pastor Bob Vail at (217) 254-3433.
Irene Fleming, 96, of Lovington, passed away at 8:10 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at Heritage Woods of Sullivan.
Graveside services will be 2:30 p.m. Saturday April 18, 2026 in Keller Cemetery, Lovington with Pastor Lee Legg officiating. Memorials are suggested to the Lovington Ambulance Service. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net.
Irene was born August 29, 1929 in Lovington, the daughter of George William and Iva Crowe Troxell. She retired in 1991from the Moultrie County Circuit Clerk’s Office where she had worked for 28 years. Irene married William G. ‘Bill’ Fleming on November 25, 1950 and he preceded her in death on July 21, 1998.
Surviving is her son Steve (Jayme) Fleming of Lovington; grandson Aaron (Jessica) Fleming of Monticello; great granddaughter Claire Fleming; brother-in-law Don Wilson of Mt. Prospect and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and daughter Marcia and sister Liz Smith.
•April 15, 2026•
Lake Land College is set to offer a brand-new degree program in Computer Science starting Fall 2026. The program will equip students with a wide range of programing and software skills, preparing them for high-demand STEM careers.
By focusing on key skills such as programming, error testing and problem solving, the new program will set students on paths toward high-paying careers in software development, cybersecurity, data science and more. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in these fields is projected to grow much faster than the average industry over the next 10 years, with more than 317,000 new jobs projected each year.
Read MoreLester Schrock
Lester L. Schrock, 81, of Lovington, IL passed away at 10:35 AM on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at his residence.
Read MoreLaurie Leonard
Laurie Ann Leonard, 65, of Sullivan, passed away 5:12 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Sullivan surrounded by her family.
Read MoreNorma Jean Hickenbottom
Norma Jean Hickenbottom, 94, of Sullivan, IL, formerly of Decatur, passed at 2:50 p.m. Monday, March 16, 2026 in her residence.
Read MoreRosemary Brown
Rosemary L. Brown, 89, of Lovington, passed away 12:10 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Villas of Holly Brook, Charleston.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 25, in Keller Cemetery, Lovington. Memorials may be made to Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice or the donor’s choice. McMullin-Young Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements.
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The way students learn keeps changing through the years, especially as technology advances and other opportunities become available. While staff and administrators have felt the effects of the financial distress, they have learned how to be more creative when it comes to learning and how to take advantage of resources that are already out there. The teachers of ALAH School District looked to the Internet for new learning materials that met the new Common Core standards.
They perform their duties, then return to their daily routine. The Sullivan American Legion Post 68 color guard has always been there. Since January 1st, the color guard put on their uniforms, grabbed their rifles, and gathered their flags to perform military rites for 11 of their brothers and sisters in arms who have passed away so far this year.
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•April 15, 2026•
It’s that time of year again- clean-up day. As many Sullivan locals are already well into their spring-cleaning rituals, welcoming and taking pride in the additional space in their homes and garages, the next step is to dispose of those items permanently and responsibly.
Beginning April 20th through to the 24th, Sullivan will hold its annual Clean Up Day, (see map), delineating which days items will be retrieved from their area. Those who reside on Jackson and Hamilton streets will have their items picked up on Monday, April 20th. As a reminder, all items must be placed on the curb by 6:00 a.m. Only those residents within the city limits are eligible to participate. The townwide clean-up is only available to residential (not commercial) customers.
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•April 15, 2026•
by DM Williamee
On Thursday, April 9th, One Book, One Sullivan (OBOS) experienced a record turnout of 130 people from the community, the largest turnout in nineteen years, for their annual student-led book reading. This year’s title, “The Fire, the Water, and Maudie McGinn,” by Sally J. Pla, drew both insightful and some rave reviews from those who read it. Rikki Ray, who began the OBOS program, shared that her students are especially passionate about OBOS, with three students sharing their experiences and perspectives.
Said SHS Emma Drake, a student participant of OBOS, “I signed up for OBOS at the suggestion of my elementary school librarian, Mrs. Fleming. I joined my 5th-grade year, and I have participated in OBOS since then. OBOS has helped me with so many life skills through middle school and high school. I’ve learned how to look at situations from new perspectives. I’ve also gained confidence in my leadership skills, trying to be the best role model I can, especially as a high schooler. I would encourage younger students to join and become involved. You always have strengths to add to a group, even if you don’t think you do. And if OBOS is not for you, get involved in something and find out what you are passionate about.”
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