Photo by R.R. Best
On Tuesday, April 28th, under the direction of Dr. Ian Kinkley, Band Director, the Sullivan Band Program presented its symphonious Spring Band concert, titled “Evening Escapes,” which showcased the magnificent and diverse talents of the Sullivan 6th, 7th and 8th grade bands, combined with the Sullivan High School Band and Jazz Band.
•May 6, 2026•
Moultrie County Monthly Quarter Madness will hold its May Quarter Auction on Wednesday, May 13th. The event will be held at the Sullivan American Legion. Mid-Illinois Senior Services, Inc. is the organization of the month. Since 1984, Mid-Illinois Senior Services, Inc., an Aging & Disability Resource Center, has provided free services to seniors age 60+, disabled individuals aged 16-59, caregivers, their care recipients & their families, as well as relatives raising children/ grandparents raising grandchildren. The Peace Meal Senior Nutrition Program is found at their facility in Sullivan, providing an in-house, hot lunch every Monday through Friday at 11:30 a.m. They are a SHIP (Senior Health Insurance Programs) site and provide free SHIP Counseling by appointment. SHIP Counselors are available to discuss health insurance questions, including Medicare, Medicaid, VA, and other insurance. And they have a Caregiver Advisory Program which covers the Caregiver Program & Relatives Raising Children Program. Both programs assist those Caregivers with one-on-one counseling, education, financial assistance, advocacy, and support groups. Their primary fundraiser is the Thrifty Boutique located on the square in Sullivan at 14 South Washington Street. This store sells a little bit of everything at very discounted prices, and all proceeds go directly to Mid-Illinois Senior Services, Inc.
Come shop with the many vendors and stay for the Quarter Auction. Bring your quarters for charity items and extra bidding. All-In-Paddle will be $20. Doors open at 6:00, and the Quarter Auction begins at 6:30 p.m. All ages are welcome to attend. Highway Heartburn will have food for sale in the parking lot. There will also be a Bake Sale to benefit Mid-Illinois Senior Services, Inc., plus bring a BINGO prize, and receive a free $1 bidding paddle (limit 1 free paddle per person). Drink purchases can be made through the Legion as well. For more information, visit the “Mo Co Monthly Quarter Madness” Facebook page.
•May 6, 2026•
Dove Financial Assistance (DFA) funding is currently available to assist households in Moultrie, Shelby, Piatt & DeWitt Counties. To be eligible, applicants must be currently working, recently laid off, or actively attending school. If you or someone you know needs help with essential expenses, Dove encourages you to reach out via phone or text at (217) 433-7435 or email at DFA@doveinc.org.
•May 6, 2026•
For its May General Meeting on Thursday, May 21st at 7:00 p.m., the Moultrie County Historical and Genealogical Society will host Erez Cohen, a family historian and director of Hillel at the University of Illinois. Erez will present “Across the Square: The Story of a Jewish Hero”, where he will share how he traveled to Krakow, Poland, in 2019 in search of answers about his grandmother’s Holocaust story. Join us as he shares the heroic story of the Krakow Jewish Resistance and other incredible finds from this deeply personal journey. The Moultrie County History Center is located at 1303 South Hamilton, Sullivan. Call (217) 728-4085 for more details.
•April 29, 2026•
The Mid-Illinois Senior Center is located at 113 E. Jefferson Street in Sullivan. The Peace Meal Senior Nutrition program lunch is served weekdays (except holidays) at 11:30 a.m. Call (217) 728-8521 for more information on the events below or the Peace Meal.
1st: 1:00 p.m. Pool tournament.
4th: Pedicures by Robin. Must call (217) 728-8521 to register.
5th: 10:00 a.m. Exercise, 11:00 a.m. Dine w/ Doc: Sleep specialist Rodney-free home-cooked meal.
6th: 1:00 p.m. Hand and Foot; Bridge.
7th: 10:00 a.m. Exercise class, 12:00 p.m. Birthday party, 12:30 p.m. Bingo w/the Beacon and Caregiver Support Group, and 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. Grandparents Support Group.
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•April 29, 2026•
1st: Chicken salad sandwich, chili, cherry delight, and tangy coleslaw.
4th: Pulled pork and bun, rosemary potatoes, cream-style corn, and bean medley salad.
5th: Chicken Tetrazzini, peas and carrots, Harvard beets, and fruit.
6th: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, creamy coleslaw, and bread/roll.
7th: Mushroom-crusted chicken, has brown casserole, California blend vegetables, and berry fluff.
8th: Loaded taco salad, stewed tomatoes, roasted corn and black beans, side salad, and whole grain chips.
11th: Pork tenderloin and bun, baked beans, corn, and cinnamon applesauce.
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•April 29, 2026•
by E. Scott England
It was the 40th annual Tuscola Open for track last Friday. Over 15 teams showed up for a meet known for its fierce competition. When the dust settled, the Lady Redskins walked away with a first place win, edging out Effingham St. Anthony by just a half of a point.
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•April 29, 2026•
On Wednesday, April 22nd, the Mid Illinois Senior Services center in Sullivan held their annual ‘Spring Fling’ fashion show, highlighting some of the wardrobe selections from their Thrift Store located on the square. This year’s models were from Sullivan High School’s FCCLA program as well as the CEFS RSVP program. There was sass, class, and brass on the runway, from animal prints, florals and pastels, to fashionable shades, leathers, bling, and bomber jackets. The models strutted their stuff down the runway, showing off some of the finest fashion and accessories available for purchase at the thrift store, which supports MISS directly.
MISS’ 2025’s year in review was equally impressive in reflecting how many seniors were served in the area, which reflects the ongoing support and wide variety of services offered for seniors. By no means all-inclusive, a quick snapshot of what MISS contributed to the senior population in 2025:
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•April 29, 2026•
by Janet Roney
Before I tell you about Moultrie County’s three Revolutionary War veterans buried here, I have more to share about the Lindley family…namely, Jonathan L. Lindley, the son of Samuel Washington Lindley, who was the only Illinois man to die at the Alamo in 1836.
Last week, I told you about pioneer Samuel Washington Lindley’s connections to the Revolution through his maternal grandfather, Dr. John Pyle, who shared British war plans with George Washington before the Battle of Yorktown, and his Quaker paternal grandfather, Thomas Lindley, who dropped dead on his front porch after witnessing his family fighting each other at the Battle of Lindley’s Mill in North Carolina in 1781.
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SHS Prom court:(L to R): Front Row - King - Owen Smith, Queen - Kate Bushue, Back Row - Devon Richardson, 2025 King Lucas Floyd, Carter Thurston, Johnathon Iacobazzi, Riane Bear, Caden Saul, James Feldkamp, Eiley Poe, Emily Crosier, and 2025 Queen Katilyn Kirby.