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LLC seeking community feedback

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•April 8, 2026•

Lake Land College is seeking feedback from community members and prospective students to help design class schedules. Residents of the Lake Land College district are invited to complete a three-minute survey at https://www.SurveyMonkey.com/r/ProspStu26 to share the most optimal class times and formats for their schedule. Survey results will be used to help the College offer more class choices, including online, in-person, evening and weekend options, to help students better balance school with their jobs, family and personal lives.

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IDPH spotlights the power of prevention

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•April 8, 2026•

For the 3rd year, the Illinois Department of Health (IDPH) will recognize “30 Days of Public Health” throughout the month of April. The initiative is designed to raise awareness of the role public health plays in keeping all Illinois communities healthy and safe. 

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A Look Back…4-8-2026

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The City of Sullivan sidewalk renovation project started Monday, April 4th. It involved removing the sidewalk and curb around the inside of the square and replacing it with new ADA-compliant walks and crosswalks. The north and east sides of the square were closed first. Then closings occurred as needed after it was installed. 

After the Sullivan singer’s cancellation of another Invitational last year, the singers knew they had to make a comeback, director Jeffrey Thomas said. More than twenty groups participated in the competition, and 4,000 spectators flocked to the SHS gym. Singer’s alumni and school board member Jeff White was the emcee for the high school competition, and middle school principal Ted Walk hosted the junior high competition.

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SAIL civil rights workshop held March 31

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•April 8, 2026•

Photo by DM Williameed
Marlena Johnson, left, and Cristina Kinsella, right.

by DM Williamee 

On March 31st at the Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library, attorneys Marlena Johnson and Cristina Kinsella from Soyland Access to independent Living (SAIL) held a free civil rights workshop for the community titled, “Equip for Equality.” This workshop provided an introduction and overview to Equip for Equality and their civil rights team, special education clinic information, a very information-rich presentation on Americans with Disabilities (ADA) rights, and ended with a questions and discussion period.

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Sullivan High School hosts blood drive

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L-R: Julia Moody, Daisy Richardson, Kaylee Smith, and Devon Richardson at the forefront while SHS students donate blood.

On Wednesday, April 1st, the Sullivan High School student blood drive committee was at the Sullivan American Legion, working to sign in and help with their twice yearly scholarship blood drive fundraiser. All monies raised at this blood drive go to The American Red Cross scholarship. Their target was 30 people donating blood, and they were well on their way to realizing their goal. 

Marsha Kirby, student council advisor, oversaw the students through this fundraising effort, conducting sign-ups and acting as the point of contact for the American Red Cross for this scholarship drive. Snacks and T-shirts were provided to donors for their generosity.

Heritage Woods ‘Eggtsravaganza’ draws crowds

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•April 8, 2026•

by DM Williamee

On Friday, April 3rd (Good Friday), locals and children from near and far converged on the Sullivan Heritage Woods property, anticipating the annual Easter Egg hunt, even as a few drizzles of rain sporadically fell, but thankfully, no storm emerged to ruin the day. Amongst the festivities, there was a 50/50 drawing, a drawing for eight new children’s bicycles (two per age group), an adult gift basket drawing, pony rides, a petting zoo, bounce houses, and multiple local food and beverage vendors were on site. 


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“Life Between the Rivers”

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•April 8, 2026•

Curious about farm life in Moultrie County before Lake Shelbyville? The Moultrie County Historical and Genealogical Society will present “Life Between the Rivers: A Family Farm Since 1947” at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 16th, at the Moultrie County History Center, 1303 South Hamilton, Sullivan. 

From hunting and fishing to riding rafts during river floods to reach the school bus, Mark Seeley will present his recollections and stories of life between the Okaw and Kaskaskia Rivers, where his family’s farm was located prior to the installation of Lake Shelbyville. The presentation is free and open to the public. 

For more information, contact the History Center at (217) 728-4085 or mocohgs@gmail.com.

Trivia Night at the History Center

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•April 8, 2026•

It’s Trivia Time again at the History Center on April 11th from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., with dinner served at 5:00 p.m. This will be the second annual Trivia Night.

Invitations are open to all of last year’s teams to be a part of our contest. A table of six (6) members will constitute a team, with the cost of each table at $120. This includes the entry fee and dinner provided by Griffin’s Catering. Prize money will go to the first and second-place teams.

Contact Donna Arendell at mycroft46@gmail.com, or call (217) 521-9718. The Historical Center’s monthly newsletter and Facebook will have additional details at https://www.facebook.com/MCHGS.