•May 11, 2022•
The Executive Committee of the 19th District of the Illinois, Sons of The American Legion, will meet in Convention at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at Elks Lodge #2497, 903 N Dunlap Ave, Savoy, IL 61874, (217) 359-2497. This convention is hosted by the American Legion Post #516. Read More
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Capital Recap: Lawmakers React to Leaked Draft Abortion Decision
•May 11, 2022•
By Capital News Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker and Illinois Democrats warned of an “end to the constitutional right to privacy” if a leaked U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning the 1973 landmark decision in Roe v. Wade becomes finalized as precedent.
“It means women who lose access to the full suite of medical advances that give them choices in how and when they want to start a family are at risk,” Pritzker said at a morning news conference in Chicago.
At the same time, however, the Democrats touted a recent string of Illinois laws aimed at protecting the access to an abortion for Illinoisans and those visiting the state to receive reproductive health care. Read More
Sons of the American Legion 4th Division
•May 11, 2022•
The Executive Committee of the 4th Division of the Illinois, Sons of The American Legion, will meet at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 5, 2022, at the Ironhorse Golf Club, 2000 Ironhorse Drive, Tuscola, IL 61953.
As a regular meeting of the 4th Division Executive Committee any Division business may be considered. Read More
Obituaries 5-11-2022: Amy Taylor
Amy Taylor
Amy L. Taylor, 56, of Springfield, formerly of Sullivan, passed away at 10:02 a.m. Saturday April 30, 2022 in her residence. Read More
Obituaries 5-11-2022: Brady Phillips
Brady Phillips
Brady T. Phillips, 30, of Tuscola, passed away Friday, May 6, 2022, in his residence.
There was a visitation Tuesday, May 10 with a Celebration of Life Service following at Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL. Read More
Obituaries 5-11-2022: Alma Miller
Alma Miller
Alma Kate Miller, 86, of Tuscola, passed away at 6:49 a.m., Monday, May 2, 2022, at Lincolnshire Memory Care in Decatur.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 21, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Lovington. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service Saturday at the funeral home in Lovington. Burial will be in Hewitt Cemetery in Lovington. Memorials may be made to the Lovington Church of God. Read More
Obituaries 5-11-2022: Rick Blickensderfer
Rick Blickensderfer
Rick E. Blickensderfer 63, of Dalton City, went to join his wife and love of his life in Heaven at 11:37 a.m., Sunday, May 8, 2022, in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Rick was born August 8, 1958, in Monticello, Ill., a son of Robert and Norma (Wattles) Blickensderfer. He married Elizabeth “Renee” McPeak November 17, 1979. She preceded him in death June 28, 2021. Rick had retired as a diesel mechanic from Midwest Fiber. He had served as a trustee for the village of Dalton City. He took pride in having a well-kept yard. His passion in life were his family and especially his grandchildren. Read More
Obituaries 5-11-2022: Stanley Barnes
Stanley Barnes
Stanley Wayne Barnes, 85, of Zionsville, Indiana, passed away Monday, May 2, 2022.
Stanley was born August 24, 1936, in Sullivan, to Wilford Earl and Ida Grace (Grider) Barnes. Stan graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University where he attended on a basketball scholarship and was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. Upon graduation, he began his career at National Distillers and Chemical Company in Tuscola. Read More
Dept. on Aging Promotes Home and Community-Based Services During Older Americans Month
•May 11, 2022•
Highlighting the vital, positive roles older adults play in communities throughout the state and the services that support them, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) are recognizing May as Older Americans Month.
“I’ve directed my administration to use every tool of government to enhance state services and supports for all residents to live their best lives,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “Senior Illinoisans deserve every dignity of their younger neighbors, and I’m proud to declare May Older Americans Month in recognition of all that our elders bring to the communities they call home.” Read More
Mental Health Matters, Learn how to Respond when Someone needs Aid
•May 11, 2022•
Mental health and substance use issues are common. Nearly 1 in 5 U.S. adults lives with a mental illness according to the National Institute of Mental Health. From 1999 to 2016, 630,000 people died from drug overdose according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Give someone in your community a hand by learning how to recognize and respond when someone might need help with a free Mental Health First Aid workshop offered by University of Illinois Extension and the North Central Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Center. Read More