•March 11, 2026•
This year, the community of Lovington will be having its Junefest Parade on Saturday, June 30th, beginning at 11:00 a.m., with float check-ins at 10:00 a.m. at the Lovington Grade School.
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CEFS Food Pantry 61st celebration
•March 11, 2026•
CEFS will celebrate its 61st birthday with birthday kit donations to the food pantries. During March, the food pantries are requesting donations of the following items to help make birthdays special for families when budgets are tight. All donations are appreciated.
March’s donation request: cake mix, canned icing, cans of soft drinks (lemon-lime, orange, strawberry, cola), 9x13 aluminum pans with lids, and birthday candles.
Moultrie County donations can be dropped off during business hours at the CEFS Food Pantry in Sullivan, located at 114 East Harrison Street. For more information, call (217) 728-7721.
Four Lady Redskins to All-Conference Teams
•March 11, 2026•
by E. Scott England
The Lincoln Prairie Conference released names for their all-conference teams. Four Lady Redskins received recognition. Of those four, two found themselves on the first team all-conference. They were senior Aeralyn Thrasher and freshman Elin Watkins. Thrasher was a unanimous selection. On the first team nod, Coach Sheri McCain said, “Aeralyn and Elin both led us in scoring. Elin was also our leader in steals and deflections.”
Read MoreSullivan softball has big plans for upcoming season
•March 11, 2026•
by E. Scott England
Spring is in the air as evidenced by warmer weather and much needed rain showers. But while the temperature is still up and down, things are heating up on the north diamond in Sullivan. On that part of the map, the forecast is calling for more wins and a deeper dive into post-season play.
Last season, the Sullivan Lady Redskins missed a 20-game win season by just one game. Finishing 19-12, the ladies had a strong showing in post-season play, falling to Pana in the regional semifinals by just two runs. This season, returning five seniors with a load of talent joining them on the diamond, Sullivan is looking to expand on previous successes.
Head coach Valerie Denier, in her fourth season as head coach, has a positive outlook for the 2026 season. “We are looking to beat our win record of 20 wins and [are] also hoping for a conference and regional championship to bring back to the school and community this season.”
Read MoreHistoric arms and crafts show
•March 11, 2026•
The Prairieland Frontiersmen will be holding their 37th annual Historic Arms and Craft show on Friday, March 13th, from noon to 5:00 p.m., and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Sullivan American Legion, 8 East Strain Street in Sullivan. Traders and artisans representing colonial, fur trade, Civil War, and Indian War eras will have guns, knives, and accoutrements as well as clothing, jewelry, and other interesting items. Entry fee is $5, with those fifteen years of age and under free.
Read MoreWIC expands food options for families
•March 11, 2026•
by Angela Hogan
Administrator of the MCHD
When a family walks into the grocery store with WIC benefits, every choice matters. The foods they bring home shape the mealtime experiences that help children grow. That’s why the recent updates to the WIC program are such welcome news for families across Illinois. These changes give parents more flexibility, more culturally familiar options, and more ways to support healthy eating at home.
The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) announced these updates on February 25th, expanding the variety of nutritious foods available through WIC. For families in Moultrie County, the changes mean easier shopping, more choices that fit their preferences, and stronger nutritional support during pregnancy, infancy, and early childhood.
What ss WIC? WIC is a federal nutrition program that supports the health of pregnant women, postpartum and breastfeeding mothers, and infants and children under age five. The program provides monthly benefits for nutritious foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to health care and community services. More than 175,000 Illinois residents rely on WIC each month, making it one of the most impactful public health programs in the state.
Read MoreRedskins’ track starting strong with indoor meet
by E. Scott England
It is track season again. Always an interesting time starting off with practices in February and indoor meets by the beginning of March. A time of navigating frigid temperatures and the chance of snow only to be running in unseasonably high temps while threats of severe thunderstorms and tornados linger.
This does not stop track season though, as teams work and prepare for both running and field events by participating in indoor meets across the central Illinois area. One such meet took place last Friday at the University of Illinois Armory, hosted by Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond.
Read MoreLake Shelbyville apps open for disabled/Wounded Warriors hunt
•March 11, 2026•
The 36th Annual Deer Hunt for People with Disabilities, hosted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Wolf Creek State Park, will be held November 20th through November 22nd. Applications are available at the Lake Shelbyville Project Office, online at http://tinyurl.com/LakeShelbyville-Hunting, or by mail by contacting the Environmental Stewardship Department at (217) 774-3951, ext. 7049.
Read MoreIL EPA: $1.5 million available for PWS efficiency upgrades
•March 11, 2026•
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency’s (Illinois EPA) Office of Energy is offering up to $1,500,000 in grant funding available to support energy efficiency projects at publicly owned public water supply (PWS) facilities, commonly referred to as drinking water treatment plants (DWTP). Awarded projects will range from $50,000 to $500,000, with a match requirement of 10-20% based on geographic location. Application materials are available at the Illinois EPA Office of Energy PWS Energy Efficiency Grant Program webpage. The application period closes at 5:00 pm on May 4th, 2026.
Read MoreSullivan High School FCCLA officer changes
•March 11, 2026•
SHS FCCLA members Keagan Betts and Abagail Dean concluded their 2025-2026 Section Officer responsibilities at the Section 7 FCCLA Leadership Conference held in Charleston on Monday, February 9th.
