•March 25, 2026•
The 2026 Illinois spring trout fishing season will open Saturday, April 4th, at 58 ponds, lakes, and streams throughout the state. An early opportunity at select trout sites – the spring catch-and-release fishing season – opened Saturday, March 21. No trout may be kept during the catch-and-release period, but anglers can keep trout after the opening of the regular season, beginning April 4th. The daily harvest limit for each angler is five trout.
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•March 25, 2026•
By Angela Hogan
Administrator of the MCHD
What does Dementia Friendly Moultrie County mean to our residents, communities, and our county? Being designated as a dementia-friendly county is more than just a title. It means our communities, businesses, organizations, and residents support an environment where individuals experiencing cognitive decline can live with dignity, connection, and purpose.
Characteristics of a dementia-friendly community: The following two key characteristics are typical of a dementia-friendly community: awareness and understanding. Community members need to know what dementia is, recognize its signs, and respond with patience and respect. In Moultrie County, training sessions are available for businesses, churches, public workers, and the general population.
Read MoreCharles Keown
Charles Allen ‘Charlie’ Keown, 88, of Hillsboro, Missouri, formerly of Sullivan, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026 at Mercy Hospital South, St. Louis, Missouri after a brief illness.
Read MoreAileen Elliott
Aileen B. Elliott, Lovington, passed at 9:50 a.m. Sunday, March 22, 2026, eight days short of her 101st birthday, in her residence surrounded by her family.
Read MoreRoger Daily
Roger Daily, 85, of Sullivan, passed away 9:26 p.m. Monday, March 16, 2026 at Willow Breeze Hospice House, Mattoon.
There will be no services or visitation. Memorials are suggested to the Sullivan First Christian Church. Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net.
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•March 25, 2026•
On Wednesday, April 1st, Sullivan High School will be sponsoring a blood drive from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Sullivan American Legion, 8 East Strain Street, in Sullivan. For an appointment, call 1 (800) RED-CROSS (733-2767), or visit RedCrossBlood.org. You can save fifteen minutes when you donate blood by using RapidPass. Visit RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass for more information. By donating blood at this blood drive, you are helping one or more graduating seniors earn a scholarship.
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The First Sermon in Moultrie County
•March 25, 2026•
by Janey Roney
The year 2028 will be the two-hundredth anniversary of the first Christian sermon preached in Moultrie County. It was delivered at the cabin of Samuel Washington Lindley by Rev. Miles Hart, a Methodist.
Lindley had come with his father-in-law, John Whitley, in the fall of 1826, a part of the first pioneer settlement in Moultrie County. While most of the Whitleys built their cabins along Whitley Creek, Lindley settled a mile south on Linn Creek along the ancient Kaskaskia-Detroit Road (a short distance northeast of the jog in the present Western Avenue Road, four miles east of Illinois Route 32).
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Sullivan students should enjoy leak-free roofs and better climate inside, following Sullivan Community Unit District #300 school Board action. At that meeting, the board approved bids to replace the roofs and HVAC systems for the elementary, middle, and high schools.
A non-profit organization called Christian Aid Ministries, CAM, had a small operating branch right here in Sullivan. Ray Miller, a Mennonite from the community of Bourbon, was assisting with the donations for the past five years.
Nearly 50 weather warnings were issued across the northern half of Illinois, including 19 tornado warnings. Several tornado touchdowns were reported, resulting in damage to dozens of structures. Fortunately, it appeared no serious injuries or deaths resulted from the storms.
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•March 25, 2026•
Despite a low voter turnout of around twenty percent, the election results are in.
The City of Sullivan referendum to adopt the managerial form of government passed with 362 yes votes (51.79 %) to 337 no votes (48.21%). In the Republican contested race for the office of County Clerk and Recorder, incumbent Linda S. Qualls defeated challenger Kristie Russell by a vote of 1,113 (74.2 %) to 387 (25.8 %). There was no nominee on the Democratic ballot.
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•March 25, 2026•
The community is invited to celebrate the season at the upcoming Easter Market on Saturday, March 28th, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Building 1225, located at 1225 S. Hamilton St., Sullivan, IL. Hosted by Building 1225 and local organizers, this free indoor event offers a vibrant, family-friendly experience centered around supporting local businesses and bringing the community together.
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