•August 6, 2025•

On September 6th at the Sullivan VFW, the “Warrior Wheels” fundraiser for the Warrior Fund will hold their ‘Warrior Wheels’ Jeep run.  Sign-up begins at 10:015 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. The registration fee is $10.00 per person. Departure will be at noon from the Sullivan VFW. All vehicles welcome, but Jeeps will take the lead. 

The run begins at the Sullivan VFW and includes the Shelbyville VFW, Bethany American Legion, and Lovington American Legion, with the end of the run being the return to the Sullivan VFW.  Food will be available at the stops for purchase or donation, depending on location, including BBQ sandwiches, a taco bar, chips, and cookies. Donations are encouraged. There will be meat boards and a 50/50 raffle. All donations will go to the Warrior fund.

•July 30, 2025•

On August 9th at 6:00 p.m., the band, “Echoes of Grace”, a Southern Gospel Group based out of Decatur, comprising of Gary Perry and Glenda Weldy, will be performing at the Allenville Christian Church, located at 201 Allen Street in Allenville. The band performs in the Central Illinois area at churches, festivals, and private events. and come on a love offering basis. A love offering for the band will be taken, and refreshments and fellowship will follow the concert.

•July 30, 2025•

Sullivan Preschool will have an Open House on Friday, August 1st, from 4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. at its facility located at 10 Hawthorne Lane in Sullivan. The public is invited to tour the school and meet the staff and Board of Directors. The children’s creative work will be displayed, and refreshments will be served. Applications for child enrollment will also be available. For more information, call (217)728-7511.

•July 23, 2025•

Soyland Access to Independent Living (SAIL) will hold a Personal Assistant Training for people interested in working as a Personal Assistant. The training will be held in Sullivan on Tuesday, August 12, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library, 2 West Water Street. Personal Assistants are employed by people with disabilities to perform household chores and personal care tasks in their homes and are paid by the State of Illinois through the Department of Rehabilitation program. Those who complete the training will have their names added to both the SAIL referral list and the INCIL statewide registry as potential employees for people with disabilities to hire.   For more information about the Personal Assistant Training or becoming a Personal Assistant contact Emily Dobson at 217-876-8888, 800-358-8080 or edobson@decatursail.com.

•July 16, 2025•

On July 26th at noon, Toy Bar “Allwheels for ALS” participants will depart the Toy Bar and drive the route, arriving back at the Toy Bar. Sign-up is from 10:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. on July 26th at the bar, located at 13 W Jefferson Street in Sullivan. Cost is $15.00 per person. Proceeds will go to Trevor Storm, who is raising awareness for ALS. The theme for this fundraiser is Greg Dirk’s favorite team, the Cardinals, so participants should arrive dressed in their favorite baseball team’s attire. There will also be a 50/50 drawing.