•September 30, 2026•

The spirit of “more than a meal” will be at the heart of the next Dine with a Doc® in Sullivan as Senior Education Ministries, Inc. welcomes Barbra Wylie, Director of the Peace Meal Senior Nutrition Program at Sarah Bush Lincoln, for a special program focused on senior nutrition, healthy aging and the important role food and fellowship play in our overall well-being. 

Senior Education Ministries, Inc., in partnership with the Sullivan community, invites area seniors, veterans, caregivers and community members to Dine with a Doc® on Tuesday, October 6, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Moultrie County Senior Center/Mid­Illinois Senior Services, Inc., 113 E. Jefferson Street, Sullivan, Illinois. And this month, the meal could not be more fitting. 

Peace Meal will plan, sponsor and provide the complimentary lunch for guests while Wylie shares the story and purpose behind the program she has devoted much of her career to serving. 

Peace Meal and Dine with a Doc® share much the same heart and purpose: nutrition matters, but so does having someone to sit down and share that meal with. Both programs recognize that good health is about more than food alone - it is also about fellowship, connection, dignity and knowing that someone cares. 

•September 30, 2026•

The 19th District of the American Legion, Department of Illinois, will hold a regular meeting on October 11 at Post #507, Bethany. The Sons of the American Legion will meet at 10:00 a.m. The Legion meeting will be held at 1:00 p.m. Representatives from each Post and Squadron in the 19th District are urged to attend. A meal will be provided.

•September 23, 2026•

A hardwood smoked pulled pork sandwich meal fundraiser is set for Saturday, October 17th as a fundraiser for the Findlay Fire Protection District. The fundraiser will be held at 301 E. South 2nd St., Findlay from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. The meal includes pulled pork sandwich, slaw, cowboy beans, corn bread, dessert and bottled water. Donations will be accepted in the form of cash or check. Local delivery is available, call (217) 259-9267.

•September 23, 2026•

Bring the whole family to the Sullivan Civic Women’s Annual Chili Supper before the Redskins Homecoming game on Friday, October 2. The supper will be held from 4:30-7:00 p.m at the Sullivan American Legion. All proceeds go towards Sullivan High School scholarships. For more information, contact Beth Wood (217) 728-2467.

•September 16, 2026•

Petitions are available for residents who would like to run to serve as a trustee of the Lovington Public Library Board in the April 6, 2027 Consolidated Election. Interested candidates may pick up a packet at 110 W. State St., Lovington. Hours are Monday 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., Tuesday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 

Offices up for election are (3) Trustee 4 year Term, (2) 2 year unexpired term. The filing period is November 16, 2026 through November 23, 2026 (on the final day, the library will accept petitions until 5:00 p.m.).