•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 30, 2026•
5,6,7,8 Booster Club is holding a Drive-Thru Dinner with Griffins Catering on Monday, October 19. The meal includes: Pulled Pork BBQ with Bun, Mac & Cheese, Green Beans & Loaded Brownie. Pick-up at the Empower Academy located south of Sullivan right off of Route 32 from 5:00-6:30 p.m. Tickets are pre-sale only and deadline to purchase is October 5. To purchase, contact an Empower Academy Dancer/Tumbler or Competition Team Member or Ginger Voegel at 217-549-3877.
•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•
The Sullivan Fire Protection District will hold their 14th Annual Pancake and Sausage Breakfast on Saturday, October 3. The breakfast will be served from 6:00-10:00 a.m. at the Sullivan Firehouse, 115 W. Harrison, Sullivan. The ‘all you care to eat’ meal cost is $7 for adults, $4 for children 6-12 years of age and free for children 5 and under. Carry out is available. 5lb boxes of sausage are also available for $30.
•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 23, 2026•
The Sullivan High School Class of 2006 will hold their 20 year reunion on Saturday, October 3 at 6:00 p.m. at the Sullivan VFW. A potluck will be held, a sign up sheet is available. For more information, contact Lindsay Kopel at (217) 521-5201.
Other events on Homecoming weekend: Friday 4:00 parade, 7:00 football game vs Tri-County Titans, Saturday, TBD, tour of the high school.
•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.).
•September 16, 2026•
A community benefit dinner and fundraiser for Tracy Willoughby will be held on Saturday, September 26 from 5:00 - 11:00 p.m. at the Lovington American Legion, 1981 State Highway 32. Tracy has been diagnosed with advanced fast-moving small cell carcinoma in her chest and has begun an aggressive chemotherapy regimen and is preparing for radiation treatments.
During the event, a spaghetti dinner will be served for $10 per plate, there will be a large raffle, silent auction and a bake sale. All proceeds go directly towards expenses related to treatment.
•September 16, 2026•
The Sullivan High School Class of 2006 will hold their 20 year reunion on Saturday, October 3 at 6:00 p.m. at the Sullivan VFW. A potluck will be held, a sign up sheet is available. For more information, contact Lindsay Kopel at (217) 521-5201.
Other events on Homecoming weekend: Friday 4:00 parade, 7:00 football game vs Tri-County Titans, Saturday, TBD, tour of the high school.
•September 9, 2026•
The Lovington Christian Church, 301 S. County, Lovington, will hold its annual chicken fry on Saturday, September 2 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. The menu includes fried chicken, mashed potatoes, sweet corn and dessert. Meals are $14 for adults or $40 for immediate family.