•July 29, 2026•
Heritage Woods of Sullivan, 20 Courtyard Blvd., will host a free breakfast on Friday, August 28 for those 65 or older from 7:00-9:00 a.m. RSVP is required by August 20 by calling 217-728-4300.
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Allenville church concert series
•July 29, 2026•
The Allenville Christian Church, located at 201 Allen Street, will present P.J. Anderson on Saturday, August 8 at 6:00 p.m.
Every lyric and song by singer-songwriter P.J. Anderson reflects her deep love for God and commitment to sharing the Gospel. Touring nationwide, she uses music as a way to serve others, believing she is called to love, serve, and spread faith. P.J.’s music career began humbly in Veterans’ homes where she sang for residents she felt were often forgotten. These experiences inspired her first CD, ‘Gone’, recorded in Nashville, where she was encouraged to begin songwriting. With prayer and spiritual growth, she went on to write all the songs on her next album, ‘I Want to Be a Witness’, allowing audiences to connect deeply with her personal story.
Refreshments will be available, a free Will offering will be taken. For more information, contact Pastor Bob Vail at (217) 254-3433.
Delinquent tax auction
•July 22, 2026•
Moultrie County, as Trustee, has completed their tax deed proceedings on real estate properties that were delinquent for 2022 and prior real estate taxes. The County, as Trustee, will now offer for sale the real estate obtained to the public. They will offer approximately 5 items through a sealed bid auction sale. All sealed written bids must be in the Moultrie County Treasurer’s Office located in the Moultrie County Courthouse, 10 S. Main Street – Suite 10, Sullivan, Illinois 61951 no later than the close of business on August 14, 2026. All online bids must be submitted via www.iltaxsalebids.com no later than the close of business on August 14, 2026.
The sale of these lots should be a major benefit to both the Taxing Districts and the neighboring property owners. This sale will place the properties into the hands of individuals who have an interest in owning them. The County, as Trustee, hopes that these new owners will both maintain the property and keep the real estate taxes paid. By eliminating abandoned properties, the appearance of the neighborhood should improve, and the value of adjoining properties should increase.
The required minimum bid is just $826.00 per item. All items will be sold to the highest sealed bid received on or before August 14, 2026. Complete bidder’s packets and sale catalogs are now available at the Moultrie County Treasurer’s Office or online at www.iltaxsale.com.
For further sale information, contact the Auction Sale Department of the Moultrie County Tax Agent’s Office. The telephone number is 1-800-248-2850 or 618-656-5744 or visit us at www.iltaxsale.com. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Fridays.
Bethany Blood Drive
•July 22, 2026•
The Bethany fire station, located at Route 121, Bethany, will be the site of a Bethany Community Blood Drive on Tuesday, August 11, from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. For an appointment, call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org.
Bring a photo ID or your blood donor card, or two other forms of ID. Save up to fifteen minutes when you donate blood by using RapidPass. Visit RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass for more information.
If you are eligible type O, B or A donor, consider making a Power Red donation. Red blood cells are the most commonly transfused blood component.
The Blood Drive is hosted by the Theta Psi cheese ball ladies of Bethany.
Dalton City Car Show
•July 22, 2026•
The 16th Annual Dalton City Car Show All Wheel Extravaganza will be held Sunday, July 26 from noon to 5:00 p.m. Registration will begin at 10:00 a.m. in downtown Dalton City. The registration fee is $20 and goody bags will be given to the first 150 entries. An MC/DJ will provided entertainment throughout the day, food trucks and vendors will be on site and a silent auction and 50/50 will be held.
For more information contact Harley’s Hideout 217-874-2309, Shamrock Pub 217-874-9701 or email daltoncitycarshow@gmail.com
Sullivan 4th of July park game winners
•July 15, 2026•
Stanly Guin Memorial Turtle Race winner: Mason Miller of Sullivan.
Watermelon Eating Contest winners:
0-4: 1st Wrenleigh Cannon of Sullivan, 2nd Nora Daum of Decatur, 3rd A’Doin Brown of St. Louis, MO.
5-7: 1st Stella Vanarsdale of Decatur, 2nd Emmett Moon of Sullivan, 3rd Aibai Brown of Sullivan.
8-10: 1st Shelby Green, 2nd Bea Lentz, 3rd (tie) Cash Pitts and Alayja Hogan all of Sullivan.
11-14: 1st Beatrix White of Decatur, 2nd (tie) Chloe Briscoe and Peyton Schum both of Sullivan, 3rd (tie) Mason Miller and Maddox Roney both of Sullivan.
15-17:1st Chloe Cobb of Sullivan.
18 & Over: 1st Brice Cannon, 2nd (tie) Megan Hurt and Caleb Irvin, 3rd Joleen Matheson all of Sullivan.
Sack Race winners (all of Sullivan):
0-4 1st Maeve Shasteen, 2nd Tye Frost, 3rd Wrenleigh Cannon.
5-7: 1st Ellie Lawrence, 2nd Brittlyn Wilson, 3rd Anthony Frost.
8-10: 1st Alayja Hogan, 2nd Owen Russell, 3rd Brock Frost.
11-14:1st Payton Schum, 2nd Bentley Meadows, 3rd Sadie Meadows.
15-17:1st Whitney Novota, 2nd Stella Schum.
18 & Over: 1st Chaz Wilson, 2nd Emily Miller, 3rd Aimee Shasteen.
SIU celebrates graduates
•July 15, 2026•
Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville held commencement ceremonies in May with local students among degree recipients. Graduates include: Broronica Layon of Windsor, BS Mortuary Science and Funeral Service, Cameron Hughes of Gays, BS Agricultural Systems and Education, Grace Moeller of Findlay, AAS Radiological Sciences, and Alyssa Thompson of Sullivan, BSN Nursing.
Genealogy workshop series
•July 15, 2026•
The next genealogy workshop at the Moultrie County History Center will be at 6 :00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 21 at 1303 South Hamilton, Sullivan. This month’s free class will focus on searching online genealogy databases and websites, such as Ancestry, Family Search, Newspapers.com, Fold3 and Find-A-Grave. Bringing a laptop/tablet is highly recommended, though not required. Call (217) 728-4085 or email mocohgs@gmail.com for more information.
Allenville church concert series
•July 8, 2026•
The Allenville Christian Church, located at 201 Allen Street, will present Riven on Saturday, July 11 at 6:00 p.m.
Riven is a newly formed Southern Gospel ministry from the St. Louis area. Riven came together as four puzzle pieces of God’s plan, fit together in perfect harmony. The mission of Riven is to preach the Gospel through song and to share our faith experiences with audiences young and old. What does riven mean? Jesus as He was on the cross was riven, pierced in His side. The blood and water flowed from His side. When He took His last breath and it was finished a new covenant was formed. The new church as we know it was established.
Refreshments will be available, a free Will offering will be taken. For more information, contact Pastor Bob Vail at (217) 254-3433.
MCHGS presents local barn tour
•July 8, 2026•
As you travel through the southeast corner of Bethany, a beautiful red round barn is likely to catch your eye. If you’d like to see more of this unique structure and learn about its design conception, please join the Moultrie County Historical and Genealogical Society for a free tour of George Bone’s Round Barn on Thursday, July 16th. A long labor of love, George Bone’s Round Barn is a testament to the power of perseverance.
Attendees are welcome to meet at the History Center to carpool or drive themselves directly. If carpooling: meet at the History Center in Sullivan, 1303 South Hamilton, to depart by 6:10 p.m. If driving directly: turn south off IL-121 across from Callahan Construction - barn is visible - watch for dedicated parking signs. The tour will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m.
For more information, follow us on Facebook for the latest details or contact the History Center at (217) 728-4085 or mocohgs@gmail.com for more information.