•May 3, 2023•

Moultrie County Monthly Quarter Madness will hold their March Quarter Auction on Wednesday, May 10. The event will be held at the Sullivan American Legion. The charity of the month is the American Legion Auxiliary. Founded in 1919, they are made up of spouses, mothers, daughters, and granddaughters of veterans. They are dedicated to serving veterans, military and their families. The Sullivan unit provides gifts for local nursing home veterans for various holidays throughout the year. And they support local youth organizations and families in the community. At the May Quarter Madness, vendors could include: direct sales such as Avon, Scentsy, JBloom Jewelry, Thirty-One, Tastefully Simple, Paper Pei (formerly Usbourne Books), Pampered Chef, PLUS different craft vendors, hair bows, pet products, laser engraved designs and more. Come shop the vendors and stay for the Quarter Auction. Bring your quarters for charity items and extra bidding. All-In-Paddle will be $20. Doors open at 6:00 pm and the Quarter Auction begins at 6:30 pm. All ages are welcome to attend. Food will be available for purchase through Highway Heartburn Food Truck in the Legion Parking Lot. Drink purchases can be made through the Legion. For more information visit “Mo Co Monthly Quarter Madness” Facebook page.

•April 26, 2023•

The Oakland Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the 40th annual spring city wide yard sale in Oakland on Saturday, May 6th from 8:00 am to ? In conjunction with this, the Hindsboro community, 6 miles west on Rt. 133 is also having a city wide yard sale. Maps will be available at McQueen Lumber in Oakland. For further information, call 217-346-2125.

•April 26, 2023•

The Lovington First Christian Church is holding an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Thursday, May 11 from Noon to 6:00pm. Please note that it is staying open one hour longer than offered in the past. Online pre-registration is now available with redcrossblood.org. Pre- registration is a great way to get a time that works best for you. Walk-ins are always welcome!

•April 19, 2023•

Lake Land College is joining community colleges throughout the state of Illinois and the entire nation in celebrating National Community College Month this April.
As does Lake Land College, community colleges provide opportunities for people to change their lives through the power of an education. Lake Land College helps people transform their lives, and in turn, their families and their communities.
“We are very excited to be joining community colleges throughout the state of Illinois and the entire nation in celebrating National Community College Month this April,” Lake Land College President Josh Bullock said. “Just as we do here at Lake Land, community colleges provide opportunities for people to change their lives through the power of an education. We help people improve their lives, and in turn, their families and their communities. “
Governor JB Pritzker recently issued a statewide proclamation for April 2023 to be Illinois Community College month, highlighting the valuable role community colleges have in Illinois. Some highlights from this proclamation include the following:
“The Illinois Community College System is the third-largest in the nation, with 48 community colleges and 39 college districts located through the state.”
“According to the Illinois Community College Board, Illinois community colleges educate 60% of the students enrolled in public higher education.”
“Illinois is first in the nation in bachelor’s degree completion rates among the 54 percent of community college students who transfer.”
“Nine of out 10 of the state’s community college graduations live, work, pay taxes and raise their families in Illinois.”
“Earning an Associate of Applied Science or long-term certificate from an Illinois community college adds more than $570,000 in lifetime earnings.”
“Nearly 74% of Illinois employers have hired a community college graduate.”
The Lake Land College Board of Trustees expresses gratitude to the administration, faculty and staff for always putting students first.
To learn more about Lake Land College, visit lakelandcollege.edu.

•April 19, 2023•

Per City Ordinance 40-4-37 Section (B), while there is no permit required for a temporary sign, there is a time limit on how long they maybe displayed. Keep this in mind when displaying your signs in public areas such as the boulevard in front of Hardee’s and by Kirby Foods. In addition, no signs are to be posted on public utility poles for any reason without permission from the City. The Ordinance can be viewed on the City Website or at the Planning & Zoning Office located in the Courthouse Suite #1.