•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.

•April 12, 2023•

The Decatur Audubon Society invites members and other interested persons to its general monthly meeting at Rock Springs Nature Center, 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur on Sunday, April 16 at 2:00 p.m. The meeting will begin with a bird study about the World Migratory Bird Day and how water sustains bird life. Melody Arnold will explain the importance of celebrating World Migratory Bird Day and Kristen Ragusa will highlight waterfowl species that migrate through our Central Illinois area. Following brief announcements, Dawn Dannenbring, Climate Organizer of Illinois People’s Action, will present the history and features of the Climate with Equity Jobs Act (CEJA) passed in 2022, that includes funded authority to create and staff 13 Job Hubs in Illinois, including one in Decatur. Light refreshments will be available following the presentation.

•April 12, 2023•

“The Amazing Earl Walker” will be presented at the Moultrie County Historical and Genalogical Society’s History Center located at 1303 S. Hamilton St., Sullivan at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 20. The program will be presented by his granddaughters, Carla Davis of Herrick, Lynn Jeffris of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, and other family members and will be a power point presentation. Earl Walker is considered amazing in Moultrie County’s history by local historians because he was an innovator, successful businessman, the builder of “hard roads” all over central Illinois, and a pioneer aviator who supported the well-known Moody Brothers of Dalton City when they set their 344 hour flight endurance record in 1939. The Earl Walker Company, now owned by the Wheeler family, is one of the oldest businesses in the county. The public is invited to attend and will be invited to share their memories.

•April 12, 2023•

The Bethany Senior Citizen Potluck will be held on Wednesday, April 19 at the Bethany firehouse. Bingo is at 10 am and meal at 11 am. The ham will be furnished. Everyone welcome.