•November 1, 2023•
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is inviting fifth and sixth grade writers and artists from around Illinois to participate in this year’s Annual Poster, Poetry, and Prose Contest. The contest theme for the 2024 awards is “Where Does Rain Go? How Can We Slow the Flow?” focusing on understanding how rain moves through the landscape, the effects of droughts and floods, and how we can adapt to help protect our water resources. Read More
•November 1, 2023•
Share joy and give hope this November by supporting the Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Foundation’s Holiday Festival, November 10 to 13.
Starting with an online auction at 8 am on Friday, November 10, the Festival will include a variety of ways for the community to get involved and support SBL Behavioral Health Services. Proceeds will help provide emergent needs for uninsured patients, resources for providers to use in therapy, assistance with the substance abuse crisis in the communities SBL serves and fund school assemblies to address mental heath needs of area youth. Read More
•November 1, 2023•
Every day the news is filled with negative stories of what teenage youth are doing. Yet, every day we also have thousands of young people who are doing great and positive things. The Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) recognize that teens can play an essential role in improving the lives of families, schools, and communities. Given our vast network of established chapters in schools, FCCLA provides a tremendous vehicle for young people to take on projects and activities in all areas of life. From youth violence to financial fitness and healthy lifestyles, FCCLA members are tackling issues that not only affect the world today but their future also. Read More
•November 1, 2023•
Local restaurant Windsor’s Pub will be hosting a visit from America’s Best Restaurants (ABR) in early November 2023.
America’s Best Restaurants, a national media and marketing company focusing on bringing attention to local, independently-owned restaurants, will bring its ABR Roadshow to the restaurant on November 10th. Popular dishes will be highlighted, along with an extensive on-camera interview with owner Justin McWhorter about the restaurant’s special place in the community. The episode will be aired extensively on social media channels at a later date. Read More
•November 1, 2023•
I’ve learned so much from reading books, but I’ve learned a lot from listening to music, too.
Prince taught me the Lord’s Prayer in his 1993 song “Controversy,” for instance.
I’ve rarely attended a church service that wasn’t a funeral or a wedding, and I’ve been to a lot more funerals than weddings, so I’ve grown accustomed to the rituals of funeral services in many religions.
Back in 1977, when Kansas released its “Point of Know Return” album, I thought it odd that Steve Walsh pronounced “eulogy” as “elegy” in the final verse of the haunting song “Nobody’s Home.” Read More
2013
The Sullivan Fire Department moved forward with construction to add six additional bays making for a much roomier firehouse. The 8,100 square foot addition was added to the south side of the existing building at a cost of $760,687.25.
Sullivan schools went above and beyond to receive the SchoolSearch 2013 Bright Star Award for the 12th time in 13 years. The awards looks as districts whose students’ academic performance ranks in the upper one third of Illinois school districts but whose expenditure per pupil ranks in the lower one-fourth of Illinois school districts for the previous year. Read More
•October 25, 2023•
The 46th Annual Lake Shelbyville Eco-Meet, coordinated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was held at Camp Camfield Ecological Study Area on October 19th.
The Eco-Meet is an environmental competition for school students that are in junior high and high school. Junior Varsity teams are comprised of four students from grades seven and eight. Varsity teams are made up of four high school students from grades nine through twelve. A total of 140 students from 35 schools competed in this year’s event. Read More
•October 25, 2023•
Lake Land College is celebrating Veterans Appreciation Month by recognizing and honoring local Veterans throughout the month of November.
During the week of Nov. 6-10, all Veterans throughout the Lake Land community are invited to add a photo from their time of service to a display in the Luther Student Center. Family members and friends are also invited to display a photo of a loved one who served. Picture frames and information cards will be provided. All photos can be picked up at the end of the week. Read More
•October 25, 2023•
By Cheri Burcham
Family Life Educator
Learn essential tips for a better aging life experience
As people age, they face many changes and challenges, from losing loved ones to declining health and independence. That’s why it’s essential to give them the meaning they need to live this stage of life with dignity. University of Illinois Extension offers a free online series, Lessons for Living 2024, where people can learn valuable life lessons and get relevant, easy-to-understand tips for living an inspiring, healthy, and enriching life. Read More
•October 25, 2023•
With the Medicare open enrollment period beginning on Sunday, Oct. 15, older adults looking to make changes to their Medicare coverage can receive trusted, unbiased, one-on-one counseling and assistance through the Illinois Department on Aging’s (IDoA) Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP).
“This is an exciting time for Medicare; with new drug price reductions on the horizon, it is imperative that you compare your current Medicare coverage to the 2024 options for Medicare health and drug coverage,” said Illinois SHIP Director Sandy Leith. “SHIP offers personalized service with your best interest in mind. Let our passionate and caring counselors give you peace of mind that you are making the most of your Medicare experience.” Read More