•July 17, 2024•

There’s no shortage of ways to impart flavor to foods when cooking at home. Smoking food is one method that has grown increasingly popular in recent years. 

Smoking imparts unique flavor to a wide variety of foods. Like other approaches to cooking, smoking involves a learning curve that may include some trial and error. Grilling enthusiasts who want to try their hand at smoking food can keep these tips in mind.

• Remember the mantra “low and slow.” Low and slow is the preferred method among cooks experienced in smoking. The method involves cooking foods at low temperatures for long periods of time. When smoking, unlike with traditional grilling, cooks want to ensure the food is not directly over a flame. Smoking stones can be used to absorb and deflect heat, and similar products can accomplish the same. That absorption and deflection allows foods to cook slowly, which in turns helps impart the smoky flavor people love. Read More

•July 17, 2024•

The Eastern Illinois Foodbank will have the foodmobile in Moultrie County on every third Monday of each month. To register online visit eifclient.com to pre-register, only first time visitors must register. To view the current schedule of the foodmobile visit eifoodbank.org/help/mobile.html. Eastern Illinois Foodbank has been alleviating hunger and nourishing strong communities since 1983, totaling over 10.7 million pounds of food to families and communities in need, 2 million of that was fresh produce. EIF covers 14 different counties or just over 14,500 square miles. Last year alone Eastern Illinois Foodbank was able to provide 490,000 pounds of food through 76 foodmobile in rural areas. EIF does not stop at home security with food, they have also provided more than 56,000 students and their families food through the School Market program and also distributed 69,000 backpacks of food to schoolchildren to combat hunger over the weekend. “Hunger is a community issue. You are not alone” stated EIF on the foodmobile visiting Moultrie county.

•July 17, 2024•

By Cheri Burcham

Family Life Educator

The Cultivating Caution webinar series focuses on agriculture safety

Taking the extra time to plan safety precautions into daily routines can save a life when accidents occur, and they will. The agriculture industry is filled with risk, injury, and danger at about every turn.  

Cultivating Caution is a monthly webinar series that explores the latest research, recommendations, and tips for staying safe, healthy, and aware while working in the numerous areas of today’s agriculture industry. The series is co-sponsored by the University of Illinois Agricultural Safety & Health Program, College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, farmdoc, and University of Illinois Extension.  Read More

•July 17, 2024•

Illinois is known for its strange weather and even stranger summer weather patterns, leaving us residents at its mercy. The 4th of July though a wildly appreciated and celebrated holiday is nothing compared to the energy and love centered in Moultrie County’s celebration. Starting with a parade in the morning and leading up to the spectacular firework show that draws visitors from miles and miles to get a glimpse of that central Illinois hospitality. Like most years, the holiday was at the mercy of the weather, leaving many worried for late night fireworks shows or even during the daytime activities. Read More

2014

Citing the city an example of a community that has taken the initiative to assure a continued quality of life for its citizens, Kevin Gaden, President & CEO of the Illinois Municipal Utilities Association (IMUA), named Sullivan as the 2014 IMUA Member Community of the Year. Sullivan mayor Ann Short and Sullivan distribution foreman Shannon Risley were on hand to accept the award at a ceremony held in Springfield.

Edna Bailey was the winner of the Sullivan Fourth of July raffle, taking home $5,354.50. Read More