•February 8, 2023•
Southern Illinois University Carbondale strengthened its commitment to students in central Illinois on Wednesday, Feb. 1 with an agreement to bring the expertise of a doctoral research university to qualified community college students by providing the option to earn their bachelor’s degrees remotely and at a lower cost in 10 academic programs.
SIU Chancellor Austin A. Lane and Lake Land College President Josh Bullock signed an agreement for the Saluki Step Ahead program. Established in 2021, the program enables students who graduate with an associate degree from partnering community colleges to complete their SIU bachelor’s degrees online in accounting, business administration, criminology and criminal justice, early childhood, elementary education, health care management, history, nursing (RN to BSN), psychology and radiologic sciences. Read More
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Tiaras and Ties
•February 8, 2023•
Sullivan Dance Studio is hosting “Tiaras & Ties” on Saturday, February 18 from 5:00-7:30 p.m. at Building 1225. This is an event recommended for princesses age 3 & up accompanied by their special guy. A new VIP Experience has been added this year with appetizers, catered dinner, princess tiara, VIP dessert, early entry seating and more. The VIP experience doors open at 4:45 p.m. and general admission doors open at 5:45. Dancing, photographer, craft, refreshments and the playground are part of this event. Funds raised help benefit the Sullivan Dance Studio Competition Team Booster Club. Register online at www.sullivan5678.com/tiaras-ties. Contact the dance studio for more information and questions—217-728-9111.
Menu 2-8-2023
Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Feb. 13 - Ham and Beans, Copper Carrots, Fruit, Cornbread
Feb. 14 - Chicken Parmesan, Green Beans, Yellow Squash, Romaine Salad, Spaghetti
Feb. 15 - Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Zucchini & Tomatoes, Three Bean Salad, Bread
Feb. 16 - Steak Bites over Noodles, Hot Greens, Basil Carrots, Fruit
Feb. 17 - Salmon Burger, Baked Beans, Broccoli-Cauliflower Salad, Fruit Crisp, Bun
2022 Moultrie County Final Multiplier Announced
•February 8, 2023•
Moultrie County has been issued a final property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to David Harris, Director of the Illinois Department of Revenue.
The property assessment equalization factor, often called the “multiplier”, is the method used to achieve uniform property assessments among counties, as required by law. This equalization is particularly important because some of the state’s 6,600 local taxing districts overlap into two or more counties (e.g. school districts, junior college districts, fire protection districts). If there were no equalization among counties, substantial inequities among taxpayers with comparable properties would result.
Under a law passed in 1975, property in Illinois should be assessed at one-third (1/3) of its market value. Farm property is assessed differently, with farm homesites and dwellings subject to regular assessing and equalization procedures, but with farmland assessed at one-third of its agriculture economic value. Farmland is not subject to the state equalization factor. Read More
Remember When? 2-8-2023
25 Years Ago This Week
The Sullivan City Council advanced $67,983 in TIF funds to the Sullivan School Dist. That amount represented the cumulative bond revenue loss to the district for 1993 through 1996. The city received this “extra” money from the implementation of a tax rate to pay the Sullivan Elementary School bonds.
After going more than a month without a victory, the Bethany Mustangs bounced back to win three of four games. They defeated Findlay for the second time in a week 62-47 in non-conference action. The team had a tough home loss to Beecher City earlier in that week. Read More
ISBE Launches Search for Sponsors and Sites to Serve Nutritious Summer Meals
•February 1, 2023•
There may still be a lot of winter left but the Illinois State Board of Education is already thinking ahead to the summer break and how children will continue to have access to healthy meals. ISBE is launching the search for new Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) sponsors and sites to help bring free nutritious meals to children across the state.
School districts, community organizations, churches, camps, park districts, and others helped serve more than 3.1 million meals last summer through SFSP, which is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and administered by ISBE. There were 133 SFSP sponsors and 1,560 meal sites in 53 of the 102 counties in Illinois. Read More
Menu 2-1-2023
Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Feb. 6 - Sausage Gravy, Paco Vegetables, Hot Fruit Compote, Juice, Biscuit
Feb. 7 - Beef and Noodles, Herbed Peas, Stewed Tomatoes, Fruit
Feb. 8 - Fried Chicken, Hash Brown Casserole, Seasoned Green Beans, Coleslaw, Roll
Feb. 9 - Skillet Rice w/Ground Beef, Lyonnais Carrots, Fruit Dessert, Cornbread
Feb. 10 - Breaded Pangasius Fish, Ranchero Beans, Brussels Sprouts, Romaine Salad, Bun
Millikin Women’s Basketball Extends Winning Streak
•February 1, 2023•
The Millikin women’s basketball team rolled to its 13 straight win defeating North Central College 86-60 on January 28 at the Griswold Center in Decatur. Millikin is now 16-3 overall and 10-0 and in first place in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW). Read More
Dawkins Advances to District Competition
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Dawkins Advances to District Competition
Mae Dawkins, freshman at Sullivan High School and member of the FFA chapter, received 2nd place in creed speaking competition held at Clinton school last week. Dawkins will advance to district competition next.
Sullivan Dance Studio’s Competition Team Hosts Preview Showcase
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Sullivan Dance Studio’s Competition Team Hosts Preview Showcase
Sullivan Dance Studio’s 2022-2023 Competition Team hosted their annual Preview Showcase at Sullivan High School on Sunday, January 22. Friends, family and the public were invited to attend to view the team’s 32 different routines. Competition season for the team begins in just a few weeks. This year’s team is made up of 40 dancers age 2-17 from Sullivan and surrounding towns. Members include (in no particular photo order): Adalee Foster, Addi Finn, Addie Patterson, Addisyn Carter, Alayna Young, Aleena Ingram, Alyssa Taylor, Aubrie Payne, Avery Florey, Avery Patterson, Avery Smith, Blair Camp, Brinnley Hobbs, Elizabeth Owens, Emma Hostetler, Fionn Lynch, Gabrielle Carpenter, Gianna Krieger, Hannah Taylor, Kaylee Hostetler, Kinley Short, Knox Weakly, Kylin Wehrle, Lexi Yoder, Lillian Hood, Macie Rodgers, Mara Inman, Mia Lovett, Miah Voegel, Natalia Beals, Pearl Akins, Roxanne Clark, Sarina Voegel, Sophie Elliott, Sophie Foster, Synthea Doss, Tiffany Hostetler, Tinley Krieger, Zoe Lynch and Zola Krieger.