•October 29, 2025•

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Thirty-two members of the Sullivan High School Chapter of FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America), along with advisors Ms. Voegel and Ms. Taylor, attended the FCCLA Fall Leadership Conference held at Eastern Illinois University on October 22nd. This conference hosted FCCLA chapters and advisors from the Central Illinois area for a morning of leadership development, student engagement, and collaboration. The meeting was led by Illinois FCCLA State Officers from Shiloh High School and Chrisman High School. 

•October 29, 2025•

Free laundry days in Moultrie County, coordinated by Moultrie County ROSC and sponsors, are as follows:

Thursday, November 20th: Sullivan Wash and Fold, 809 West Jackson Street, Sullivan, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Sponsored by Highway Church of Christ.

Thursday, December 18th: Sullivan Wash and Fold, 809 West Jackson Street, Sullivan, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Sponsored by Sullivan Wash and Fold.

This event runs from 9:00 a.m. until noon, or until funds run out. If you would like to call ahead and see if funds are still available, call (217) 549-7427.

To sponsor a free laundry day, contact Skylar Miller, Moultrie County ROSC Coordinator at (217) 549-7427, or email at skylark@hourhouserecovery.org. Founded in whole or in part by the Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery.

•October 29, 2025•

The Mid-Illinois Senior Center is located at 113 E. Jefferson Street in Sullivan. The Peace Meal Senior Nutrition program lunch is served weekdays (except holidays) at 11:30 a.m. Call (217) 728-8521 for more information on the events below or the Peace Meal.

4th: 10:00 a.m. exercise class, 11:00 a.m. Dine with a Doc, (free lunch provided by Eastview Terrace of Sullivan).

5th: 1:00 p.m. hand and foot, 1:00 p.m. Bridge.

•October 29, 2025•

by DM Williamee

On Friday, October 31st, and Saturday, November 1st, the Sullivan Show Choir Booster will be presenting Fright Nights, with two showings per night at Sullivan Middle School, with full-sized candy bars provided by Country Financial with each paid admission. Show one, “Kids Lighted hour” will be from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., and from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. will be “Prepare to be Scared.” Tickets may be purchased in advance at both the Sullivan Elementary and Middle Schools for $5.00, or payment can be made at the door for $6.00. 

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Last Friday night at Thomas Conn Park in Lovington, the Lovington Park Board hosted a ‘Trunk or Treat’ event for the community. Awards were presented for best decorated golf cart, best decorated trunk, and each age group. The overall winner was Noah Lemarr, dressed as a pirate.