•October 20, 2021•
The Sullivan Art Club will be hosting an art workshop on Saturday, October 23 at the St. Columcille Church hall located on the east end of the church at the corner of West Jackson and McClellan Streets. There is a dedicated entrance to the hall adjacent to the parking lot. The workshop will run from 9 am to 3 pm with an hour break for lunch. Participants may bring a sack lunch or dine at one of the area restaurants. Read More
Category Archives: News Briefs
Remember When? 10-13-2021
25 Years Ago This Week
The campus of Sullivan High School would remain open over the lunch hour. The Sullivan school board approved the amended recommendations of a committee appointed to study the feasibility of a closed high school campus--a practice that had been debated by the board over several months as a means of asserting more school control over students’ noontime behavior.
The Sullivan City Council adopted a street improvement ordinance. Adopted annually, that year’s non-referendum ordinance called for the borrowing of $50,000 to improve city streets and alleys and levied a tax for the payment of the principle and interest. The interest rate was 5.75 percent. Read More
Don’t Put Worms In My Mouth
•October 20, 2021•
By Jim Baumann
NP Guest Writer
Homophones happen.
Sometimes they’re just annoying. Sometimes, well, you have to chuckle.
I understand the pressures of calling in a big story on deadline. As a young reporter without a portable computing device, I actually called stories in to the copy desk using a notebook, a pen, a pocketful of quarters and a pay phone.
It’s nerve-racking.
It’s only slightly less nerve-racking these days with a laptop, I imagine.
With the Chicago Bears’ commitment to purchase the Arlington Park racetrack property fresh on their minds, some residents attended an Arlington Heights village board meeting Monday night to talk about it. Read More
Menu 10-13-2021
Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
October 18 - Pork Burger Sandwich, Baked Beans, Collard Greens, Mandarin Oranges, Whole Grain Bun
October 19 - Meatloaf, Creamed Peas and Potatoes, Breaded Tomatoes, Peaches, Whole Grain Wheat
October 20 - Creamed Chicken w/Green Onions & Pimentos, Tarragon Carrots, Corn, Pineapple, Biscuit
October 21 - Beef Stroganoff over Noodles, Broccoli, 3 Bean Salad, Warm Cinnamon Applesauce, Whole Grain Wheat
October 22 - Roasted Turkey, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Seasoned Green Beans, Pumpkin Pie, Dressing
Sullivan Homecoming Queen and King candidates
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Sullivan Homecoming Queen and King candidates
Senior Queen Candidates: Jesse Kirk, Alyssa Thompson, Morgan Wallace. King Candidates Back Row: Camden Dwyer, JJ Standerfer, Ben Bushue, John Voyles. Not pictured Alyssa Shriver.
Windsor Homecoming Parade 2021
Photo by Crystal Reed
Senior Float
The senior float in the Windsor Homecoming Parade held Friday, October 1.
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Windsor Homecoming Parade
Homecoming candidates Karlie Bean and Sam Welton ride in the parade.
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Homecoming Candidates
Windsor Homecoming candidates Emma Nichols and Landen Miller.
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More Homecoming Candidates
Homecoming Candidates Jack Welsh and Ella Gilbert wave during the parade.
2021 Windsor High School Homecoming Royalty
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2021 Windsor High School Homecoming Royalty
Front (l to r): Crown bearer Aisla Ibanez, 2021 Homecoming Queen Ella Gilbert, 2021 Homecoming King Samuel Welton, and Crown bearer Ethan Curry. Back Row (l to r): Freshman Attendant Halle Wright, Sophomore Attendant Delayne Austin, Junior Attendant Reese Bennett, Queen Candidates Emma Nichols and Karlie Bean, 2020 Homecoming Marylee Orman, 2020 Homecoming King Morgan Greuel, King Candidates Landen Miller and Jack Welsh, Junior Attendant Caiden Gerrond, Sophomore Attendant Daxten Bartimus, and Freshman Attendant Hayden Downs.
What to Know as State’s Eviction Moratorium Expires
•October 6, 2021•
By Capital News Illinois
The state’s eviction moratorium ed expire Sunday, Oct. 3, and what comes next for renters will likely depend on their county of residence, as county courts and sheriffs will all have different approaches to executing evictions.
Susan Simone, director of litigation and advocacy at Land of Lincoln Legal Aid, said during a phone call Friday, Oct. 1, her organization has “already started to see a huge upswing in cases being filed.”
Land of Lincoln Legal Aid provides services such as legal advice and court representation free of charge to low-income individuals in central and southern Illinois. More information is available at lincolnlegal.org or by calling 877-342-7891. Read More
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
•October 6, 2021•
“In October 1987, the first Domestic Violence Awareness Month was observed. That same year marks the initiation of the first national domestic violence toll-free hotline. In 1989 the U.S. Congress passed Public Law 101-112 designating October of that year as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Such legislation has passed every year since with NCADV providing key leadership in this effort.”
During this month of observance, each of the counties in Dove’s service area will have a local Candlelighting Ceremony to mourn victims, celebrate survivors, and commend those who join us to take a stand against this crime. The public is encouraged to attend, masks required.
- Shelby County Candlelighting Ceremony
Thursday, October 7, 7:00 p.m.
First Assembly of God Church
108 South Oak, Shelbyville Read More
University of Illinois Extension 101
•October 6, 2021•
By Cheri Burcham
Family Life Educator
I feel like it is a good idea to periodically give an “Extension 101” update. The University of Illinois Extension (Extension) is the outreach arm of the University of Illinois. Extension staff take the research from the U of I and other universities and disseminate it throughout Illinois communities and share with residents for practical purposes. We have been doing this for over 100 years.
Sometimes people only know about a particular program like 4-H or Master Gardeners, but Extension staff provides resources and programming in several subject areas, the main ones being:
· 4-H and youth development Read More