•September 29, 2021•
Members of One Book One Sullivan read diligently all summer long, reading a book from the Rebecca Caudill book list each week. The group’s goal is to choose a book that would be enjoyable to readers of all ages in Sullivan and the surrounding communities. The students will announce their 2021-2022 community-wide book title on Monday, November 22nd around 8:10 a.m. in the middle school gymnasium. The students hope that the community will share the joy of books as much as they do. The following is a list of the top 4 selections: Read More
Category Archives: News Briefs
Millikin University to Celebrate Homecoming
•September 29, 2021•
Millikin University will be hosting a hybrid 2021 Homecoming Celebration during the weekend of Oct. 1-3, that will include both in-person and virtual events.
This year’s Homecoming theme, Big Blue Rewind, invites guests to turn back time, reconnect with friends and celebrate their shared history of Millikin. Whether you’re from the vinyl, 8-track, cassette, CD, iPod or streaming generation ... Homecoming promises to provide a mixtape of sweet memories, both old and new.
Homecoming activities will start on Monday, Sept. 27, with the Homecoming Kickoff on the Miller Quad from 6 – 8 p.m. Millikin’s annual Chalk the Walk will be held on Friday, Oct. 1, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on the walkways around Shilling Hall on Millikin’s campus. Read More
Pritzker Signs New Legislative Maps
•September 29, 2021•
By Capitol News Illinois
Despite opposition from Republicans as well as reform groups, Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday signed into law the revised state legislative district maps that lawmakers passed in August, opening the door to almost certain court challenges.
“These legislative maps align with the landmark Voting Rights Act and will help ensure Illinois’ diversity is reflected in the halls of government,” Pritzker said in a statement.
But not everyone agrees that the maps do reflect the state’s diversity. The political action arm of the reform group CHANGE Illinois issued a statement arguing that they actually dilute minority voting power. Read More
LLC to Host Virtual Nursing Information Sessions
•September 29, 2021•
Lake Land College will be hosting virtual nursing information sessions on Oct. 7 at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. as well as Oct. 14 at 6 p.m. Attendees will learn why Lake Land’s Nursing programs are ranked third in the state, as well as the various options for a nursing career.
The informational sessions are customized to meet the interests of those considering a career in healthcare to those who have been working in the nursing field for years and would like to advance in their careers. Read More
Jesse White Awards Adult Literacy Grants
•September 29, 2021•
Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White awarded over $5.6 million in Adult Literacy Grants to help students develop and enhance their reading, math, writing and English-language skills.
Libraries in our area who were awarded grants are: Arthur Public Library District, $8,283.60; Marrowbone Public Library District, $3,877.78; Lovington Public Library District, $2,718.43; Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library, $6,549.00; Windsor Storm Memorial Public Library District, $2,174.15. Read More
Self-Management Skills for Chronic Health Conditions
•September 29, 2021•
By Cheri Burcham
Family Life Educator
Ignoring a chronic condition will not make it go away, and suffering is a poor management technique. If you live with a long-term health condition, why not learn how to more effectively manage it and live an active and fulfilling life? Read More
Menu 9-29-2021
Senior Peace Meal
For reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Oct. 4 - Sausage in Gravy, Hash Rounds, Orange Juice, Sautéed Mushrooms, Onions & Bell Pepper, Biscuit
Oct. 5 - Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes w/Brown Gravy, Italian Green Beans, Cranberry Salad, Whole Grain Wheat
Oct. 6 - Beef Tortellini, Peas, Carrots, Tropical fruit Salad, Bread
Oct. 7 - Country Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes w/White Gravy, Nantucket Vegetables, Apricots, Whole Grain Wheat
Oct. 8 - Goulash, Seasoned Greens, Pineapple Chunks, Whole Grain Dinner Roll
Lake Shelbyville Disabled Deer Hunting Blinds Available at Whitley Creek Recreation Area
•September 29, 2021•
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Shelbyville is offering additional deer hunting opportunities at Whitley Creek Recreation Area in Moultrie County for disabled deer hunters holding a state issued P2A card. Disabled hunters will be able to reserve one of 4 blinds in the closed Recreation Area during archery deer season. All four blinds were built by Boy Scouts to earn their Eagle Scout status. Read More
Sullivan AMBUCS Deck Roof On Habitat House
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Sullivan Ambucs members Tony Feeler and Bob Waelde work at the Habitat home site recently. A group of Ambucs members helped to deck the roof that day.
•September 22, 2021•
The Sullivan AMBUCS partnered with the Moultrie County Habitat for Humanity on September 9 to put the roof on the newest Habitat build. According to Bob Gillespie, the club suggested that Habitat find a day where they could come out and help build the home. The prefaced their offer by saying they would be willing to do any job no matter how hard, dirty or crummy. “Given the advancing ages of out Care-a-vanner builders who are all retired couples/individuals we don’t have many volunteers who are able to work at heights such as on a roof,” he said. Read More
Badge Fair at Rhodes-France
Photo by Susan McGrath
Badge Fair at Rhodes-France
Scouts from the Greater St. Louis Council gathered at Rhodes-France Scout Reservation Saturday, Sept. 11 for Trades Day to earn merit badges in areas like welding, automotive repair, and digital technology, among others. Scouts from a troop in Sullivan were part of this Welding class. There were 56 Scouts in attendance for the day and about 6 badge counselors, as well as Camp Chef Scott Sims of Pana, to keep everyone well fed.