•June 5, 2020•
Lake Shelbyville - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Shelbyville would like to announce
Lone Point Campground is now open. Lone Point Campground is 100% reservable and campers
must have a reservation through R1S prior to setting up on a campsite. Campers are reminded to
follow CDC guidelines while recreating at Lake Shelbyville.
Lone Point Group Camp is also open and available by online reservation. Group camp
reservations must be 2 weeks in advance and no greater than 1 year in advance. The group camp is
available for single site first come, first served camping when there are no reservations posted.
For campsite availability or to make a reservation, please visit www.recreation.gov. Reservations
by phone at 1-877-444-6777 are scheduled to resume on July 1, 2020. For additional information,
please call the Lake Shelbyville Project Office at (217)774-3951.
Category Archives: News Briefs
Menu 6-3-2020
Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Monday, June 8 - Sausage and Gravy, Mini Potato Bakers, Warm Fruit Compote, Biscuits, Fruit Juice
Tuesday, June 9 - Taco Salad w/Meat, Cheese Beans, Lettuce, Tomato, Sour Cream & Taco Sauce, Sliced Peaches, Taco Chips, Pudding
Wednesday, June 10 - Pepper Beef over Brown Rice, Peas and Carrots, Warm Cinnamon Baked Apples, Whole Grain Wheat, Fresh Fruit
Thursday, June 11 - Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Breaded Tomatoes, Dinner Roll, Mandarin Oranges
Friday, June 12 - Roasted Pork Loin, Baked Beans, Sicilian Veggie Mix, Apricots, Whole Grain Wheat, Graham Crackers
Regional Office of Education #11 Recognition of Excellence Awards
•June 3, 2020•
The Regional Office of Education #11 is pleased to announce the 2020 Inaugural ROE #11 Recognition of Excellence Award Recipients.
The Regional Office of Education #11 requested nominations from each school district within the region seeking to highlight a pre-kindergarten through grade 12 educator who has modeled excellence in education. Nominees included exceptionally skillful and dedicated individuals who have the respect and admiration of students, parents, and co-workers. They also play active and useful roles within their communities as well as schools; often distinguishing themselves as leaders. Their most important quality is their superior ability to inspire a love of learning in students of all backgrounds and abilities. Read More
Liberal Arts Colleges in Peril; Can They be Saved?
•June 3, 2020•
By Jim Nowlan
NP Guest Columnist
There are 4,000 degree-granting colleges and universities in our nation: community colleges, private liberal arts colleges, regional and urban public universities, and graduate research centers. I have taught within each type; each has its strengths and makes distinctive contributions to society.
Yet I have a soft spot in my heart for the liberal arts college, of which there are 700-800 in the U.S. With 500-2,000 students each, the schools offer a personal approach rarely found elsewhere. Rather than specialize the mind, these schools broaden and enlarge the mind.
Illinois has more than its share of these colleges, from Rockford down to McKendree in Lebanon. They were often started in the 19th century by Yankee ministers who believed in the civilizing influence of higher education, and before the development of public colleges. Read More
Peaceful Protest at Illinois Statehouse Draws Large Crowd
Hundreds of demonstrators protest peacefully outside the Illinois Statehouse on Monday to speak out against violence by law enforcement against African Americans. (Credit: Peter Hancock of Capitol News Illinois)
•June 3, 2020•
By Peter Hancock
Capitol News Illinois
phancock @ capitolnewsillinois.com
A peaceful protest organized largely by teenagers drew several hundred people to the Illinois Statehouse on Monday to demonstrate against the recent death of George Floyd in Minnesota and countless other African Americans who have died at the hands of law enforcement throughout the U.S. in recent years.
Monday’s protest came the day after an estimated 3,000 vehicles took part in a parade through the state capital’s downtown area while more violent protests gripped Chicago and other major cities throughout the U.S. Read More
Illinois Dept. of Agriculture and Racing Board Announce Patron Free Live Racing
•June 3, 2020•
Horse racing is returning to Illinois tracks in June. The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) worked with various stakeholders to bring patron free standardbred and thoroughbred racing back on tracks around the state while adhering to the social distancing guidelines. The move is an effort to provide economic relief to the horse racing industry, as other states have done.
“These conditions necessitate changes to keep horse racing going in Illinois” said Domenic DiCera, Illinois Racing Board, Executive Director. “The return of live horse racing in Illinois is welcomed by many hardworking men and woman that work and are committed to this industry.” Read More
Superintendent-Y Stuff: A Walk with Mr. Walk – Meal Program Continues
•June 3, 2020•
By Ted Walk, Supt.
Sullivan CUSD #300
Throughout the school closure, Sullivan staff made it a priority to ensure that our students had access to meals at no cost to the student.
This was achieved by scheduling daily opportunities to pick up food at school, utilizing locations in town for meal distribution, and even running bus routes to deliver to our rural residents.
We were thrilled that we were able to provide over 30,000 meals from mid-March through the month of May. Read More
Illinois House Advances Major Expansion of Mail-in Voting: Bill would also allow curbside voting
•June 3, 2020•
By Ben Orner and Rebecca Anzel
Capitol News Illinois
borner @ capitolnewsillinois.com
The Illinois House of Representatives advanced a bill Thursday that would greatly expand voting by mail in the November general election, as well as make the day a state holiday this year.
By a 72-43 vote, and three members not voting, the House sent Senate Bill 1863 back to its original chamber. The bill was introduced last year as a piece of unrelated legislation and passed by the Senate. It was gutted this week in the House and replaced with the election language via amendment.
Senate passage, which was still possible Thursday night, is needed to send the bill to Gov. JB Pritzker to sign.
The 26-page amendment proposes unprecedented changes to state elections law to facilitate the 2020 general election and make voting easier and safer amid societal restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
Cool, Wet May Ends a Wet Spring in Illinois
•June 3, 2020•
May was much colder and moderately wetter than average across Illinois, bringing an end to a wet spring season, according to Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford at the University of Illinois’ Illinois State Water Survey.
The preliminary statewide average May temperature was 60.5 degrees, 2.2 degrees below the 30-year normal. Preliminary statewide average total precipitation for May was 5.41 inches, 0.81 inches wetter than the 30-year normal.
Temperatures Read More
Letter to the Editor 6-3-2020
Please Return Flags to Veterans’ Graves
My Fellow Americans,
Each year we honor and remember our Veterans.
I proudly place 8 x 12 American Flags on family Veterans graves. Read More