Mid Bank & Trust was named the Central/Southern Illinois Community Lender of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Illinois District Office for the sixth consecutive year. This award is presented to the community bank with the best overall performance record for lending to small businesses in central and southern Illinois in 2018. Read More
Category Archives: News Briefs
Illinois House Sends Marijuana Legalization to Gov. Pritzker
Legal retail sales could begin Jan. 1, 2020
•June 5, 2019•
By Peter Hancock
Capitol News Illinois
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois House on Friday passed a bill legalizing adult recreational marijuana in the state.
The 66-to-47 vote sends House Bill 1438 to Gov. J.B. Pritzker who campaigned in 2018 on a platform that included legalizing marijuana. The Senate approved the bill on Wednesday, 38-17.
“The state of Illinois just made history, legalizing adult-use cannabis with the most equity-centric approach in the nation,” Pritzker said in a statement released after the vote. “This will have a transformational impact on our state, creating opportunity in the communities that need it most and giving so many a second chance. In the interest of equity and criminal justice reform, I look forward to signing this monumental legislation.”
Friday’s vote, however, came after a marathon debate that lasted nearly four hours, leaving lawmakers with less than 10 hours to complete the rest of their business for the session. That forced leaders to announce the House would continue meeting Saturday and Sunday.
With passage of the marijuana bill, Illinois is poised to become the 10th state in the nation to legalize its use by adults for recreational purposes. But it would be the first to do so by a comprehensive statute enacted by the legislature rather than through a ballot initiative.
Vermont legalized marijuana through legislation in 2018, but that law covered only personal use and cultivation. It did not include retail sales. Read More
Remember When? 5-29-2019
25 Years Ago This Week
Tom Wopat and his Full Moon Band gave an outstanding performance on the main stage during the Festival of Stars. Wopat brought a huge following of fans with him, which helped the Festival greatly. Eight-year-old Cortney Rauch said she enjoyed the Festival because of the carnival. “I liked the Cobra ride and all the prizes.”
Eighty-six participated in the 5K run/two mile run during the Festival of Stars. The overall winner for males was Mark Avery of Decatur with a time of 16:12, and Lisa Hale of Lovington was the overall winner for females with a time of 21:46. In the two-mile walk, Audrey Harshman took first place with a time of 24:45, Jan Dust was second and Pat Flannell was third.
Shannon Phillips was named valedictorian and Melanie Harlin was salutatorian for Lovington High School. Among other things Phillips was class president, an All-Conference volleyball player, and a recipient of 11 awards and scholarships this year. Harlin’s highlights included being class vice-president, prom queen and she was also the recipient of 11 scholarships and awards. Read More
Spark Presents Art in Tabor Park
•May 29, 2019•
Sullivan Spark Culture and Entertainment Committee will bring Art in Tabor Park June 7 from 6-8 pm .
On the first Friday of each month during spring and summer, Mason Point will present musical entertainment to the public from 6-8 pm.
Free popcorn and water will be provided to all who attend. Read More
Signs to Attend Aurora
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Signs to Attend Aurora
Leighton Burcham signed his Letter of Intent to compete in Track and Field at Aurora University on Tuesday, May 21 at 2:45 p.m. in the Sullivan High School gym. Pictured during the signing are Leighton with parents Cheri and Brad Burcham of Sullivan.
Moultrie County Real Estate Tax Bills Mailed
•May 29, 2019•
Moultrie County real estate taxes were mailed May 24. The first installment is due July 2, 2019, and the second installment is due September 3, 2019.
Taxpayers should examine their tax bills including the back of the bill to make sure all of the information is correct. It is the responsibility of the property owner to report all address changes to the assessor’s office, 728-4951. Assessment and exemption questions should be directed to the Supervisor of Assessments office. Read More
Letter to the Editor 5-29-2019
Letter to editor,
Thank you, Kevin Gaither, for speaking out in response to the church sign that was posted so ignorantly.
God created all men and women in His image, and He loves us all as His own.
People are so quick to judge!! Can’t we all love one another unconditionally? Read More
Menu 5-29-2019
Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Monday, June 3 - Salisbury beef pattie, mashed potatoes, broccoli, Texas toast, peaches
Tuesday, June 4 - Taco salad w/meat, lettuce, cheese, beans, tomatoes and salsa, peaches, taco chips, pudding
Wednesday, June 5 - Chicken pot pie, creamy cole slaw, whole grain biscuits, warm chunky applesauce
Thursday, June 6 - Ham and beans, copper carrots, cornbread, gelatin w/fruit
Friday, June 7 - Roasted pork loin, frosted sweet potatoes, seasoned green beans, dinner roll, grapes
McKendree Degree for Graduate
•May 22, 2019•
Elizabeth Inman of Sullivan received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing degree from McKendree University during commencement exercises held May 11.
Inman is the daughter of Jill Inman of Sullivan and Michael Inman of Charleston and a 2014 graduate of Sullivan High School.
This year marked McKendree’s 179th commencement exercises. A total of 663 degrees including 152 masters and 479 bachelors degrees were bestowed.
Founded in 1828, the historic Lebanon campus is 25 miles from downtown St. Louis.
Nursing Home Week Celebrations
Photo by Mike Brothers
Nursing Home Week Celebrations
As part of the American Nursing Home week celebration residents at Sullivan Health Care got dressed up and had a prom Thursday. It was a week of celebration with Western Day and Sports Day preceding Prom for the 75 attendees. After prom? What else but Hawaiian Day on Friday.