•August 9, 2017•
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is the law of the land. Even though it was not repealed, we need to keep what is working and fix what is not. Read More
Category Archives: News Briefs
Frequently Asked Social Security Questions with Answers
•August 9, 2017•
Question:
Why should I sign up for a my Social Security online account?
Answer:
my Social Security gives you a personal online account you can securely use to check your Social Security information and do business with us. With a my Social Security account you can:
• Keep track of your earnings and verify them every year; Read More
Illinois EPA Files Community Water Supply Rules with Pollution Control Board
New Rules Streamline Community Water Supply Requirements
•August 9, 2017•
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) Director Alec Messina today announced the Agency has submitted proposed new rules to the Illinois Pollution Control Board and revisions to other parts of Subtitle F of the Illinois Pollution Control Board’s rules addressing community water supplies. The proposed rules are the culmination of five years of work from an Illinois EPA workgroup. Read More
Taylor Cole named President, Firestone Building Products
•August 9, 2017•
Editor’s Note: Taylor Cole, known in Sullivan as “Tad”, attended Sullivan school system K thru 12, graduating in 1984. Cole enjoyed the friendship of a proud sailor Robert Best and has many friends in the Moultrie County area. Rich Voltz had a strong influence on Cole’s life during his high school years. His parents are Dean and Judy Cole of North Carolina, formerly of Sullivan.
Taylor Cole, currently President, Commercial Off-the-Road (OTR), has been named President, Firestone Building Products, LLC, effective August 14, 2017, reporting to Bill Thompson, Chief Operating Officer, Bridgestone Americas. Taylor succeeds Tim Dunn, who announced his intent to retire, effective October 1. Taylor and Tim will work closely to ensure a smooth transition. Read More
Remember When? 8-9-2017
25 Years Ago This Week
A promissory note written by Abraham Lincoln was discovered in the Moultrie County Courthouse by researcher William D. Beard for The Lincoln Legal Papers, a state research project on Lincoln’s 25 years in law practice. A group of jurors got to examine the note dated May 28, 1851 which indicated county residents H. C. Carney and Joseph Clark owed Lincoln a total of $50 within five months. One $20 payment was made in Nov. 1851 and another $20 in June 1852 with no final payment recorded.
The mayor of Findlay Ohio, the namesake for Findlay, Illinois, spoke during the village’s 100 Years of Pride celebration. Train rides, a medicine show, carriage rides and street singers were featured during the three day centennial observation. Read More
Dry Weather Causing Crop Damage
•August 9, 2017•
Northern Illinois experienced heavy rain and widespread flooding in July. Meanwhile, parts of central and southern Illinois experienced dry weather that caused crop damage, according to Illinois State Climatologist Jim Angel of the Illinois State Water Survey at the University of Illinois.
On average, however, the statewide precipitation was 4.81 inches, which is 0.73 inches above normal.
In the northwestern part of the state, the average precipitation for July was 7.83 inches, and the third wettest July on record. The average wettest July on record was in 1902 with 9.21 inches. Read More
More Champions From 4-H Fair
•August 9, 2017•
Additional Champions from Moultrie Douglas 4-H Fair included: Grand Champion Heifer- Ashley Seegmiller, Awesome Arthur Clovers, Arthur
Reserve Grand Champion Heifer- Addison Stollard, Moultrie County Shining Stars, Sullivan Read More
OSF HealthCare Signs Letter of Intent with Presence Health
•August 9, 2017•
OSF HealthCare and Presence Health have signed a Letter of Intent for OSF HealthCare to take ownership of Presence Covenant Medical Center in Urbana and Presence United Samaritans Medical Center in Danville, Illinois.
The two organizations are currently finalizing the agreement and will then seek all necessary regulatory and canonical approvals. The transaction is expected to close during the first quarter of calendar year 2018. Read More
Millikin University Kicks Off Academic Year
•August 9, 2017•
First-year students at Millikin University will get a jump-start on their college experience during Millikin’s 2017 First Week program Aug. 15-20.
First Week is designed especially for new Millikin students to prepare them for what is ahead before classes begin on Monday, Aug. 21. The First Week experience teaches students about what is expected in the college environment, and how to best engage with the Millikin community to ensure success. Students will learn about student organizations, studying abroad, internships, student media, intramurals and recreation, community service and many more programs.
First Week activities begin with Move-In Day for residential students on Tuesday, Aug. 15, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Read More
Millikin Holds Open Auditions for the “Nutcracker”
•August 9, 2017•
The Moscow Ballet returns to Decatur, Ill., after eight years to perform the holiday classic the “Great Russian Nutcracker” on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Kirkland Fine Arts Center on Millikin University’s campus.
The immersive Christmas classic will feature 40 professional dancers, hand-selected area young dancers, the Millikin Children’s Choir, and a full musical accompaniment from the 65-member Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra (MDSO) under the direction of Dr. Sergey Bogza. Read More