Donations to not-for-profit organizations are usually ramped up during the holiday season, and if you plan to spread charity and generosity, remember that your good deed may be rewarded when you get the benefit of your contribution as a deduction on your tax return.
The Illinois CPA Society recommends following these steps to be sure you maximize your generosity while complying with IRS requirements: Read More
by Cara Allen
U of I Extension Family Life Educator
You may think of forgiveness as a gift that costs you more than you’re willing to give. But it’s also a gift that uniquely blesses the giver and receiver. Although forgiveness is a non-traditional holiday gift, one that you can’t wrap up and put under a tree, it may be appreciated more than any other gift you’ve ever offered. Read More
The inaugural SHS Future Redskins Basketball League will begin this coming January and is open to Sullivan 4th, 5th, and 6th grade boys and girls. Read More
The Jackson Family of Dealerships in Sullivan, will host a community event Saturday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.There Santa Claus himself will be available for pictures. Pictures with Santa may be taken on a personal camera or cellular device at no cost. Read More
November 2013 will always be remembered for the tornado outbreak November 17 that produced 25 tornadoes across Illinois based on the latest reports. While not as dramatic, weather conditions for the month of November were colder and drier than average, according to Illinois State Climatologist Jim Angel at the Illinois State Water Survey, Prairie Research Institute, University of Illinois. Read More
The Broadcasting Club at Lake Land College recently collected 1100 pounds of food and donated it to the Mattoon Community Food Bank.
According to Greg Powers, broadcasting instructor, the canned food drive is sponsored by the Broadcasting Club each year, and every year the campus community comes together to work for a good cause. Read More
by Aspen Cassidy
The Okaw Valley FFA Chapter started this year with 60 members, a marked increase from last year. Members elected Tanner Coleman as president; Natalie Jeffers, vice president; Paige Robinson, secretary; Ethan Macklin, treasurer; Austin Hill, TJ Williams and Grace Harlin, historians; Hannah Landreth, reporter and Kam Roley, sentinel. Read More
Santa will leave the Firehouse and arrive at the depot to be greeted by members of the Okaw Valley band to hear children’s Christmas wishes from 10-12 this Saturday. Read More
Foundation to Donate up to $2,000 per Location Across United States
This holiday season, as shoppers seek the ideal gift for their loved ones, Shopko Hometown Foundation is giving back to the hometown communities it is privileged to serve. For every signature Shopko Hometown in Sullivan receives between December 1 and December 24, the Shopko Hometown Foundation will make a $1 donation to Sullivan School District (up to $2,000 per store) as part of its Help Us Give Back initiative, a program that is being run in all 181 store locations across the country. Customers may sign their name once a day, every day to show their support; no donation or purchase is required. Read More
Green Mill Village in Arcola will host a Holiday Walk 8 a.m.-noon Dec. 14.
The day will begin with a breakfast with Santa served at Carriage Crossing. Kids crafts will be featured at Santa’s Workshop at the Best Western PLUS 8 a.m.-noon. Storytime with Mrs. Claus will be held at 9, 10, and 11 a.m. The Holiday Walk will conclude at noon with final silent auction winners announced. Read More