•May 1, 2024•

by Ariana R. Cherry

Superintendent Shannon Cheek continues to inform the public about the urgent need for renovations and repairs in the district’s school buildings. Ongoing work is underway at the Arthur Grade School restrooms. During the BOE meeting on April 17, Cheek shared photos showing plaster work needed at the Lovington Grade School. Additionally, he mentioned lingering HVAC and plumbing issues at the high school, which will continue to increase as the building ages.  Cheek warned that the plumbing and HVAC issues at the ALAH building could come with a significant price tag. Read More

•April 24, 2024•

The City of Sullivan has scheduled their clean up days for May 6th-12th. All items residents wish to have picked up should be on the curb by 6:00 a.m. on their designated pickup day.

The city is split up into different zones to be picked up a designated day (see map). Also all residents on Jackson and Hamilton Streets will have pick up on Monday, May 6th. The southeast section is split down the middle of Water St., Lebanon St., and Patterson Road. Residents on the north side of Water St., the east side of Lebanon St. or on the north side of Patterson Road will be picked up on Thursday, May 9th. Residents on the south side of Water St., the west side of Lebanon St. or on the south side of Patterson Road will be picked up on Friday, May 10th. This area will also include all residents on the east and west sides of Patterson Road. Read More

•April 17, 2024•

Why are children particularly susceptible, and what can parents do about it? 

By Angela Hogan

Lead exposure is a serious health concern for children, with potentially devastating consequences. Unfortunately, its exposure in children can occur and accumulate almost undetected.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), children at highest risk for lead exposure are typically under age 6, from low-income households, or reside in homes built before 1978.  

Based on available data, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) currently recognizes most ZIP codes in Moultrie County as having an increased risk of pediatric lead exposure. 

Parents and caregivers should be vigilant for potential sources of lead in their children’s environment. They need to remove or mitigate these exposure sources and know how and when to seek healthcare intervention. Read More

•April 10, 2024•

By Sharon Barricklow

Sullivan’s baseball fields will be getting an upgrade after the City Council approved accepting an Open Spaces Land Acquisition and Development Grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

The $576,000 grant must be matched by the city, either in cash or “in kind” work done by city laborers. The new project will upgrade baseball and softball facilities, something supporters told the council was  needed.  Read More