•June 10, 2026•

by DM Williamee

On Tuesday, May 2nd, Mid Illinois Senior Services of Sullivan’s monthly ‘Dine with a Doc’ had guest speaker, Dr. Wesley D. Allan, PhD, give a presentation on anxiety. Dr. Allan is an Associate Professor, Coordinator of Clinical Psychology, M.A at EIU.

Dr. Allan, a warm and engaging speaker, covered the various aspects of anxiety, including what it is, its causes, and what can be done about it. First focusing on its multiple effects on the body and what it feels like, he then shared that older adults are most worried about health and financial issues as they age, which resonated with many in attendance. 

•June 10, 2026•

On Saturday, May 30th, in Arthur, C.H.I hosted its annual color fun run to raise funds to support mental health service providers in the surrounding counties. This year’s run had a fantastic turnout: 146 pre-registrations, 43 day-of registrations, and over 40 volunteers participated. Over $6,000 was raised by participants, and C.H.I. will match that amount, bringing the total to over $12,000 to be donated to Douglas County Public Health (school-based clinic) and Moultrie Counseling Center. 

Prizes from donors were also awarded, including Milwaukee & Echo power tools, RTIC & Igloo coolers, gift cards, and apparel from local businesses, travel chairs, birdhouses, and tactical gear.

•June 3, 2026•

by DM Williamee 

On the afternoon of Saturday, May 23rd, the Sullivan Street Machine Association held its season-opener car show on the Square in Sullivan, whetting auto enthusiasts’ appetites as car show season begins for 2026. While early on it looked as if it might rain, the weather cooperated, and it was not only dry but perfectly temperate, with a nice breeze. Local enthusiasts and club members converged on the square to show off a wide variety of street machines, including classic cars, muscle cars, trucks, golf carts, and anything else proud owners brought down to be admired, whether classic or current. The sun might not have been shining, but the autos on the square were.

Their next events will be the St. Jude’s ‘Dash and Bash’ car show at Wyman Park in Sullivan on Saturday, June 13th, with registration at 10:00 a.m., 11:00 to 1:30 p.m. the car show itself, and awards presented at 2:30 p.m. The event following the ‘Dash and Bash’ will be “Cruise Night on the Square’ on Saturday, September 5th, on Sullivan’s Square. All makes, models, and years will be welcome, and dash plaques will be available for the first 100 registrants. There will also be free popcorn provided by Boy Scout Troop 39, live music by Shovelhead, and door prizes awarded at 6:00 p.m. For more information, call (217) 728-7848 or (217) 273-8487, or visit Facebook at www.facebook.com/SullivanSMA.

•June 3, 2026•

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The Moultrie County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) has announced a new emergency notification system for Moultrie County residents and business owners. Moultrie County has transitioned from the previous CodeRED system to a new Moultrie County Emergency Notifications service. It’s designed to quickly send notifications about severe weather, road closures, public safety matters, and other time-sensitive events to specific locations when and where they matter most. 

When severe weather strikes, roads may close unexpectedly, or emergencies may affect your community. Timely information can help keep families, employees, customers, and property safe. Whether you’re a parent trying to keep your family safe or a local business owner responsible for employees and operations, receiving timely information can help you make decisions during rapidly changing circumstances.