A Look Back…3-13-2024

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2014

In the 20 years that the Sullivan Community Education Foundation had been awarding grant money to local organizations and groups, that year saw close to, if not the largest payout. A total of $56,226.85 was awarded at the teacher appreciation dinner to various groups for education related projects. The majority of the money went to three grant applicants for the purchase of iPads and charging devices. The third grade teachers at Sullivan Elementary were awarded $9,579 for 20 iPad 2s and two charging stations. A grade above, teachers were awarded $14,369.85 for 30 iPad 2s and three charging trays. Sullivan Middle School math teachers rounded out the largest of the grant awards, receiving $14,878 for 30 iPad 2s and charging stations.  Read More

Area FCCLA Chapters Meet for Conference

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•March 6, 2024•

submitted by Ginger Voegel

As part of National FCCLA Week, ALAH FCCLA attended the IL FCCLA Section 7 Winter Rally Conference in Charleston on Wednesday, February 14. FCCLA members from nine area schools made up the approximately 100 participants at the event. Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond High School students, Perla Juarez-cuevas, Logan Burgin and Kryssy Hutchins along with adviser, Ginger Voegel attended. Read More

MSCRC Second Chance Employment Fair 

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•March 6, 2024•

The Moultrie Shelby County ROSC (MSCRC) would like to invite all area job seekers and hiring entities to their upcoming Second Chance Employment Fair. We are very excited to have the opportunity to host this event on Thursday, April 11, 2024, from 10 am-2 pm at Building 1225 in Sullivan. Read More

Try a New Meat and Potatoes Dish this St. Patrick’s Day

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•March 6, 2024•

St. Patrick’s Day presents the perfect opportunity to try authentic Irish cuisine as well as foods and beverages that have become associated strictly with the holiday (like green beer). It’s likely someone you know will be cooking corned beef and cabbage this St. Patrick’s Day. But what if you’re among those who just doesn’t fancy the salted and pickled flavoring of this familiar favorite?

“Zesty Braised Beef with New Potatoes” isn’t exactly corned beef, but it can be a worthy alternative. It’s warm, filling and flavorful, and can be just the thing to eat on a chilly March day. What’s more, this rich beef can pair well with a dark stout like Guinness. Enjoy this recipe, courtesy of “The Healthy Slow Cooker” (Robert Rose) by Judith Finlayson. 

Zesty Braised Beef with New Potatoes

Serves 8

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

2 ounces chunk pancetta, preferably hot pancetta, diced Read More

LLC Commencement Ceremony

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•March 6, 2024•

Lake Land College will celebrate with graduates during a Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 10, 2024 at 6 p.m. in the Field House.

“All of our graduates have accomplished so much, and we are excited to celebrate this milestone with them at this year’s Commencement Ceremony,” Lake Land College President Josh Bullock said. Read More

Giannoulias Advocates to Make Digital Driver’s Licenses & IDs Available

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•March 6, 2024•

Continuing his commitment to modernize the Secretary of State’s office, Secretary Alexi Giannoulias is championing legislation to allow Illinois residents to start using digital driver’s licenses and state IDs.

Giannoulias’ backing marks the first time the Illinois Secretary of State’s office has supported such a measure, which now includes digital IDs as well as digital driver’s licenses. HB 4592 is sponsored by State Representative Kam Buckner (26th District) and State Senator Michael Hastings (19th District). If the bipartisan legislation passes, implementation could occur as early as next year.

“Smartphones have become convenient places to store everything from movie tickets, boarding passes and credit cards,” Giannoulias said. “With technological advancements and additional safeguards to make it the most secure and state-of-the-art system in the nation, we’re confident Illinoisans will soon have the option to ‘carry’ a digital version of their driver’s license or state ID.” Read More

A Look Back…3-6-2024

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2014

The vendor that IDNR chose in 2010 to renovate and ultimately reopen Eagle Creek Resort issued the state agency a notice of termination effective later that week. BMDD Resort, the vendor who was awarded the bid to renovate the resort walked away from the project after what they cited as a frustrating relationship with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. 

Two teams from Moultrie County, The Beacon Blizzards and the Bug Squashers raised money for the Special Olympics by taking the Polar Plunge into Lake Decatur. The Bug Squashers team raised $1893 for the Polar Plunge winning the award for the most money raised by a team with five or less members. The Beacon Blizzards, a team from the Moultrie County Beacon raised $1,248. Tara Nickerson of Bethany also participated in the plunge as part of 106.7 The Fox’s team and under the team Future Teachers of America, Bryan Binion of Arthur and Kelsey Bolin and Lane Elliott of Gays all participated.  Read More

Family and Consumer Sciences Professionals Help Area Residents to “Live Well”

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•March 6, 2024•

Overall health and wellness is a lot more than how one looks. Wellness includes multiple dimensions: physical, emotional, environmental, financial, intellectual, occupational, social, and spiritual.

This Living Well Month in March, Family and Consumer Sciences professionals at University of Illinois Extension promote how all aspects of wellness improve the lives of people, families, and communities. Read More

SBL to Host Free Kidney Screenings

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•March 6, 2024•

The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois is teaming up with Sarah Bush Lincoln to provide a free kidney and health screening from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, March 15, for all community members. The screening will be held in the Rush and Salk Rooms of the SBL Lumpkin Education Center, 1000 Health Center Drive En-trance C.

Anyone interested in getting screened for kid-ney disease, high blood pressure or diabetes is encouraged to attend. There is no cost to be screened, and appointments are not necessary. Read More