News Progress

•August 14, 2019•
“I am pleased to announce I am seeking reelection for Moultrie County Circuit Clerk.
Over the last nine months, I implemented the Criminal and Traffic Assessment Act within the Moultrie County Circuit Clerk’s Office. With July 1, 2019, being the effective date, I focused most of my time in office ensuring the transition went smoothly. This act essentially reconfigured the way Circuit Clerks across Illinois collect and distribute court ordered assessments. Read More

Senior Peace Meal

For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770

Monday, August 19 - Spaghetti w/meat sauce, herbed peas, applesauce, bread stick, brownie bites
Tuesday, August 20 - Roasted pork, zucchini bake, broccoli-cauliflower mix, whole grain wheat (1), Hawaiian salad
Wednesday, August 21 - Chicken fitter, vegetable rice pilaf, seasoned green beans, dinner roll, fresh fruit
Thursday, August 22 - Meatloaf, mashed potatoes w/gravy, corn and lima beans, whole grain wheat (1), dreamsicle gelatin
Friday, August 23 - Steak burger, lettuce and tomato slices, rotini vegetable salad, bun, cantaloupe

Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) observes one year as a state agency, recognizing digital achievements accomplished during the initial year. Established by law in July of 2018 through the unanimous, bipartisan vote of House Bill 5611, DoIT brings an enterprise approach to technology for the State of Illinois.
“My administration is committed to advancing innovation and technology so that state government delivers the services the people of Illinois deserve, and I’m confident that Ron Guerrier and the team at the Department of Innovation & Technology will make a difference for our residents,” said Illinois Governor JB Pritzker. “DoIT shares my priority of improving the way we deliver services and information to Illinoisans and I look forward to how they collaborate with other state agencies to achieve that objective.” Read More

•August 14, 2019•
A broken storm drain and a sink hole behind the bank prompted the Lovington Village Board to take a group tour of problem areas during a special board meeting July 29.
Insurance trustee April Daily suggested the board go as a group to inspect the barricaded locations behind the bank and the broken storm drain on Logan Street.
After touring the sites, the board returned to village hall and prepared work orders for the barricaded locations. Read More

•August 14, 2019•
By Ileana Saveley
Social Security District
Manager, Decatur

Older people are at a greater risk of fraud and other forms of financial exploitation. The United States Postal Service has seen an increase in mail fraud and is promoting community strength and fraud awareness as a way to prevent abuse. Social Security agrees. You can help your more vulnerable loved ones fight fraud.
You or a loved one might receive an advertisement in the mail, but it could be from a private company or even a scammer. United States law prohibits people or non-government businesses from using words or emblems that mislead others. Their advertising can’t lead people to believe that they represent, are somehow affiliated with, or endorsed or approved by Social Security. Read More