News Progress

•February 12, 2025•

The City of Monticello and Make it Monticello Tourism have announced the 11th Piatt County Antique Day on Saturday, March 1st, from 9am-4pm. The event, which began in 2013, is a way to spotlight the antique shops in some of the smallest communities (ex. Cisco, pop. 238) in one of the most rural counties in central Illinois. Visitors can traverse through Piatt County and dispel the cabin fever blues, while exploring these hidden gems in 4 rural Piatt County communities. With a record number of 13 stores participating, there is plenty to see and participants are encouraged to make a day out of it, with some shopping and dining too! Each stop has its own specialty and visitors are sure to enjoy the experience.

Allied Capital Title offices of Charleston, Mattoon, Shelbyville, Tuscola and Sullivan recently donated $640 to the SBL Health Foundation to support patients receiving care at the SBL Regional Cancer Center.

During the month of October, the offices donated a portion of closing costs to the Regional Cancer Center. Each office also collected other donations to contribute.

“Allied Capital Title has generously donated to the SBL Regional Cancer Center over the years, and we are grateful for their continued support,” SBL Special Events Officer Kim Lockart said. 

Windsor Jr./Sr. High School is pleased to announce their January Students of the Month Timmy Graber and Leah Kasey.

Timmy Graber is the son of Mark and Mariko Graber. He is currently in 8th grade and is in basketball. He is undecided on what he plans to do in the future.

While technology has revolutionized access to health information, the proliferation of inaccurate and potentially dangerous content online presents a significant public health challenge. It is essential to develop collaborative models that bring together researchers, educators, and community stakeholders to navigate this complex landscape. These models will ensure that citizens receive accurate, research-based health information. 

The Illinois Soybean Board (ISB) is looking for farmers interested in filling two of Illinois’ director positions with the United Soybean Board (USB). Any soybean producer who is engaged in the growing of soybeans in the United States who owns, or who shares the ownership and risk of loss of, is eligible. To be considered for the national leadership position, farmers must complete the required application and “Agreement to Serve” statement and return them to the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) office by Friday, March 7, 2025. Contact Dustin Scott, ISA Director of Operations, at 309-846-3673 or dustin.scott@ilsoy.org to receive a copy of the application and agreement to serve.