Precipitation was near normal for the month of October in Illinois, at a statewide average of 3.2 inches. The long-term average, or normal, for October is 3.26 inches of precipitation, according to Illinois State Climatologist Jim Angel at the Illinois State Water Survey, Prairie Research Institute, University of Illinois. Read More
Taylor Wins Statewide Writing Competition
Kirsten Taylor, an Eastern Illinois University student from Sullivan, won first place in the freshman/sophomore division of the 2013 Illinois Sociological Association Undergraduate Student Paper Competition. Read More
Fall Concert Nov. 26 in Decatur
The Decatur Choral Society’s Opus 24 will presents its fall concert “How Great Our Joy!” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 26. Read More
One Stop Community Christmas Back for 2013
Volunteers are gearing up for the third annual holiday assistance program, One Stop Community Christmas (OSCC), which will assist those in need in Coles, Cumberland, Shelby, Douglas, Moultrie, Edgar and Clark counties.
The goal of OSCC is to put the spotlight on the family during the Christmas season. Last year more than 300 volunteers helped serve nearly 1,600 children. Read More
Featured Speaker on Ligas Consent Decree Nov. 19
Tony Records, court-appointed monitor for the Ligas Consent Decree will speak in Decatur November 19. Read More
ALHS Takes the Stage Nov. 1, 2
Arthur-Lovington High School will be on stage Friday and Saturday, November 1 and 2, with a production of “Maid To Order.” Read More
Mo-Do 4-H Fundraiser
Members of the Moultrie-Douglas County 4-H program are required to pay a program fee to be in 4-H.
Following the 4-H achievement program Saturday, the group is planning a live and silent auction to raise money to cover this cost. The Achievement Program will begin at 1 p.m. with the auction event to immediately follow. Monies collected will be used for the 4-H program fee.
Missions Conference Set at New Life Church
New Life Church of Sullivan is hosting its 2013 Mission Conference Friday evening and Sunday morning, with guest speakers in each session.
The schedule is as follows:
7 p.m. Friday, October 25: Dr. Mark Barclay, known worldwide as a Preacher of Righteousness, and founding pastor of Living Word International Church in Midland, Mich., will speak. For more than 25 years, he has traveled the world, preaching the uncompromised Word of God. He is the author of many books and loves to teach and provide leadership. The weekly national telecast hosted by Pastor Barclay reaches millions of people with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Read More
Family Resiliency Center Helps Study How Food-Bank Clients Afford Basic Non-Food Items
Many families struggle to afford basic non-food household goods, such as personal care, household, and baby care products, according to a new nationwide Feed America study that benefited from assistance from the University of Illinois Family Resiliency Center (FRC). Read More
Findlay Legion to Host Halloween Activities
The Findlay Legion Auxiliary will host their annual Halloween supper 5-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25. Chicken and noodles, BBQ sandwiches, chili, cheese salad, peanut butter sandwiches, deviled eggs, potato salad, dessert, and drinks will be served. The annual Halloween parade will begin at 7 p.m. at Butch’s Mini Mart led by the Okaw Valley Marching Timberwolves. Costume judging will begin in the Legion Hall after the parade. Read More