Springfield – As part of a flurry of bill signings Friday, Governor Pat Quinn (D-Chicago) signed legislation into law that will prohibit the use of aerial drones to interfere with lawful hunting activities. Read More
C.E.F.S. Awards Sullivan Post Office for Community Service Excellence
Submitted
C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation’s Board Chairperson, Jean Finley (Right) presents Community Service Excellence Award to Tanya Chappal (Left) for the Sullivan Post Office Employee sat the recent 48th Annual Board of Directors meeting.
C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation recently showcased their 48th year of accomplishments that demonstrated that community action helps people and changes lives. During the 2013 annual meeting various people and organizations were recognized as valuable community partners who enhanced the level of service to those in need. According to C.E.F.S. Chief Executive Officer Paul White, “Without community partners like Sullivan Post Office Employees it would have been difficult to attain and achieve the agency outcomes and successes.” Read More
Kaskaskia Watershed Association Showcase Meeting
Carlyle Lake - The Kaskaskia Watershed Association, Inc. will hold its 13th Annual Showcase on Friday, September 6, at the Kaskaskia River Marina located in New Athens, Illinois. The event is open to the public and hosted by the Kaskaskia Watershed Association, Inc. (KWA) and the Lower Kaskaskia Stakeholder, Inc (LKSI). Registration and lunch begin at 11 a.m.
Immediately following lunch, a three hour barge tour to view areas along the Kaskaskia River will be offered.
This year’s, theme “Kaskaskia Has It All” – River, Recreation, Rail, and Road, will showcase the lower reach of the Kaskaskia River from Fayetteville to the Confluence of the Mississippi River. The Kaskaskia River plays a vital role in the success of navigation, environmental stewardship, agriculture, water supply, recreation, and industry in the southwestern Illinois region. Read More
Lake Land College Announces Fall GED Class Schedule
Lake Land College’s Adult Education is offering GED classes throughout the Lake Land College district. GED classes will be held 5-9 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays in the Arthur Public Library, 225 S. Walnut St. and 5:30-9:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at the First Methodist Church, 216 W. Jefferson St. in Sullivan. Read More
“Running for Office in the 1800s”
Free history program on September 1 in Decatur
Those interested in politics and the 19th century may wish to drop in at 2 p.m. Sunday, September 1, at Homestead Prairie Farm as Professor Dan Monroe of Millikin University presents “Running for Office in the 1800s”. Read More
Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford Reacts to Moody’s Downgrade on More Illinois Universities
“As state leaders continue to put off work on necessary pension reform, Moody’s Investors Service has more bad news for Illinois,” said Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford. Moody’s has downgraded $1.56 billion of debt issued by the University of Illinois, and lowered the ratings on six other state universities including Illinois State University, Southern Illinois University, Eastern Illinois University, Western Illinois University, Northeastern Illinois University and Governors State University. Read More
Soil Moisture Continues to Decline in Illinois
Soil moisture continued to decline across Illinois with levels at two inches, 27 percent lower on August 15 than those from July 15, according to Jennie Atkins, Water and Atmospheric Resources Monitoring (WARM) Program Manager at the Prairie Research Institute, Illinois State Water Survey, University of Illinois.
Soil moisture in the state averaged 0.17 water fraction by volume (wfv) at depths of two inches on August 15, which is significantly lower than the historical average of 0.25 wfv. Levels dropped throughout the state with central Illinois having the lowest numbers, averaging 0.14 wfv or just at the wilting point for most soils measured. Read More
Area 4-Hers Compete at State; Earn Awards
The following 4-H members received awards during the Illinois State Fair 4-H competitions: Read More
Girl Scout Informational Meeting for Those Interested in Joining
An informational meeting regarding membership with the Girl Scouts will be held 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 28 at the First United Methodist Church in Sullivan. Read More
Area Deer Hunters Invited to Men’s Event
The public is invited to a men’s fellowship breakfast to be held at Solid Rock Chapel in Sullivan Saturday, September 14. Read More