News Progress

Eagle Pond Duck Dinner

•November 13, 2024•

By Janet Roney

We’ve been following the route from Waterloo, Illinois to Lafayette, Indiana that is described by William Biggs in his Narrative of the Capture of William Biggs by the Kickapoo Indians in 1788, which is on the internet. It is the earliest account I have found of traveling through Moultrie County.  

Using his narrative, which says they traveled about 25 to 35 miles a day, they arrived on the shores of Eagle Pond north of the present Sullivan about three in the afternoon on the fourth day of his captivity. “They had some dried meat, tallow, and buffalo marrow rendered up together, lashed and hung upon a tree about 20 feet from the ground, which they had  left there in order to be sure to have something to eat on their return.” He’s talking about one of the walnut trees in Eagle Grove on the northwestern shore of the lake!

•September 11, 2024•

Among the more indelible images to emerge on September 11, 2001 was the sight of two planes crashing into the North and South Towers of the World Trade Center. Still photos and video footage of those planes flying into the Twin Towers were the first images of the attacks many Americans saw, and no one who watched events unfold that morning will ever forget those images. Read More

•September 11, 2024•

The 100 Club of Illinois’s annual Crappie Fishing Tournament is returning to Lake Shelbyville on Saturday, September 28th in Bo Woods. The annual event invites any and all to join the finishing tournament and raise funds while remembering our fallen heroes. Starting bright and early, registration will begin at 5:30 and run for an hour, registration time will also include live well checks and boat launches. Lines in officially kicks off at seven and ending with lines out at two. Lastly on the schedule, weigh in is at 2:30 at Bo Woods. Team entry fees will be $80 and the ‘Big Fish Contest’ fee is $20. Following the weigh in at the end of the day, there will be a fish fry and silent auction at the Sullivan VFW, 1132 IL-32, where a 50/50 raffle will also take place. Registration is currently open and sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information or questions on the fishing tournament contact Kelsey Tomko at Ktomko@100clubIL.org. To register online and see registration options visit www.100clubil.org. 

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Sept. 16 - Biscuits and Gravy, Paco Blend Veggies, Hot Fruit, Fruit Juide

Sept. 17 - Fried Chicken

Twice Baked Mashed  Potatoes, Lima Beans, Cucumber Salad, Bread or Roll

Sept. 18 - Hamburger, Hashbrown  Casserole, Corn and Black Beans, Pina Colada Cake, Bun

Sept. 19 - Sub Sandwich, Turkey, Ham, Cheese, Veggie Pasta Salad, Minestrone Soup Summer Fruit Salad, Sub Bun

Sept. 20 - Pasta with Meat Sauce, Peas, California Blend, Romaine Side Salad

•September 11, 2024•

Waffles can be enjoyed any time of the day. While traditionally breakfast fare, waffles can be a sweet or savory dessert as well. 

When waffles are paired with the flavors of a traditional Banana Foster dessert, they can be a decadent breakfast or impressive evening treat. Enjoy this recipe for “Kentucky ‘Nanners Foster Waffles” from “Lord Honey Traditional Southern Recipes with a Country Bling Twist” (Pelican Publishing) by Chef Jason Smith.

Kentucky ‘Nanner 

Foster Waffles

Serves 4 to 6

Nonstick cooking spray

2 cups all-purpose flour

1⁄4 cup white sugar

1 tablespoon baking powder

1 teaspoon salt Read More