Recent Obituaries: Steven R. Phillips
Steven R. Phillips, 44, of Arcola, passed away 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Mattoon. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 24, 2026, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service on Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Penn Township Cemetery, Moweaqua. Memorials may be made in care of the family. Steven was born February 1, 1982, in Decatur; the son of James Odell and MaDonna D. (Wright) Phillips. As an avid outdoorsman Steven enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and just being … Read More
Recent Obituaries: Scott A. Reed
Scott A. Reed, 55, of Danville, formerly of Sullivan, passed away at 8:03 p.m. Sunday, August 16, 2026, in OFS Sacred Heart Medical Center, Danville. A visitation will be held from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Sunday, August 23, 2026 at Crossroads Christian Church, Danville with Celebration of Life services to follow at 3:00 p.m. with Pastor Miles Clark officiating. A visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 24, 2026 at the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan. Celebration of Life services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at the Reed Funeral Home Sullivan with Pastor Miles Clark and Pastor Bill … Read More
Sullivan youth performers invited to audition for two Little Theatre productions
•August 19, 2026• Photo by Ian KinkleyYoung performers take the stage during The Little Theatre On The Square’s April 2026 production of Disney’s Finding Nemo Jr. The production was part of the theater’s Future Stars Program and featured local youth performers in grades four through 12. by Jamie Crosier Young performers from Sullivan and surrounding communities will have an opportunity later this month to audition for two productions at The Little Theatre On The Square in Sullivan, with each offering a different kind of theatrical experience. Auditions for Matilda Jr. and A Christmas Story: The Musical will be held Sunday, … Read More
LLC announces spring full-time semester honors list
•August 19, 2026• Lake Land College recently announced full-time students earning academic honors for the 2026 Spring semester. To qualify for the president’s list, a student must have completed at least 12 credit hours in courses numbered 040 or higher per semester, excluding summer term, with a GPA of 3.8-4.0. To qualify for the dean’s list, a student must have completed at least 12 credit hours in courses numbered 040 or higher per semester, excluding summer term, with a GPA of 3.65- 3.79. … Read More
Sullivan schools enter new year fully staffed as district wraps up summer projects
•August 19, 2026• by Jamie Crosier Sullivan Community Unit School District 300 is entering the new school year nearly fully staffed while completing a series of facility, technology and maintenance projects across the district. During the Sullivan school board’s Aug. 10 meeting, Superintendent Dr. Ted Walk reported that the district was fortunate to fill teaching vacancies quickly and with strong candidates. Approximately seven or eight teachers participated in new teacher orientation. Walk noted that the openings were largely created by employees retiring, accepting promotions or leaving for other personal or professional opportunities, rather than teachers departing for neighboring districts. … Read More
Lake Land College announces spring semester part-time honors list
•August 19, 2026• Lake Land College recently announced part-time students earning academic honors for the 2026 Spring semester. To qualify for the president’s list, a student must have completed at least 12 credit hours in courses numbered 040 or higher per semester, excluding summer term, with a GPA of 3.8-4.0. To qualify for the dean’s list, a student must have completed at least 12 credit hours in courses numbered 040 or higher per semester, excluding summer term, with a GPA of 3.65- 3.79. To qualify for the honor’s list, a student must have completed at least 12 hours in courses … Read More
Todd Hale resigns, Dena Norris appointed as Village of Lovington trustee
•August 19, 2026• by E. Scott England Following an absence from previous meetings, Todd Hale has officially resigned his post as trustee for the Village of Lovington. In a resignation letter read by President Brittany Bates, Hale remarked that his time as a trustee has “been an honor” and he vowed that the board “keep fighting the good fight.” His resignation was unanimously accepted by the board. The remaining trustees then briefly convened into closed session before resuming the open meeting to take action on the appointment of new trustee, Dena Norris. Norris, a lifelong Moultrie County resident, has resided … Read More
Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice Binga set for September 1
•August 19, 2026• The Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Foundation will host its 19th annual SBL Hospice Binga on Tuesday, September 1, at the Mattoon Eagles Club, 1917 Oak Avenue. Net proceeds support the SBL Willow Breeze Hospice House Endowment. … Read More
Findlay native recognized by Illinois Library Association for statewide advocacy
•August 19, 2026• Ryan Livergood, a Findlay native now leading a public library district in the Chicago suburbs, has been named the 2026 recipient of the Illinois Library Association’s Robert R. McClarren Legislative Development Award, one of the state library community’s top honors for legislative work. Livergood serves as Executive Director of the Warren-Newport Public Library District in Gurnee. He was recognized for his leadership on House Bill 5236, the Digital Library Protection Act, which passed the Illinois House of Representatives by a unanimous vote of 99 to 0. … Read More
Rules of the road for the new school year
Safety tips for walkers, bicycle riders, drivers, and families•August 19, 2026• by Angela Hogan School is in session, and traffic patterns have changed. School buses are out and about, children are walking or riding bicycles to school, and parents and teen drivers fill parking lots and drop-off lanes. Here are some important reminders as we share the roads with our students. Slow Down in School Zones School zones require extra caution because traffic is heavier and children can be unpredictable. Always obey posted speed limits and watch carefully for crossing guards. Be prepared to stop for students entering or leaving … Read More
