Preparing for safety as Spring weather arrives

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Readiness for spring weather is crucial to keep yourself and your family safe •March 26, 2025• by Angela Hogan Spring brings warmer temperatures, longer days, and the chance to enjoy the outdoors. However, spring weather can also bring unpredictable conditions, including severe storms, heavy rain, and even late-season cold snaps.  Here are five steps you can take to prepare for the season: Stay informed About Spring Weather Patterns -Spring weather can change quickly, often bringing thunderstorms, tornadoes, and flash floods. Here’s how you can stay aware and informed: check weather forecasts daily through reliable sources like local TV stations, the … Read More

Dolphins compete at Winter Regional Championships

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Kinsley Eads •March 26, 2025• Blue Dolphins had a great showing at Winter Regional Championships sending 17 swimmers who swam 72 individual events.  Blue Dolphins went to the podium 48 individual times and every swimmer finished in the top 20 of all 72 events. SBD also two swimmers who qualified for state in their individual events. Kinsley Eads qualified in the Girls 10&u 50 butterfly and 10&u 100 butterfly. Emily Crosier qualified in the girls 1,000 freestyle, 200 IM, 50 freestyle, and 50 breaststroke.  Emily Crosier Crosier also qualified for the Central Zone North Speedo Championship in Rochester, MN where … Read More

Lake Land College introduces new substance abuse counseling program

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Fall 2025 program developed to provide students with skills to excel  •March 26, 2025•  Lake Land College has introduced a new Substance Abuse Counseling concentration within its Human Services program. Beginning Fall 2025, the program aims to provide students with the necessary skills and experience to excel in the field of substance abuse counseling.  “We are thrilled to introduce this new concentration to our Human Services program. The demand for compassionate professionals in the substance abuse counseling field is significant, and this program offers students a clear pathway to earn the necessary clinical hours for certification efficiently,” said Madison Dailey, … Read More

The Illinois Department of Revenue alerts taxpayers to common errors to avoid when preparing tax returns

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•March 26, 2025• The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is advising taxpayers to be vigilant when preparing tax returns in order to avoid several common errors which can lead to delays, rejections, or even penalties. “We encourage taxpayers to file electronically and review their information carefully in order to ensure their returns are complete and accurate,” said` IDOR Director David Harris. “Mistakes on returns can have negative consequences, such as delays in processing refunds, or even the rejection of returns.” The following are common filing errors to avoid: … Read More

8th Grade Lady Redskins fall to Morris Saratoga

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In last Friday’s State tournament held in Pana, Sullivan’s Lady Redskins fell to Morris Saratoga in two sets 25-9, 25-3. On the upside, it was the First State Tournament appearance in school history, Sectional Champions, and Regional Champions. Emma Drake and Elin Watkins were awarded the IESA Sportsmanship pin for showing outstanding sportsmanship in the Regional Championship and Sectional Championship games for showing a positive attitude towards teammates, opponents, and officials as well as elevating the play and behavior of their peers.   A pep rally was held last Friday to send the girls off. The team finished the season … Read More

Lake Shelbyville Cycling Challenge

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Bike April – October and improve fitness •March 26, 2025• If you are looking for a new fitness challenge to increase your fitness level and improve your mental health, the Lake Shelbyville Cycling Challenge could be just what you are looking for.  Beginning April 1st through October 31st and taking place around or within Shelby and Moultrie Counties surrounding the Lake Shelbyville area, this challenge requires you to bike a minimum of either 250, 500, or 500+ miles in 214 days. … Read More

Lake Land College offering innovative HyFlex courses

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Gives students flexible options for attending class  •March 26, 2025• Lake Land College is offering courses that follow an innovative HyFlex format, which gives students flexible options for attending class.  The HyFlex format provides students with three options to attend class: in-person, online live and online recorded. In-person students attend traditional classes at a Lake Land location. The classrooms are equipped with high-tech streaming equipment that allows students who are attending remotely to engage with the class live from anywhere with an internet connection. Students who are unable to attend in-person or participate live online can also access recordings of … Read More

Lovington Public Library – April events

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1st – Story time from 10-10:30 a.m. We will be reading, “Do Bunnies Talk” by Dayle Anne Dodds. 4th – Kids craft time from 3:30-4:30 p.m. We will be making a spring craft. 7th & 21st – Needle night from 5-7 p.m. If you would like to learn to crochet, knit, needlepoint, or even how to sew we have people that can help teach you. If you already know how and just want to hang out come join us.  8th – Tyke time from 10:00 to10:30 a.m. This month we will be doing a count shapes activity. … Read More

Windsor Students of the Month

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Briar Rincker •March 26, 2025• Briar Rincker and Halle Wright in the spotlight for February Windsor Junior and Senior High Schools have announced their February Students of the Month: Briar Rincker and Halle Wright.  Briar is the son of Rusty and Heather Rincker. Briar is currently in 8th grade and is involved in Basketball.  Halle Wright Halle is the daughter of Brian and Tina Wright. Currently a senior, Halle is a National Honor Society Vice President, Student Council President, and cheerleader. After graduation, she plans to attend the University of Mississippi as a Business major. … Read More

Illinois Extension FCS professionals help area residents to “live well”

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•March 26, 2025• by Cheri BurchamExtension EducatorUniversity of Illinois Extension           Health is a lot more than how one looks and feels. Conversations about health should include all eight dimensions or areas of wellness—that is mental, social, emotional, spiritual, financial, occupational, environmental, and intellectual. That’s the focus of Living Well Month, a national event in March promoting overall wellness and the education provided by Family and Consumer Sciences professionals to improve the lives of people, families, and communities. … Read More