Habitat for Humanity awards home

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•June 10, 2026• On Tuesday, June 2nd, members of Habitat for Humanity gathered at Heritage Woods to notify Shelia Anderson that she and her family will be the recipients of the next home built by Habitat for Humanity in Sullivan. Habitat for Humanity representative Sandy Sanders stated, “We look forward to working with this family. We are so fortunate to live in a community that supports the efforts of our local Habitat for Humanity affiliate.” Shelia Anderson was surprised at work with the notification, and expressed her deep gratitude to all present, with many hugs and warm exchanges resulting. Photo … Read More

MISS Dine with a Doc: Anxiety

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•June 10, 2026• by DM Williamee Photo by DM Williamee On Tuesday, May 2nd, Mid Illinois Senior Services of Sullivan’s monthly ‘Dine with a Doc’ had guest speaker, Dr. Wesley D. Allan, PhD, give a presentation on anxiety. Dr. Allan is an Associate Professor, Coordinator of Clinical Psychology, M.A at EIU. Dr. Allan, a warm and engaging speaker, covered the various aspects of anxiety, including what it is, its causes, and what can be done about it. First focusing on its multiple effects on the body and what it feels like, he then shared that older adults are most worried … Read More

Letter to the Editor 6-10-2026

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Sullivan area merchants and community members, The Sullivan American Legion Post is happy to announce that this will be our 5th year working with J & M Displays of Yarmouth, Iowa, to provide the 2026 4th of July fireworks display. This year’s program is $23,500.  During the month of June, our Legion members will be conducting our Annual City-Wide Walk Around, asking for donations. All monies collected as part of this fundraiser go into a special savings account specifically set up for funding the fireworks and 4th of July activities.  … Read More

MCHGS Genealogy Workshop 

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•June 10, 2026• The next genealogy workshop at the Moultrie County History Center will be at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16th, at 1303 South Hamilton in Sullivan. This month’s free class will look at different types of genealogical resources and how to collect and organize information. Call (217) 728-4085 for more information. … Read More

Remembering Who We Are………

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Revolutionary Connections•June 10, 2026• by Janet Roney Although no American settlers were living in Moultrie County until 1826, fifty years after our country’s independence, we have several connections to the Revolutionary War. During this year of our country’s 250th anniversary, it is fitting that we review some of those ties. Last week, I told you about the most obvious connection to the war, our county’s namesake. Col. William Moultrie defended the fort on Sullivan’s Island in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina, from British capture in 1776, thereby becoming a hero of folks from the South who made up most of our … Read More

A Look Back…6-10-2026

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2016 County Highway Engineer Jeff Birch reported Wilborn Creek Road was reopened following culvert replacements as part of the overall $1.8 million improvement project. Birch told members of the Moultrie County Road and Bridge Committee that preparations to recycle should take up to four days in early July. The Illinois Department of Health confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus reported in Illinois for 2016. An adolescent in West Central Illinois became severely ill in late May. “We typically don’t start to see human cases of West Nile virus in Illinois until the end of July or beginning … Read More

MCHGS: tune in for local history

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•June 10, 2026• Are you curious about the radio stations that shaped Moultrie County? Then consider “tuning in” at the Moultrie County History Center on Thursday, June 18th at 7:00 p.m. for an engaging look at the history of radio broadcasting in Sullivan and Moultrie County with radio veterans Larry Oathout and Scot England. Larry and Scot will spotlight the creation of Sullivan radio station WFWA in 1974 and trace its journey through multiple owners and name changes over the years. The History Center is located at 1303 South Hamilton in Sullivan. This event is free and open to the … Read More