•September 3, 2025• by Sharon Barricklow The Sullivan City Council approved a Tax Increment Financing agreement with a development company for a new subdivision. Central Properties and Investments, LLC will develop the Willow Brooke estates as part of the agreement. The plan goes along with the Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Committee 2020 goal of 100 new homes in a ten year period. … Read More
Photo SubmittedElizabeth Houser sponsored Sullivan High School FFA to attend the Farm Progress Show on Tuesday, August 26th. “Country is a proud supporter of FFA and of growing agriculture in the communities we serve,” said Elizabeth Houser. “The Farm Progress Show is a great learning opportunity for our high school students to see all of the opportunities there are within the agriculture industry.” Country is the number one farm insurer in Illinois and helps farm clients with their protection and planning needs. The 2025 Farm Progress Show took place August 26th – 28th in Decatur, and is the nation’s largest … Read More
•September 3, 2025• Mental health and substance use issues are common. Nearly 1 in 5 U.S. adults lives with a mental illness, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. From 1999 to 2016, 630,000 people died from drug overdoses, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Give someone in your community a hand by learning how to recognize and respond when someone might need help with the free Mental Health First Aid workshop offered by the University of Illinois Extension and the North Central Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Center. Mental Health First Aid is a skills-based … Read More
•September 3, 2025• Would you want a personalized library card? The Elizabeth Titius Memorial Library is holding a contest for the most popular library card designs. Any patrons in our service area are welcome to enter. There are multiple categories, and winners will be decided by popular vote. … Read More
•September 3, 2025• The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) recently announced a new program that will grant funds to clean up cemeteries that have been abandoned, neglected, or are otherwise in need of additional care. Units of local government and not-for-profit organizations (including, but not limited to, not-for-profit cemetery authorities) are eligible to apply for ten Cemetery Relief Fund Grants that will be issued yearly. Each grant, valued up to $20,000, is supported by funding allocated in the FY26 state budget signed into law by Governor JB Pritzker. Applicants may apply by completing and submitting the application … Read More
•September 3, 2025• Mission #75 will serve 95 Veterans, including 7 Korean Era veterans and 88 Vietnam era veterans from 65 Illinois home towns, including Allenville, Shelbyville, and Sullivan. The September 9th veterans represent all branches of the military. These Veterans and their Guardians will report September 9th, to the Abraham Lincoln Capitol Airport at 4:00 a.m. to travel to Washington DC on a chartered Sun Country 737 aircraft to visit the World War II, Korean and Vietnam War Memorials, as well as Arlington National Cemetery Tomb of the Unknowns, the Lincoln Memorial, the National Air & Space Museum in … Read More
•September 3, 2025• by DM Williamee House Bill 1226, sponsored by Sen. Ram Villivalam, D-Chicago, was recently passed, changing the age of required road tests for Seniors from 79 to 87 years of age. The “Road Safety and Fairness Act” will become effective beginning on July 1st, 2026. Drivers aged 79-86 will now only need a vision test as opposed to a road test to renew their driver’s licenses. Currently, if a driver renews their driver’s license between the ages of 79 and 80, they must take a driving test. Additionally, drivers between 81 and 86 are required to take … Read More
•September 3, 2025• Lovington Post #429 Women’s Auxiliary selected Daylon Doggett as this year’s FLAG (Future Leaders Achieving Greatness) recipient. Daylon is a Senior at ALAH High School and was selected for his commitment to community, academics, and his fellow athletes. On October 11th, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., a dinner will be served for the price of a donation. All proceeds from this dinner will be used to fulfill Daylon’s goal of purchasing a sports tent for his fellow athletes. Chili with all of the fixings is on the menu, as are peanut butter sandwiches and hot dogs. Track … Read More
•September 3, 2025• Submitted Bingocize®, an evidence-based program that combines bingo with exercise, has announced upcoming fall prevention exercise classes for people 60+, running from September 16th through October 16th. … Read More
•September 3, 2025• Moultrie County Monthly Quarter Madness will hold its September Quarter Auction on Wednesday, September 10. The event will be held at the Sullivan American Legion Post #68. The organization of the month is the Sullivan AMBUCS Chapter. They are a non-profit organization consisting of men who are dedicated to inspiring people to conquer challenges related to mobility and independence. They are best known for their work to include Amtryke adaptive trykes and ramps for houses. … Read More