Summer  2025 and Public Health: How has this summer’s prolonged heat and humidity in Central Illinois raised public health concerns?

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•August 6, 2025• by Angie Hogan Prolonged summer heat and humidity in Central Illinois pose a threat to the health and well-being of Central Illinois residents. The Moultrie County Health Department reminds residents to remain informed and prevent heat-related illnesses, stay weather aware, and avoid mosquito-borne diseases. Prolonged Heat and Humidity: A Dangerous Combination- Central Illinois is enduring one of its most intense summers in years. A persistent heat dome has trapped scorching temperatures and humidity across the region, with heat index values soaring above 105° on several days.  This “oven‑like” atmosphere has been intensified by corn sweat. Corn sweat … Read More

Student represents CHS FCCLA at FCCLA national leadership conference

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•August 6, 2025• Abagail Dean, a member of the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Chapter at Sullivan High School, recently competed at the FCCLA National Leadership Conference (NLC) held in Orlando, FL from July 5th to July 9th. The conference welcomed over 10,000 students, educators, and guests from across the nation for a week of competition, leadership development, and career exploration.  … Read More

Monthly Quarter Madness

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•August 6, 2025• Moultrie County Monthly Quarter Madness will hold its August Quarter Auction on Wednesday, August 13th. The event will be held at the Sullivan American Legion Post #68.  The organization of the month is the Eastview Terrace Activity Department. Eastview Healthcare & Senior Living is a long-term care facility as well as a rehabilitation-to-home facility. Their activity department goes above and beyond to keep their residents’ minds and bodies active. A few of the activities include bingo, cooking club, craft days, and social events. They are always trying new activities and love it when they have volunteers come … Read More

Cadwell to host Blood Drive with ImpactLife

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•August 6, 2025• The Cadwell Community will host a Community Blood Drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals. The blood drive will be from 3:15 to 6:45 pm on Tuesday, August 19th at 1533 CR 1900N, inside the Donor Bus @ M&E Wood Crafts. To donate, contact ImpactLife Urbana at (800) 747 5401 or visit www.bloodcenter.org and use code 70636 to locate the drive. Appointments are requested. Potential donors must be at least 17 years of age (16 with parental permission form available through www.bloodcenter.org) and weigh more than 110 pounds. A photo ID is required … Read More

Obituaries 8-6-2025: Patrick Williams

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Patrick Williams With his niece, Linda, and brother-in-law, Steve, at his side, Patrick Louie Williams went to Glory to meet his Savior in the early morning hours of July 26, 2025, at Memorial Medical Center. He was born on March 14, 1950, to Louie and Elizabeth (Spears) Williams. Patrick was the youngest of five children.  … Read More

A Look Back: 8-6-2025

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2015 This past Saturday morning, family members of the late Pauline Brinley gathered at her residence in Findlay to go over her abundance of articles, poetry, and photos that the former Findlay mayor and unofficial historian had written and collected over her 90 years…” When she got her mind on something, there was no let-up. She was relentless.” July was both cooler and wetter than average in Illinois, according to Illinois State Climatologist Jim Angel, Illinois State Water Survey, University of Illinois…. Meanwhile, there were a few dry spots, including the NW corner of the state and a swath on … Read More

Gays to host ‘Outhouse Festival’ this Saturday

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•August 6, 2025• Gamble’s General Store, built in 1872, was attached to a general store downstairs, and upstairs were apartments. The design was so each floor had its own ‘facilities’. Gamble’s General Store was torn down in 1984, when the Village acquired it, and the two-story outhouse has been a tourist attraction since the 1960s. This is the biggest festival yet. Below is the Schedule of Events for the festival.  Saturday Festival Schedule: … Read More

Sullivan Senior Expo to be held in September

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•August 6, 2025• It’s almost that time of year-the annual Mid Illinois Senior Services Expo will be held on September 25th, with 2 expo times this year: 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., and 12:00 to 2:00 p.m., with the doors opening at 9:00 a.m. The event will be held in their new location at 113 Jefferson Street, Sullivan, and is a day to celebrate and empower seniors.  Take-out only lunch will be provided by Griffins BBQ and catering, donated by Agrifab and Hydro-gear. Prepare for an informative expo session with friends, local businesses, learn new information, gifts, and a free lunch. … Read More

Kids spread joy with lemonade stand and birthday kit donations

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•August 6, 2025• What started as a simple summer project turned into a heartwarming act of kindness thanks to the creative and compassionate Summer Squad kids at Empower Academy. During their recent “Pay it Forward” week, the school-aged group set up a cheerful lemonade stand with one goal in mind: to make someone’s special day even brighter. … Read More

Wade celebrates 1 year with HICF

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•August 6, 2025• August 1st marked one year since Grant Wade joined the Heart of Illinois Foundation team as their Moultrie County philanthropic advisor. Grant launched HICF’s outreach to Moultrie County and brings his community knowledge to all HICF initiatives and grant-making. Grant shows up to help others in many ways. His dedication, creativity, and positive energy have made a lasting impact and a meaningful difference within the HICF and the communities it serves. … Read More