Meet the Machines offers hands-on experience in Windsor

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•September 16, 2026• by Jamie Crosier Children and families will have the opportunity to get up close to emergency vehicles, trucks, tractors and other machines during Meet the Machines from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, outside the Windsor Storm Memorial Public Library, 102 S. Maple St. The Windsor Storm Memorial Public Library and The Red Barn are co-hosting the free, all-ages event, which will give children and families an opportunity to climb inside vehicles, ask questions and explore different machines. … Read More

LLC named nation’s top community college for education outcomes in latest WalletHub rankings

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•September 16, 2026• Lake Land College was recently named the number one community college in the nation in education outcomes, as reported in the 2026 Best & Worst Community Colleges study by the personal finance company WalletHub. The study evaluated 613 community colleges across the nation, with education outcomes used as one of three key dimensions to measure institutional merit. By receiving the top ranking in the study for education outcomes, Lake Land College was recognized as the number one community college in the nation across several student success metrics, including first year retention rate, graduation rate, transfer rate and … Read More

Sullivan football remains undefeated with win over Sangamon Valley

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•September 16, 2026• by E. Scott England Fridays are usually just about football. But not last Friday. It was about remembering and honoring America 25 years after the attacks on the World Trade Center. Thanks to Jon England, the “We Will Never Forget” truck and trailer was parked on the northeast end of the track. Flags were at half mast. And the Sullivan Redskins entered the field bearing the American flag proudly at the front of the pack.  … Read More

Bounce Back Rehabilitation celebrates 20 years of helping patients

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•September 16, 2026• Liberty Village of Shelbyville is proud to celebrate an exciting milestone: 20 years of Bounce Back Rehabilitation, a program built on a vision of helping individuals regain their strength, confidence and independence so they can return to the people, places and activities they love. They will be celebrating this milestone on September 29th from 11:00am–2:00pm at Liberty Village of Shelbyville’s AJ’s Fitness Gym and you are invited. There will be a catered meal, a DJ and activities. Twenty years ago, developer Don Fike had a vision to create a rehabilitation program that went beyond traditional therapy. His … Read More

Remembering Who We Are……

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Choosing the County Seat, Part 2 •September 16, 2026• by Janey Roney Corruption among government officials is nothing new, but you won’t find what I am about to tell you in either the 1881 History of Shelby and Moultrie Counties, Illinois or the 1893 Portrait and Biographical Record, the two major early histories of our counties. My tale involves the fifth governor of Illinois, Joseph Duncan, his brother-in-law William Linn (or Lynn), and the voters’ selection of Asa’s Point (the future Sullivan) as our county seat over the well-established village of East Nelson in 1845.   … Read More

Obituaries 9-16-2026: Lavonne Graven

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Lavonne Graven Lavonne Graven, 94, of Sullivan passed away at 11:16 p.m. on September 7, 2026, at Willow Breeze Hospice House, in Mattoon, Illinois. Funeral services were held Monday, September 14, 2026, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial was held in Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. In lieu of flowers; memorials may be made to the donor’s choice or to the Willow Breeze Hospice: 10660 E Co Rd 800 N Mattoon, IL 61938 … Read More

MCHGS hosts special quilt exhibit

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•September 16, 2026• Submitted by Tonya Frevert MCHGS Publicity Chair The Moultrie County Historical and Genealogical Society is hosting a special quilt exhibit on Saturday, September 26th from 10:00am-2:00pm at the Moultrie County History Center, 1303 South Hamilton, Sullivan. The quilt exhibit showcases the history of quilts and the art of quilt-making through several speakers and displays. The event will feature keynote speaker Julie Mooberry at 11:00am, who will speak on “A Journey Through Quilt History and Patterns.” Throughout the day, other area quilters will also be featured speakers: Karen Edwards on “Art Quilts”; Sharon Jack on “The Evolution of Quilting … Read More

Love Where You Live aims to connect Lovington community

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•September 16, 2026• by Jamie Crosier The Lovington Working Collective is planning a Sept. 17 event aimed at helping residents learn more about their community and ways to become involved. According to information provided by the Lovington Working Collective, “Love Where You Live: Get Involved in Lovington” is planned for 5 to 7 p.m. in the park during the final farmers market of the season. The event is being organized as LWC’s third-quarter meeting. The Lovington Working Collective, or LWC, is a community-driven network focused on connecting residents, organizations and local leaders with funding opportunities, resources and ideas. Its work … Read More