IDPH Offers Tips To Avoid Tickborne Illness

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•June 14, 2017• As the weather warms up, more ticks are starting to appear. Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Nirav D. Shah, M.D., J.D., reminds residents about the importance of taking precautions against tick bites and the diseases they carry. “Ticks can carry diseases like Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and ehrlichiosis,” said Director Shah. “A bite from a tick can cause anywhere from mild to severe illness, and even death in some cases, so it is important to protect yourself against bites.” Many tickborne diseases have similar symptoms. The most common symptoms of tick-related illnesses can … Read More

Lovington Moves to Complete Drainage Project

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•June 14, 2017• Lovington Village Board met in May with new president Roger Walker presiding and newly elected trustees Pam Anklam, Doug Smith and Dennis Garmon. Walker reported drainage issues are improving and recommended the village complete the High Street project. A bid of $2542 from Heppe Construction including cutting and replacing road and sidewalk access was presented. The board voted unanimously to complete the project and accepted an offer from David Bowers of the drainage district to pay half the city cost for completing the project. Heppe Construction was also approved to replace a curb on High Street for … Read More

Garrett Fritz Makes All-State Team

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•June 14, 2017• Okaw Valley baseball catcher Garrett Fritz was named to the Class 1A IHSA All-State Baseball team. The soon to be senior earned unanimous first-team All-Little Okaw Valley Conference selections. “Garrett is arguably the best overall player in the area,” said Hagerman. Despite teams pitching around him all season, Fritz hit over .500, had an OBP of over .600 and hit seven home runs. “He is an exceptional defensive catcher as well,” said Hagerman. “He controls the game when he is behind the plate.” … Read More

Lovington Has Junefest Fireworks

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•June 14, 2017• Lovington Junefest is Friday, June 16 at Tom Conn Park with a grand finale of fireworks at dusk at the football field. Events at Tom Conn Park start at 4:30 and run through 7:00 p.m. with fireworks at the old high school football field beginning at dusk. Local singers Jean Dulik, Steve Fleming, Dennis Garmon, Angie Krapf, and Shari Schable’s Collage of Faith group will perform from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Kids can enjoy the free Bounce House while adults enjoy shopping in the park. Veterans eat free. … Read More

Healthcom 5K at Wyman Park Brings Fun to Fund Raising 

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•June 14, 2017• By Ellen Ferrera for the News Progress Over 50 men, women and children turned out at Wyman Park Saturday to participate in Healthcom’s 5Krun/walk to benefit the Mid-Illinois Senior Services. The race started promptly at 9 a.m. with runners, walkers and some seniors walking a mile on the high school track. One of those was Art Welch who is recovering from hip replacement surgery. With the support of his family and wheelchair he completed several laps on the track. … Read More

SBL DAISY Nurse Award is for Exceptional Care

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•June 14, 2017• Lincolnland Home Care nurse Debra Felter, RN, was honored with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses at Sarah Bush Lincoln. Felter was nominated by Lincolnland Home Care manager Kelley Hennigh for going above and beyond to provide exceptional care to all her patients. Hennigh wrote in her nomination letter: “Last week, Debra was on-call, and she worked numerous hours with a couple of patients not stopping until she got the answers she needed to ease their pain and make them comfortable.” … Read More

Mobile Secretary of State Unit Comes to Sullivan Library

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•June 14, 2017• Secretary of State Jesse White, in cooperation with the Sullivan library, is offering drivers a chance to renew their driver’s license or vehicle registration renewal sticker, obtain a duplicate or corrected license, or obtain an Illinois identification card. White’s mobile unit will be available at the Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library, located at 2 West Water in Sullivan, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 22. … Read More

Millikin University Named Top Private College for Creative Arts Scholarships

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•June 14, 2017• Millikin University has been ranked by Student Loan Report as one of the Top 250 Private Colleges that Offer the Most Creative Arts Scholarship Money. Hundreds of private schools were analyzed in the new study and were evaluated based solely on the amount of creative arts scholarship aid awarded. Millikin was ranked 27th. … Read More

Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White Recognizes Gwendolyn Brooks’ 100th Birthday 

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•June 14, 2017• Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White hosted a poetic celebration of late Pulitzer Prize winner and Illinois Poet Laureate, Gwendolyn Brooks on her 100th birthday at the State Library in Springfield. The event featured poetry written by Brooks and recited by outstanding local writers, artists and performers. In 1968, Brooks was named Illinois Poet Laureate, succeeding Carl Sandburg, and held that title until her death on December 3, 2000. On June 6, 2003, the State Library building was officially rededicated in honor of Gwendolyn Brooks. Her name appears among other Illinois authors etched on … Read More