Moultrie County Board Regulates Public Comments

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•February 15, 2017• By Mike Brothers Moultrie County Board met in regular session Thursday, Feb 9 adopting regulations for speaking at public meetings and a local ordinance allowing the county to collect for civil cannabis violations. County board chairman Dave McCabe explained that a resolution should be in place regulating the right of the public to speak at county board and committee meetings in Moultrie County. According to the resolution: Any person who wishes to address the board or any other meeting of the county of Moultrie may request recognition by signing in with the county clerk or chairperson or … Read More

Public Input Encouraged for Long Range Transportation Plan

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•February 15, 2017• The Illinois Department of Transportation is asking for additional input from the public in developing its Long Range Transportation Plan. The plan will identify policies to provide Illinois residents and businesses with innovative, sustainable and multimodal transportation solutions that support local goals and grow the economy. … Read More

Renewables May Get Boost

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•February 15, 2017• Legislation designed to grow Illinois’ bio-based economy has been introduced by Senator Chapin Rose and Senator Andy Manar. Senate Bill 1656 provides incentives to Illinois businesses to produce and sell new renewable products made from biomass and other renewable sources. The legislation builds upon Illinois’ strong agricultural base and seeks to provide new products and markets derived from grain commodities and their by-products. Universities and private companies are investing in a race with other states in research and development to introduce these products to the marketplace. “This legislation is all about the jobs that will be created … Read More

OV Girls Knock off Nokomis, Fall to CAM at Regionals

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•February 15, 2017• By Jason Brown NP Sports Editor The Okaw Valley girls’ basketball team defeated Nokomis on a last second shot Wednesday to reach the Class 1A regional championship game but lost the title match to Central A&M at Bethany Friday, Feb 10. “We played well, well enough to win, which makes it tough,” said Okaw Valley coach Brad Ackers. “We had one of our better offensive halves of the season in the first half. That’s a credit to Central A&M that they were able to withstand it and keep it a 5-point game.” Against CAM, the Timberwolves’ offense … Read More

SHS Presents The Burden of Silence at The Little Theatre

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•February 15, 2017• Sullivan High School presents The Burden of Silence at 7 p.m. Friday Feb. 17 at the Little Theatre on the Square in Sullivan. This original script prepared and performed by Rebecca L. Lawson’s Mirror Images class explores the theme: “If you don’t speak up when you see things that are wrong, you may suffer ‘the burden of silence’ for the rest of your life.” “We had a lot of ideas for the title and narrowed it down to this one because it fit perfectly,” Colleen Miller said. “Lots of characters in the play were silent and some … Read More

Wizards in Sullivan Wednesday

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•February 15, 2017• The Sullivan High School boys’ basketball team will host the Harlem Wizards for an exhibition fundraiser game against Sullivan teachers, coaches and community. The fundraiser game, originally scheduled for Saturday January 14 will be played tonight (Wednesday) from 7-9 p.m. in the Sullivan High School gym. Doors will open at 6 p.m. … Read More

Obituaries 2-15-2017

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Kathryn Armstrong Kathryn C. Armstrong, 99, of Sullivan died at 2:30 p.m. Monday, February 6, 2017 in Sullivan Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Mound Cemetery in Charleston. There will be no visitation. Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan is in charge of arrangements.  … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Margaret June Grinslade

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Margaret June Grinslade Margaret June Grinslade 93, of Lancaster, NY formerly of Dalton City, IL passed away at 7:54 a.m., February 8, 2017, in her daughter’s residence. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 14, 2017, at Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home, Mt. Zion, IL. Burial will be in the Mt. Zion Township Cemetery. The family will receive friends for visitation on Monday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Bethel Free Methodist Church, 930 N. Range Road, Peoria, IL 61604. Messages of condolence may be sent … Read More