Supreme Court Justice Garman Announces Vacancy In Sixth Judicial Circuit

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•December 14, 2016• Justice Rita B. Garman of the Supreme Court of Illinois has begun an application process for a Resident Circuit Court vacancy in the Sixth Judicial Circuit. The vacancy will be created by the retirement of Chief Judge Dan L. Flannell January 13, 2017. Judge Flannell has been a Resident Circuit Judge since 1988. Under the Illinois Constitution, judicial vacancies are filled by Supreme Court appointment. The application process will lead to the final Court approval. Applicants will undergo an evaluation and screening process. … Read More

Let “Getting Around Illinois” Help in Winter

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•December 14, 2016• With more snow in the forecast this weekend and the official start of winter coming soon, the Illinois Department of Transportation reminds you to visit www.gettingaroundillinois.com for updated Illinois road conditions before heading out. Available on your computer and mobile device by clicking the “Winter Road Conditions” tab, this handy map provides an overview of how the roads are looking throughout the state. The map receives more than two million visitors and nearly five million page views each winter. … Read More

ALAH Girls Play Strong Over Villa Grove Heritage

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•December 14, 2016• Strong performances from Payton Wellbaum and Megan Fifer helped push Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond to a 55-40 win over Villa Grove Heritage Dec. 8. Wellbaum made 10 of her 22 points during a 17-10 first quarter run at Villa Grove. Fifer’s 15 points included three free throws and six field goals. Hannah Wallen had one three pointer included in her 10 points. Kimberly Davis scored four points, Janette Comstock two points with Marissa Herschberger going two for two from the free stripe. … Read More

Menus 12-14-2016

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Sullivan Pre-School Breakfast Monday, Dec. 19 – Granola bars, grape juice, milk. Tuesday, Dec. 20 – Bagels, grape juice, milk. Wednesday, Dec. 21 – Oatmeal, grape juice, milk. Thursday, Dec. 22  – Donuts, grape juice, milk. Friday, Dec. 23 – Nutri-grain bar, grape juice, milk. Sullivan Pre-School Lunch Monday, Dec. 19 – Spaghetti, lettuce salad, peaches, garlic bread, milk.Tuesday, Dec. 20 – Pork fritters, green beans, pineapple, bread & butter, milk. Wednesday, Dec. 21 – Hamburger bake, corn, Mandarin oranges, dinner rolls, milk. Thursday, Dec. 22  – Corn dog, tater tots, pears, milk. Friday, Dec. 23 – Popcorn chicken, mixed vegetables, … Read More

Tuscola Warriors Top Knights in Home Match

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•December 14, 2016• Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond Knights and Tuscola Warriors December 6 game in Arthur ended 43-21 in Tuscola’s favor. Tuscola started the first quarter with a 11-6 lead, taking it to  a 20-6 advantage at the half. The Warriors outscored the Knights 9-4 in the third to make it 29-10 heading into the fourth quarter. Tuscola continued its momentum with a 14-11 fourth quarter and 43-21 total. Tuscola made 45 percent of their field goals with ALAH hitting 35 percent.  … Read More

Remember When? 12-14-2016

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Compiled by Bekki Ferguson-Stevens 25 Years AgoThis Week Santa, I want a Boxcar Children #7, the Woodshed Mystery and some other books and some Baseball cards and the NFL Football train and maybe a Ninja Turtle. Adam Crowe, 7 1/2 Hi Santa, I want the Singing Little Miss Mermaid and the Michelle doll. I want Bathtime Fun Barbie. I want “Michelle” tennis shoes. And new ballerina pajamas. I want Mr. Potato Head. And a new Christmas dress. Love, Erin Crowe, 4 1/2 Dear Santa, I want a remote control car and a fish tank and some close. From Eddie Rubush … Read More

Grief Support

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•December 14, 2016• A weekly grief support group meets 5:45 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. Wednesdays from January 11 – March 29. Meetings are held at the First United Methodist Church at 216 W. Jefferson in Sullivan. Dinner and child care are provided at 5:15 p.m. For more information contact Connie Dunscomb at 217/433-0581 or Karen Goss at 217/273-8903. … Read More

ALAH Girls Win Over Raiders in OT

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•December 14, 2016• The Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond Knights girls’ basketball team got a three point home win over the Tri County Shiloh Raiders December 6. Fueled by a 16 point fourth quarter the Knights benefitted from big trips to the free stripe from Kimberly Davis, making four and one field goal; Hannah Wallen, three free shots and Payton Wellbaum, two field goals and a free throw. Catching the Raiders  with a 16-13 fourth quarter the Knights went into overtime with Hannah Wallen sinking two free throws and Megan Fifer one more for the 46-43 victory. … Read More