Millikin Hosts Showchoir Camps of America

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•June 15, 2016• Millikin University will host the 37th annual Showchoir Camps of America (SCA) from Sunday, June 19, through Saturday, June 25, on Millikin’s campus. Founded by Millikin alums Dwight Jordan ‘76 and Susan Boroian Moninger ‘78, Showchoir Camps of America brings in top clinicians to teach youth ages 11-18 about singing, choreography, dancing, jazz, hip hop and acting. Dwight Jordan and Susan Moninger have combined their philosophies and talents as award-winning music educators to create one of the most highly respected camps of its kind, by combining a non-competitive, positive environment that motivates, challenges and inspires. Students can … Read More

Our Father’s Day Celebration at Coyote Cabins

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Faith Lutheran Invites Public •June 15, 2016• A free music and arts festival offers family friendly overnight fun at Coyote Cabins June 17 and 18. “We were looking for a way to have an event to welcome everyone,” John White of Faith Lutheran Church in Sullivan began. What has developed is a variety of musical performances with Saturday night featuring Firebox, the popular Effingham based bluegrass band heading the bill. White emphasized the Christian based music from local bands throughout the day will blend with the sounds of DJ Top Hat and the Rockin Tater Show. Finishing the evening entertainment … Read More

Insurance Companies that Do Not Pay Death Benefits Called Out

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•June 15, 2016• Families will no longer be victimized by life insurance companies that refuse to pay death benefits, Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs said today. His remarks came after the General Assembly approved legislation pushed by Frerichs that requires insurers to use the federal Death Master File list to confirm if a policy holder has died and the death benefits have not been paid. The legislation is needed because not all life insurance companies pay death benefits when they know or should have known the policy holder has passed away. “It is clear that the purpose of a life insurance … Read More

Washington Street Plaza For a Place to Relax Downtown

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•June 15, 2016• Downtown Plaza Offers Washington Square Plaza in Sullivan is giving visitors a place to enjoy the outdoors only a few steps away from downtown shops and activities. Located at the northeast corner of the square adjacent to The Little Theatre, Sullivan Chamber and Economic Development has been working the past several months on ideas to create a patio area downtown. “When we began looking into ways to attract traffic downtown 10 years ago, our consultant recommended closing the block to create a walkway and patio for visitors,” SCED Director Stepheny McMahon said, noting the city wasn’t interested … Read More

How to Succeed Opens at Theatre

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•June 15, 2016• The Little Theatre production of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying starts Wednesday, June 15 and runs through June 26. Shows at the Sullivan theatre are 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Wednesdays; 8 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. The production is based on the award winning 1960s Broadway musical hit about a man who climbs the corporate ladder to success with little skill and a lot of smooze. … Read More

Illinois Department of Public Health Offers Safety Tips for Heat

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•June 15, 2016• With high temperatures expected, Illinois Department of Public Health Director Nirav D. Shah, M.D., J.D. is urging Illinoisans to take preventive actions to avoid heat-related illness such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke. “High heat and humidity can lead to serious health problems. It’s important for people to recognize the signs of heat related illness and take action to prevent becoming sick,” said director Shah. “To help your body cope with high temperatures take steps to stay cool, increase your fluid intake, decrease your activities and wear appropriate clothing.” • Stay in air-conditioned buildings. Cooling centers may … Read More

Budget Impasse Costing State Millions in Lost Revenue

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•June 15, 2016• The state of Illinois earned $7.8 million less in investment income the first quarter of 2016 as a result of the budget impasse, Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs said today. That translates into projected missed earnings of $31.2 million for 2016. Threats of unplanned fund sweeps and the need to pay court-ordered bills required the treasurer’s office to make short-term investments that prioritized cash availability rather than longer-term, higher-yielding investment opportunities. “A budget is a spending plan. Without a spending plan, it is very difficult to know what money is needed for basic government operations and what money … Read More