Moultrie County Board Green Lights Early Liquor Sales

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•April 20, 2016• Moultrie County Board members gave the green light to 6 a.m. liquor sales and granted land use changes for portable building manufacturing at the April 14 meeting. Liquor commission chair David McCabe presented the 6 a.m. liquor sales proposal effective with the next license renewals, which was approved unanimously. The combined Class J liquor license fee was limited to $1000 maximum; previously individual $750 fees were charged to same locations containing two liquor licenses. Special event licenses were approved for “T-1” for wine for Vine LLC and Tuscan Hills Winery. The Hob Nob Back Forty Market at … Read More

Wilborn Creek Road Project Rehab Set for Early May

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•April 20, 2016• The Moultrie County Highway Department is announcing a road rehabilitation project to improve the roadway smoothness and safety on County 5/16 (Wilborn Creek Road, CR 625E). Work is tentatively scheduled to begin May 2 and is anticipated to be completed in September. The project begins south of the Illinois Central Railroad at Illinois Route 121 and extends southward approximately 3.7 miles. Included is the replacement of across road culverts (which will cause periodic road closures), pavement removal and replacement south of the Wilborn Creek Access Road. … Read More

Jesse White Kicks Off Organ/Tissue Donation Campaign

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Focus on encouraging registration at Driver Services facilities •April 13, 2016• Secretary of State Jesse White kicked off the state’s organ/tissue donor campaign today as part of a statewide effort to encourage registration and awareness at all 138 Driver Services facilities. “Since many registrations happen at our facilities, we want to be sure that people are informed when making the decision to give the gift of life,” said White. “There are many myths that make some people fearful about donation, and we want to dispel those concerns.” During the campaign organ/tissue donor staff will be on-site at a number of … Read More

For Those Who Served Before Them

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•April 13, 2016• By Mike Brothers They perform their duty, then return to daily routines: the Sullivan American Legion Post 68 Color Guard has always been there. Since January 1, the Color Guard has put on their uniforms, grabbed their rifles and gathered their flags to perform military rites for 11 of their brothers and sisters in arms who have passed away so far this year. What is becoming a challenge for the American Legion Color Guard now, with 23 active members, is getting others to join the group, Nathan Selby is a 27-year-old father of a three-year old daughter, … Read More

Obituaries 4-13-2016: Dorthea Abbott

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Dorthea Abbott Dorthea A. Abbott, 90, of Sullivan passed away at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 5 in Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. Funeral Services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 8 in Shrader Funeral Home in Arthur. Burial was in Bourbon Cemetery in Bourbon. … Read More

Road to Enhanced 9-1-1 Encounters Obstacles

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•April 13, 2016• By Mike Brothers Although Coles-Moultrie enhanced 9-1-1 service is in the home stretch the path has contained some obstacles. Moultrie County Board Public Health and Safety Committee found out the $45,000 the county spent preparing for the new emergency services network would not be reimbursed by the Statewide 911 Bureau that is now a division of the Illinois State Police. David Bowers of Lovington, a state 9-1-1 committee member since 1976, appealed to the state on behalf of Moultrie County. He learned that since Moultrie is not yet an authorized 9-1-1 provider, the $45,000 isn’t eligible for … Read More

Local Financing for School Bonds

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•April 13, 2016• Sullivan schools moved to finance health life safety approved projects, issuing $2,140,400 in bonds from school funds and another $2,140,400 sold as general obligation bonds. Keeping it all in the district First Mid-Illinois Bank of Sullivan purchased the general obligation bonds at a 2.84 percent tax exempt rate. District financial advisor Tim King told board members at the April 11 meeting that rates were better than expected, enabling the school district a 14 year payback plan. By financing part of the HVAC and roofing projects for the elementary, middle school and high school with district funds, the … Read More

Attorney Fee Increase Applied to LAP

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•April 13, 2016• The Illinois Supreme Court announced that the annual registration fee for attorneys practicing in Illinois will increase by $3 next year. The increased funds will be directed to the Lawyers’ Assistance Program (LAP), a not-for-profit organization that helps attorneys, judges, and law students get confidential assistance with substance abuse, addiction, and mental health issues. Under amended Supreme Court Rule 756, the annual registration fee will increase from $382 to $385 in 2017 for attorneys who have been in active status for three years or longer. Attorneys in active status for less than three years, inactive status attorneys, … Read More

Deadline Approaches for Annual High School Art Contest

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•April 13, 2016• Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) is accepting entries for the 2016 Congressional Art Competition through Friday, April 15. The contest is open to high school students in the 15th Congressional District. “The winning artwork from my district will be displayed in Washington, DC, in a tunnel that connects the Cannon House Office Building to the Capitol, Shimkus said. “Hundreds of staff and visitors will see the artwork each day.” … Read More

Two Wins For Sullivan at Tuscola Showcase

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•April 13, 2016• Sullivan baseball team’s trip to the Tuscola Showcase let the Redskins showcase some talent. Sullivan came away April 8 with a big 11-1 win over Danville Schlarman and followed up Saturday evening with an 8-4 win over Salt Fork. Dylan Liddiard pitched the five inning game for the Redskins, giving up four hits, throwing 39 of 65 strikes with eight strikeouts. Liddiard gave up one run and four walks in the game. Depmatt and Rongy split pitching duties for the Hilltoppers. Depmatt gave up nine runs on four hits in 2.1 innings while getting three strikeouts. Rongy … Read More