A-Frame Signs Get Approval in Sullivan

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July 2, 2014 More requests for downtown changes to come by Barry Featheringill Sullivan Reporter The ordinance to allow Sullivan business owners to display A-frame signs on the sidewalk in front of their business passed unanimously last month. The process of changing the ordinance started back on April 15 with a presentation from Cathrine Craig, owner of Cathrine’s Custom Framing on the importance of A-frame signs for local businesses. Just over two months later, Craig, in an interview after the June 23 council meeting, noted “This is a big step forward and has been a long and difficult process to … Read More

Lake Shelbyville Quilt Show Begins Tues.

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July 2, 2014 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Shelbyville will host a quilt show Tuesday, July 8 to Sunday, July 13 at the Lake Shelbyville Visitor Center during normal hours of operation. The Visitor Center is open 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. … Read More

Mo-Do 4-H Fair Begins Wed.

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July 2, 2014 The Moultrie Douglas 4-H Fair will begin Wednesday July 9 with more than 500 exhibits. The fair will consist of the following dates and events: • Wednesday, July 9 -Otto Center -All Foods, General Projects & Public Presentations -Judging 5:00 p.m. •Friday, July 18 -Mo-Do Fairgrounds -Sheep 6:30 p.m. -Swine 7:00 pm. -Small Pets to follow Swine … Read More

Sullivan Bingo Hall Celebrates Five Year Anniversary

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July 2, 2014 Submitted by Justine Brewer The Sullivan Bingo Hall, located at 401 W. Water Street in Sullivan, recently celebrated five years of successful operation. The Beacon, a non-profit organization that provides services to adults with developmental disabilities and mental illness, was previously struggling to find the dollars to make ends meet. The financially strapped state of Illinois budget has been unable to provide any type of funding increase or cost of living increase for the past six years, putting a strain on the annual budget.  … Read More

LLC Announces Part-Time Spring Semester Honors List

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July 2, 2014 The Lake Land College 2014 spring semester academic honors list for part-time and full-time students has been released by the college. To qualify for the president’s list, a student must have a GPA of 3.8 – 4.0. To qualify for the dean’s list, a student must have a GPA of 3.65 – 3.79. To qualify for the honor’s list, a student must have a GPA of 3.5 – 3.64. A grade “A” is four points, a “B” is three points, a “C” is two points, etc. The following part-time students have achieved these academic honors: … Read More