News Progress

•December 18, 2024• Dakoda and Courtney Lucas were welcomed into their new home in Bethany on Saturday, November 30th. The family were welcomed by the Habitat for Humanity organization during the Habitat House Blessing, as the blessing commenced the pair were given the keys to their new home.  Habitat for Humanity has provided over 800,000 homes nationwide with multiple families given homes within Moultrie County and other neighboring counties. The chilly weather during the House Blessing was no match for the warmth in the volunteers hearts and smiles in celebration of another family receiving a home during an increase of … Read More

•December 18, 2024• The minimum wage in Illinois is increasing on January 1st, 2025. Workers will see an increase of $1 per hour from $14 to $15. The minimum wage for tipped workers will rise to $9 per hour and youth workers (under 18) working fewer than 650 hours per calendar year will see their hourly wage increase to $13 per hour. … Read More

•December 18, 2024• The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Shelbyville is looking for qualified candidates to fill student vacancies for the 2025 summer recreation season. Lake Shelbyville offers a great work experience opportunity for those students who plan to make a career in biological sciences, outdoor recreation, or law enforcement. … Read More

•December 18, 2024• by Cheri Burcham   A financial emergency is any expense or loss of income you do not plan for, like a missed paycheck, a damaged roof, a flat tire, or a medical bill. According to FEMA, 6 out of 10 households in America experience at least one financial emergency in a year and about one-third of American families do not have any savings. Financial emergencies can result from health or medical care issues, household expenses, or natural disasters. Illinois Extension Educator Jamie Mahlandt has written this excellent article about financial emergencies that I would like to share … Read More

•December 18, 2024• The Windsor Schools have released a short calendar of important dates for their students in the next few months.   December 20th: 2pm early dismissal December 23rd through January 3rd: No school (Winter Break) January 6th: School resumes January 20th: No school, Martin Luther King Jr. day February 7th: Noon dismissal February 17th: No school, President’s day … Read More