News Progress

•December 11, 2024• Submitted by Kate Lacy Metro Communications is expanding its Sullivan operations to accommodate growing demand for high-speed residential and commercial fiber-optic internet services.   The company is constructing a new 25,000-square-foot facility adjacent to its current headquarters at 8 South Washington Street. This expansion will create additional space for support staff and further strengthen Metro Communications’ flagship brand, CONXXUS. As a leading provider of fiber-optic internet in central Illinois, CONXXUS continues to extend its network footprint throughout the Midwest. The project officially commenced on December 2, 2024, with the removal of several structures to make way for … Read More

Christmas at Belmont in Nashville, Tennessee. December 3, 2024. Photo by Matt Willoughby •December 11, 2024• Submitted  Belmont University’s Triniti Preyer will be among more than 600 student musicians and vocalists to perform in the beloved annual concert tradition, “Christmas at Belmont: Live from Nashville.” Beginning Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 8 p.m. EST / 7 p.m. CST, this popular holiday spectacular will stream to a global audience on Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch. This year marks the first time the event has been available on a global streaming platform. A showcase of Belmont’s musical talent through … Read More

For 46 years, University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners have measured success by gardens planted, insects identified, produce harvested, and the millions of hours volunteers have logged by helping others learn to grow. … Read More

•December 11, 2024• The Holocaust Education Center is hosting a student competition for 5th to 12th grade students interested in writing, painting or film with an interest in history. In this competition, students will get to show their creativity by learning about a Holocaust victim, resister, rescuer or liberator, through their eyes. Best in show pieces receive $50 student and teacher prize.  All submissions and additional information can be found at www.cujf.org/hec. All submissions must be made by January 17th, 2025. … Read More

Safeguard your well-being and enjoy a more peaceful holiday season •December 11, 2024• by Angela Hogan Christmas holidays often promise warmth, joy, and cherished moments with loved ones. However, it can also bring stress, anxiety, and emotional fatigue. High expectations, packed schedules, and financial pressures can create a season of exhaustion. Why Are the Holidays Stressful? … Read More