Area Xmas Lighting Contests

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The following villages/towns will be sponsoring Christmas Lighting Contests: Bethany Dec. 6-24. Decorations need to be up and on from 5-9 p.m. between these dates. Judges will randomly survey homes at various days and times. One first place-$100; two second place prizes-$50/each; eight third place prizes: $25/each. For more information contact village hall at 665-3351. Sullivan Between now and December 18, those residents with city utilities have until the 18th to decorate their houses in festive lights for a chance to earn either first place and $150 off their electric bill or second place and $100 off their electric bill. … Read More

Beware of Disaster-Related Fraud

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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) urge Illinois residents affected by recent severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes to be alert for potential fraud and to keep these points in mind: • A FEMA inspector will first contact you by phone to arrange a visit to your damaged home or apartment to determine if you have uninsured, eligible losses. A FEMA inspector will always have an official badge visible during the inspection. Ask to see the badge before allowing him/her to enter your home. • FEMA will not contact … Read More

Elizabeth Titus Library Winter Operations

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As winter approaches, the Elizabeth Titus library staff in Sullivan reminds patrons that certain circumstances may call for the library’s closure in order to ensure the safety of patrons as well as the staff. Power failure, heating system failure, snowfall of six inches or more, blizzard conditions, hazardous icing conditions, or a police advisory that travel is hazardous are just a few of the circumstances that may require closing the library. When closure becomes necessary, the director or the person in charge will notify local television (WAND in Decatur and WCIA in Champaign) and radio stations (Decatur WEJT 105.1FM or … Read More

Shopko Foundation to Support Local School Districts

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Foundation to Donate up to $2,000 per Location Across United States This holiday season, as shoppers seek the ideal gift for their loved ones, Shopko Hometown Foundation is giving back to the hometown communities it is privileged to serve. For every signature Shopko Hometown in Sullivan receives between December 1 and December 24, the Shopko Hometown Foundation will make a $1 donation to Sullivan School District (up to $2,000 per store) as part of its Help Us Give Back initiative, a program that is being run in all 181 store locations across the country. Customers may sign their name once … Read More