•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• Eggnog is a rich and delicious beverage that has become synonymous with the most festive time of year. This milk- and egg-based concoction is tasty on its own, or it can be dressed up with other flavors and spiked with a favorite spirit when celebrating the holiday season with other adult partygoers. December is National Eggnog Month, and December 24 is National Eggnog Day. There is no more perfect time of year to learn everything you can about eggnog — all the while sipping a cup of this creamy concoction. Indulge in these festive facts about the … 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 BurchamExtension EducatorUniversity of Illinois Extension I have mentioned the practice of mindfulness before, but did you realize how helpful mindfulness can be during the holiday season? I shared this article back in 2019, but dusted it off and thought I would reshare as an important reminder. In an effort to slow down and enjoy all that the season has to offer, Illinois Extension County Director Karla Belzer encourages us all to be more mindful this holiday season. To linger in the moment longer. To be present … 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
Isaac Hill’s Mission for Jefferson •December 18, 2024• by Janet Roney I’ve read a lot of books about Illinois, but none mention Isaac Hill’s expedition for President Thomas Jefferson to explore the interior of Illinois along the third principal meridian. When I found Hill’s 1811 hand-drawn map reproduced in the reprint of the Montgomery and Bond County History, I gained new insight into the history of the Kaskaskia River Valley. … 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
Senior Peace MealFor Reservations Call 1-800-543-1770The Peace Meal Senior Nutrition Program suggests a donation of $4.00 for each congregate and home delivered meal. We accept the Illinois Link Card. Dec. 23 – Breakfast Casserole, Paco Blend Vegetables, Hot Spiced Apples, Fruit Juice, Muffin or Biscuit Dec. 24 – CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY Dec. 25 – CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYDec. 26 – CHEF’S CHOICE REGIONAL FAVORITES WILL BE SERVEDDec. 27 – Meatloaf, German Potato Salad, Stewed Tomatoes, 3 Bean Salad, Bread or Roll … Read More
•December 18, 2024• Sullivan High School is celebrating a few students as the semester begins to end for the holidays with the release of the News-Gazette All-Area Cross Country team. Sullivan High School’s very own Jacob Iacobazzi, a junior, making the All-Area Boys first team. There were also players who joined the honorable mentions list including Grant Martin, sophomore, and girls honorable mention Julia Moody, sophomore. Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond also saw some honorable mentions, Ruby Burton, junior, and Kiberly Krutsinger, junior. … Read More
•December 18, 2024• by E. Scott England The Sullivan Redskins appear on the cusp of breaking through for this season. It is a season that comes with player changes, coaching changes, and a schedule that is aggressive. So it should come as no surprise that this year of building and rebuilding is progressing slowly. That doesn’t mean they should be discredited. If anything, it means that future opponents should beware. … Read More