Moultrie County Impact Giving Circle awards grants

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•March 18, 2026• Submitted On March 4th, the Moultrie County Impact Giving Circle held its first meeting of 2026. It was another encouraging evening of neighbors coming together to support their community. After hearing nominations and brief presentations from several local organizations, members voted to award two $2,000 grants. The Sullivan Elementary School PTO received $2,000 to help provide students the opportunity to attend a children’s musical at The Little Theatre On The Square. Experiences like this introduce young students to live theater and the arts, something many children might not otherwise have the opportunity to experience. … Read More

Sullivan School District: cell phones and successes

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•March 18, 2026• by DM Williamee On Monday, March 9th, the Sullivan School District held its monthly regular meeting. All were present, except Mr. Grooms. NHS/NEHS highlights: Maddie Shonkwiler presented and shared that in the last month, they signed and delivered letters and treats to staff for school staff appreciation days. They will have their club photo for the yearbook on Thursday, March 12th, with all members expected to wear their club shirts. She shared ongoing efforts for school clean up, indoors as well as on the property. At their last meeting, members made sure they had worked enough events … Read More

Prairieland Frontiersman: reveling in and reliving the past

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•March 18, 2026• Photo by DM WilliameeGilbert Schriber, author, per-1840 period historian and craftsman, blows his horn as his patient wife of 61 years, Kathy, works beside him at their table. Mr. Schriber has been muzzle-loading and making crafts for 35 years. by DM Williamee Where to shop for the person who has everything? On Friday, March 13th and 14th, the Prairieland Frontiersmen held their 37th annual Historic Arts and Crafts show at the Sullivan American Legion. The Legion Hall was packed wall to wall with traders and artisans representing the colonial, fur trade, and Civil War eras, with their … Read More

MCHC save the date: ‘Trivia Night’

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•March 18, 2026• Put on your thinking cap. Do you have an answer to any of these four questions? Who was the lead vocalist for the band Queen? Who is the all-time leader in career points scored in the NHL? Who wrote A Tale of Two Cities? What was the first settlement in Moultrie County? These are samples of questions we will have at the Second Annual MCHC Trivia Night. The MCHC invites you to a night of friends, fun, food, and facts on April 11th, with dinner at 5:00 p.m., followed by trivia at 6:00. The cost is $120 … Read More

Civil rights workshop

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•March 18, 2026• SAIL, Soyland Access to Independent Living, will host a workshop on Civil Education Rights and Civil Rights Teamwork, to be presented by Equip for Equality on Tuesday, March 31st, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. The presentation will be at the Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library, 2 West Water Street, Sullivan. The Equip for Equality presenters are Cristina Kinsella, Senior Attorney with Equip for Equality, and Marlena Johnson, Staff Attorney with Equip for Equality.  The workshop is free; reservations are not required. For more information, call Betty Watkins, SAIL Rural Outreach Coordinator, at (217) 774-4322. … Read More

Heritage Woods Easter Eggstravaganza

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•March 18, 2026• On Saturday, April 4th, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Heritage Woods of Sullivan will hold their annual Easter Eggstravaganza at 20 Courtyard Boulevard in Sullivan. This year’s free and family-friendly event will have, in addition to the Easter egg hunt, pony rides, trackless train rides, balloon animals, bounce houses, ‘Touch a Truck’ with the Sullivan Fire Department, and a kids’ bike raffle. Additionally, there will be an adult Easter basket raffle, food trucks, and a 50/50 raffle. All members of the community are invited to attend. … Read More

Springtime is fishing time: get your IL license 

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•March 11, 2026• Illinois fishing licenses – among the most affordable in the nation – are now on sale for the 2026 season. Illinois fishing licenses and stamps for 2026 are available for purchase online and at department-authorized vendors. A standard, non-discounted resident fishing license costs $15. Licenses for the 2025 season remain valid through March 31. Anglers 16 and older must have a valid fishing license in Illinois. Exemptions apply to active-duty military personnel and people with disabilities. … Read More

Redskins compete at power lifting meet

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The Redskin football athletes have been working hard in the weightroom this offseason, and last Saturday twelve of them competed at the Maroa-Forsyth Power Lifting Meet. The athletes competed within their weight classes in the bench press, squat, and power clean, as well as the vertical jump and timed flying 10 yard runs. Redskin competitors had a successful meet, setting 20 new personal records and earning several medals in their respective weight classes. Earning medals were: Collin Shain- 1st Squat 320 pounds, 3rd  Bench 235 pounds, Noah Bryant- 3rd Bench 280 pounds, Chet Ray- 3rd Squat 415 pounds, Braden Lucas- 1st 10 yard fly 19.9 … Read More