Moultrie County Childcare Committee awards Proto-Tykes grant funds

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•November 20, 2024• Submitted   The Moultrie County Childcare Committee recently announced the awarding of grant funds to Proto-Tykes, a well-established childcare provider in the community, to support the construction of a new facility. This expansion will allow Proto-Tykes to increase its capacity, providing additional childcare spots for local families and helping address the county’s growing demand for quality childcare services.  … Read More

Menu 11-20-2024

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Senior Peace Meal For Reservations Call 1-800-543-1770 The Peace Meal Senior Nutrition Program suggests a donation of $4.00 for each congregate and home delivered meal. We accept the Illinois Link Card. Nov. 25 – Breakfast    Casserole, Paco Blend, Vegetables, Hot Spiced Apples, Fruit Juice, Muffin or Biscuit Nov. 26 – Cheese Salad Chili, Coleslaw, Tropical Fruit, Crackers, Bread Nov. 27 – Chicken Pot Pie, Mashed Potatoes, Hot Beets, 5 Cup Salad, Biscuit Nov. 28 – CLOSED FOR  THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY Nov. 29 – CLOSED FOR  THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY … Read More

A look back…11-20-2024

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1964 Harold Jones was selected as Illinois ‘Teacher of the Year. Mr. Jones has been a teacher at Sullivan High School since 1944. King’s Cafe in Lovington held their annual Thanksgiving dinner of Turkey or baked ham and all the sides with pumpkin pie for $1.00. … Read More

Heart of Illinois Community Foundation awards grants

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Submitted   Moultrie County celebrated two exceptional community initiatives recently as part of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation’s Impact200 Grant Program. In partnership with Decatur Earthmover Credit Union, the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation awarded $200,000 to local nonprofits at a special reception recognizing the transformative power of philanthropy. The event highlighted the foundation’s commitment to empowering changemakers across Central Illinois.  Left to Right: Mark Waelde, Kevin Landrus, Grant Wade, Brad Burcham, Dick Burcham. Among the recipients honored were two organizations from Moultrie County, each receiving grants to support their critical programs. The Sullivan AMBUCS Chapter was awarded $10,000 … Read More

Sullivan Fire and Ambulance District donates to SBL

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The Sullivan Fire and Ambulance District recently donated $580 to the Sarah Bush Lincoln Regional Cancer Center in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  The shirts sold by the Sullivan Fire and Ambulance District are pictured. Sullivan Fire and Ambulance District staff sold pink shirts during the month of October to raise the funds.   “We express our gratitude to all who contributed to this endeavor, enabling us to support those affected by breast cancer,” Chief Chris Wright said.  For more information about donating to SBL, call the SBL Health Foundation at 217-258-2511.  … Read More

City council approves electric rate hikes

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by Sharon Barricklow Sullivan residents will be paying four percent more for their electrical service after a rate hike was passed Thursday night by the Sullivan City Council. Commissioner Mike Kirk said the across the board four percent increase was needed because Ameren Illinois, who sells the city power, had increased their rates.  “This is just their rate that is being passed through to us,” he said.  The rate increase does not affect municipal or state taxes on power bills.  … Read More