•July 3, 2024• by Janet Roney I am convinced that the western branch of the Kaskaskia-Detroit Road, the most important French fur trade trail in central Illinois in the 1700s, crossed the Kaskaskia at Nelson Ford. It was the best Kaskaskia River ford between Cooks Mills and Shelbyville. No old maps show its precise route through the county, but bits and pieces of information lead to that conclusion. … Read More
•July 3, 2024• Dr. Gregory Mauck has successfully defended his master’s thesis and been granted a Master of Arts in History Degree with Distinction from Liberty University. His thesis, “Geopolitical Actions of the German Empire Prior to the First World War: A Modified DIME Analysis,” is published online and may be accessed at https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/masters/1124/ or through any search engine. … Read More
Kevin Franklin Kevin L. Franklin, 58, of Lovington passed away at 7:24 p.m. on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at Springfield Memorial Hospital. … Read More
Eugene Elzy Eugene “Gene” Elzy, 84, of Greensboro, Georgia passed away peacefully in his home at Reynolds Lake Oconee on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. … Read More
2014 Jacob Robert Adams of Sullivan received a $1,000 scholarship from the CHS Foundation, the major giving entity of CHS Inc., a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States. The Mo-Co Rush 12U competed in the Santa Claus Classic in Santa Claus, Ind. and went 5-0 to win the championship. The 12U Rush currently stood at 46-20 on the season. Players included Lindsey Mast, Destiny Williams, Allie Dunn, Liberty Dunaway, Jo Barbee, Addi Tinkle, and Delaney Melton. Middle row: coach Samantha Vogel, Isabel Shafer, KayLee Hohlbauch, Shelby Frederick, Madison Vogel, Molly Day, coach Scott … Read More
•July 3, 2024• by Ariana R Cherry Members of the Board of Education held a hearing for the Amended Budget for Fiscal Year 2024. Superintendent Shannon Cheek stated that since 2021 with a reduction in staff, the district has saved a total of $600,000. At last month’s meeting, the figures for the FY 2024 Amended Budget were shared. Education Fund: $5,216,690, Operation and Maintenance: $1,669,812, Transportation Fund: $347,349 and Working Cash: $900,798. The projected fund balances for June 30, 2024 were: Education Fund: $6,109,964, Operations and Maintenance: $1,818,594, Transportation Fund: $177,412 and Working Cash: … Read More
•July 3, 2024• Lori Kirk, a Sullivan High School and Sullivan Middle School teacher, recently was named a Teacher of Excellence for the Regional Office of Education #11. “It’s truly humbling to be recognized in this way. I am grateful to be part of the Sullivan Tribe with colleagues and administration that think of students first. I am blessed to be recognized with this incredible honor,” stated Kirk. She added that “My classroom team consists of two very dedicated paraprofessionals and a group of amazing students. This award motivates me to continue striving for excellence in education.” … Read More
•July 3, 2024• by E. Scott England The Sullivan CUSD #300 school board held a special meeting last Thursday to close out fiscal year 24. All seven members attended the fifteen minute meeting where they breezed through six action items with little to no discussion. One of the main purposes of this special meeting is to approve the amended budget. This is a common practice in school districts as it is typically necessary to make adjustments to a budget that was approved ten months prior. Superintendent Walk reported that the budget this year is balanced and overall was very positive. … Read More
•July 3, 2024• Friday’s July 12th-Aug. 30th 1:30pm-3:30 p.m.: Refreshments provided ($20 suggested donation for the 8-week class, Senior Center can assist with payment, just ask) 217-728-8521 sullivan senior center or 217-428-3458 ext. 231 Carol Logan with Decatur Catholic Charities. Classes start next week. … Read More
•July 3, 2024• Happening at the Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library: Story times: Every Wednesday, July 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31 at 10:00am. You must register for all of these classes either online, by calling or coming in to the library. Online codes can be found on our Facebook page. Registration for the foam and slime party will not open until July 1st. Every Monday at 9:00 am we will be hosting a Memory Café This is a social gathering for individuals with dementia and their caregivers. Get helpful information and support from others who also have loved ones … Read More