•June 19, 2024• There will be a breast cancer benefit for Krissy Davis on Friday July 26th from 6 to 10pm. There will be a raffle, silent auction, music, food, t-shirts and a bags tournament. Teams must register in advance by calling Sheri at (217)-254-3327. The bags tournaments is teams of two and is double elimination, the games will start at 4 pm. … Read More
•June 12, 2024• Since 2017, Sullivan has been actively planning and producing the annual Bash and Bash. The Dash and Bash is a family friendly day long event in Sullivan where fun is in the name. The event started bright and early at seven for the 5k run/walk registration for the race, which started just an hour later at eight. Closer to ten the car show registration opened and just thirty minutes later the Legion had a tent set up outside where food was served, lemonade shakeups were also opening at the same time. By this time it is 11, … Read More
•June 12, 2024• by Ariana R Cherry Thrifting is a great way to save money on gently used items. In today’s economy, second hand shopping is an ideal way to find the clothing brands and products for your home at a fraction of its original price. At least 93% of Americans shop online for second-hand items and in 2023, the U.S. second-hand market generated an estimated amount of $53 billion according to Capital One’s thrifting statistics. If you are a regular thrifter, you will notice that not all thrift stores are the same. The creative minds behind Second Act are … Read More
•June 12, 2024• Ten Central Illinois organizations have been selected to receive a total of $30,000 in arts/summer camp grant funding. This funding is part of the $1 million Moving Forward grant program established by the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation (HICF) and Decatur Earthmover Credit Union (DECU). … Read More
•June 12, 2024• Honor Roll Quarter 4 Seventh Grade High Honors: Lila Cranmer, Faith Hendrickson, Mathilda Kasey, Addison Montgomery, Arora Rincker, Bryce Rincker Honor Roll: Lily Ault, Jackson Hartman, Aspen Spinner, Kleia Voege Eighth Grade High Honors: Peter Mast, Evan Pfeiffer … Read More
•June 12, 2024• The village of Lovington had a very successful Junefest this past June 8th, starting at 4:30 at the Lovington park with a community fish fry as well as few food venders including Kona Ice, We Li Kit Farmstead, Eddie’s Taco Truck, SweetTeaz, Scotty BS, and Highway Heartburn. There were also many artisan booths, some with bake sale items and freeze dried candy while others had hand made crafts like keychains and hand knit towels. The Lovington VBS was there was well handing out candy to anyone and everyone of all ages. There was no time for messing … Read More
•June 12, 2024• Museum historians will record oral histories with travelers, businesses, highway builders, and others The Illinois State Museum is seeking individuals to share their personal experiences with the original Route 66 in Illinois, including travelers, businesses that operated along the route, workers who built the highway, and others. Route 66 will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026. Historians from the Illinois State Museum will record and share oral histories of people who can recall their connections to the historic roadway, which operated from 1926 until decommissioning in 1985. … Read More
•June 12, 2024• The Coles, Cumberland, and Moultrie-Douglas 4-H programs have announced the return of the highly anticipated Multi-County Horse Show. This year’s event will be hosted by the Coles County 4-H at the Coles County Fairgrounds in Charleston, bringing together talented young equestrians from across the region. … Read More