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Windsor Students of the Month – March 2024

News Progress Posted on April 10, 2024 by webmasterApril 10, 2024

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Lake Land College tuition increase 

News Progress Posted on April 10, 2024 by webmasterApril 10, 2024

•April 10, 2024• The Lake Land College Board of Trustees approved the first tuition increase in four years at the regular March meeting.  The increase follows four years of commitment to hold tuition as steady as possible for students. Tuition and fees remained the same between fiscal years 21 and 22, and then decreased by 7.4% in fiscal year 23. Last year, tuition and fees were rolled back to fiscal year 21 and 22 rates.  … Read More

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Illinois Amish Heritage Center to host Sheep to Yarn to Quilts

News Progress Posted on April 10, 2024 by webmasterApril 10, 2024

•April 10, 2024• Sheep to Yarn to Quilts will return to the Illinois Amish Heritage Center on Saturday, May 4 from 7:00 am until 3:00 pm. The event will feature sheep shearing demonstrations and cleaning, dyeing, and spinning the wool into yarn. Weavers will demonstrate weaving with looms, and quilting displays and demonstrations will complete the journey from Sheep to Yarn to Quilts. Visitors will be invited to try their hand at many of the activities being demonstrated.  … Read More

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Remembering Who We Are… 4

News Progress Posted on April 10, 2024 by webmasterApril 10, 2024

Remembering Who We Are… 4 Ice to Dust to Grass to Fire by Janet Roney The phrase, “Fly-over country”, often heard these days, implies that there’s nothing much to see in the Midwest, Moultrie’s home. Mile after mile of corn and bean fields do not inspire the uninformed.   Poor things! Any fool can see that the majestic Rocky Mountains or the peaceful sea shores are beautiful, but mountains and our continent’s edges are barriers, too. In contrast, on the Illinois prairie, the “sky’s the limit”. The prairie’s beautiful vastness is liberating and inspiring. It feels like you can see … Read More

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Obituaries 4-10-2024

News Progress Posted on April 10, 2024 by webmasterApril 10, 2024

Beverly Elzy Beverly Ann Elzy, 87, of Sullivan, entered the realm of heaven at 6:41 p.m. Saturday, April 6th 2024.  Per the family’s wishes no services will be held at this time. Memorials may be made in care of the family. McMullin-Young Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements. … Read More

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Prenatal care matters for mom and baby

News Progress Posted on April 10, 2024 by webmasterApril 10, 2024

•April 10, 2024• By Angela Hogan Prenatal care refers to healthcare and guidance for pregnant women before childbirth. It involves closely monitoring the mother’s and developing baby’s health and progress.  Ideally, prenatal care begins as soon as a woman suspects she is pregnant and continues throughout the pregnancy until delivery. Such care includes regular check-ups, tests, and visits with healthcare professionals. Why is prenatal care important?  … Read More

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Recipe: A nutty start to the day

News Progress Posted on April 10, 2024 by webmasterApril 10, 2024

•April 10, 2024• Pecan trees grow in various areas of the central and southern United States. Pecan trees are prized for their delicious nuts. There’s debate whether pecan is pronounced as pe-CAN (as in can of soda) or pe-CAHN, (as in con artist), and it varies depending on where you live. However, there is no debate that pecans can be versatile ingredients in both sweet and savory recipes. … Read More

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Menu 4-10-2024

News Progress Posted on April 10, 2024 by webmasterApril 10, 2024

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. April 15 – Chicken and Wild, Rice Soup, 3 Bean Salad, Carrot and Raisin, Salad, Fruit, Crackers April 16 – Ham Loaf with Glaze, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts, Pineapple Chunks, Bread/Roll April 17 – Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes with, Brown Gravy, Peas and Pearl Onions, Broccoli salad, Bread/Roll April 18 – Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce, Squash, Seasoned Green Beans, Romaine Side Salad April 19 – Salsa Chicken , Tater … Read More

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Bingo

News Progress Posted on April 10, 2024 by webmasterApril 10, 2024

•April 10, 2024• Bingo every Thursday at the Sullivan American Legion hosted by the Sullivan Singers Boosters. Doors open at 5 pm. Regular Bingo starts at 6:30 pm. Food and drinks available for purchase.  … Read More

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Senior Services calendar of events

News Progress Posted on April 10, 2024 by webmasterApril 10, 2024

•April 10, 2024• April 11: 10 a.m. exercise class, 9 a.m. CAS support group @ Arthur Library with Kim Weber April 12: Pool tourney April 16: 10 a.m. exercise class, 2:30 p.m. Dementia Friendly Open House at Elizabeth Titus Library April 17: 1 p.m. Wii bowling April 18: 10 a.m. exercise class, 12 p.m. Bingo with Sullivan Healthcare April 19: Pool tourney April 22: 1 p.m. WitFit with Cheri Burcham from U of I Extension Office April 23: 10 a.m. exercise class April 24: 1 p.m. Wii bowling April 25: 10 a.m. exercise class April 26: 1 p.m. pool tourney … Read More

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Moultrie-Douglas Contestants



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New royalty to be crowned
The Moultrie-Douglas County Fair Pageant will be held Monday, July 27th at 6:00 p.m. for Little Miss Fair Queen and 7:00 p.m. for Miss and Junior Miss Fair Queen located at the south track on the Mo-Do Fairgrounds. Vying for the title of Miss Moultrie Douglas Fair Queen are: Abigail Meyer of Tuscola, Addee Mulligan of Arcola, Sarah Rogers of Atwood, Ava Whitson of Tuscola, Addisyn Wilson of Villa Grove, Emma Spillman of Tuscola, Aymara Leal of Arcola and Katilyn Kirby of Sullivan.

Jr Miss Moultrie-Douglas contestants
Vying for the title of Jr Miss Moultrie-Douglas are: Harper Hale of Arthur, Brooklyn Bates of Sullivan, Sofie Reifsteck of Tuscola, Sophia Wilson of Arcola, Miley Rennels of Tuscola, Ava Warren of Sullivan, Tatum Faust of Pesotum, Maggie Meyer of Tuscola and Audrey Warren of Sullivan, pictured 2025 Jr Miss Moultrie-Douglas Quinn Chapman of Villa Grove.
Little Miss Moultrie-Douglas contestants
Vying for the title of Little Miss Moultrie-Douglas are: Everleigh Allen of Tuscola, Emelia Shelmadine of Tuscola, Arabella Butterick of Arthur, Josslyn Leigh Brown of Sullivan, Athalia Juliet Sanchez of Arcola, Myla Ro Oye of Arthur, Sophie Elliott of Sullivan, Rosie Smith of Villa Grove, Tinley Eads of Arthur, Alayna Guadiana of Arcola and Alexandria Brackemyre of Lovington, pictured with 2025 Little Miss Moultrie-Douglas Joslynn Steffens of Tuscola.


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