A Look at Nature Photo Contest

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•March 27, 2024• Prairie’s Edge Master Naturalists announce the launch of the “A Look at Nature Photo Contest,” inviting amateur photographers to immerse themselves in the beauty of spring and showcase their photography skills. The contest, part of the Explore Nature series, will run from April 1st to May 10th, providing participants ample time to capture the vibrant essence of the season. The primary theme of the contest is “A Look at Nature,” encouraging entrants to explore and photograph the captivating elements of spring in the natural environment. Whether it’s blossoming flowers, picturesque landscapes, or playful wildlife, participants are urged … Read More

Remembering Who We Are…2   

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•March 27, 2024• What Did a Trillion Tons of Glacial Ice Do to Moultrie County? by Janet Roney Well, duh…it flattened it, of course. But, that’s not all it did.   When the Wisconsin Glacier came down from Canada 30,000 years ago or so, it brought tons and tons of dirt, gravel, rocks, and sand with it that it picked up along the way. When global warming began 14,000 – 18,000 years ago and melted the ice, it left up to 200 feet of this debris, called glacial till, on top of everywhere the glacier reached.   The weight of … Read More

A Look Back…

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2014 The city council Monday moved forward with combining computer networks across the City of Sullivan’s departments. As a follow up on the discussion and recommendation made by the council at the Feb. 24 meeting, the city moved forward to have QNS combine the computer networks of the different departments into one that can be monitored, tracked, and protected as a unit. The Sullivan school board approved three types of measures Monday evening in a special meeting concerning reduction in force. Faced with potentially steeper cuts in state aid payments for the next school year, the board approved nine resolutions … Read More

The Growing Problem of Loneliness

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•March 27, 2024• The personal, social, and health implications for individuals and communities By Angela Hogan According to the 2023 Surgeon General’s Advisory, around 20% of adults in the United States reported feeling lonely or socially isolated. Loneliness and isolation are separate but related concepts. Isolation is a lack of social connections, while loneliness is the emotional experience of feeling alone, even when surrounded by others. Overall, older adults, people with disabilities, and geographically isolated people are particularly vulnerable to loneliness. Social and economic factors such as poverty, unemployment, and discrimination also increase the risk of loneliness and isolation. … Read More

City Council Makes Appointments, Receives Planning Report

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•March 27, 2024• By Sharon Barricklow The Sullivan City Council made several personnel changes and appointments and received what was called a “roadmap to future development” at their regular council meeting Thursday night. The council took action to appoint deputy treasurer Nakayla Swisher as Interim Treasurer following the resignation of treasurer Jill Bushue. Mayor Mike Mossman said Swisher, City Clerk Carrie Creek and he would all be available to sign checks for the city. The council also gave Street Department employee Ryan Nuding permission to enter into contracts and joint participation agreements between Sullivan and the State of Illinois. Commissioner … Read More

Bushue Recognized as a 2024 State FFA Proficiency Winner

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•March 27, 2024• by E. Scott England Kate Bushue was selected as the State FFA Proficiency Winner in Food Service Entrepreneurship. She was previously chosen as the Chapter, Section, and District awardee of this area. Illinois FFA recognizes students in forty-eight different areas based on their work-based learning, also known as Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAEs). FFA members who demonstrate outstanding agricultural skills and competencies through record keeping, leadership, and scholastic achievement may be considered for this award.  … Read More

LLC Offering Tuition Discount 

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•March 27, 2024• Lake Land College is offering up to $100 in tuition savings for all students who register for Summer or Fall 2024 classes by midnight on May 10.  Students who meet the criteria will receive a $50 tuition and fee credit for each registered semester. By registering for both summer and fall classes, students can receive the maximum incentive of $100. To be eligible for the tuition credit, students must be enrolled in a minimum of three credit hours for summer and six credit hours for fall. The promotion is available to all current and incoming Lake Land … Read More