Arcola First Bank to Merge with Peoples Bank & Trust

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•January 10, 2024• John Gardner, President & CEO of Peoples Bank & Trust, headquartered in Pana, Ill. and Dale Boyer, President & CEO of Arcola First Bank, headquartered in Arcola, Ill., are pleased to announce an agreement to merge Arcola First Bank with Peoples Bank & Trust. The bank resulting from the merger will be Peoples Bank & Trust. The agreement is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to close in late spring or early summer. “I’m excited to bring Peoples Bank & Trust to Arcola, Arthur, and Tuscola.” Dale Boyer said, “They have a true focus on delivering … Read More

Chase Away Chills with this Delicious Soup

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•January 10, 2024• Soup is a staple anytime the weather is chilly or when a person feels like they are coming down with a cold. The warm, therapeutic effects of a delicious bowl of soup are hard to dismiss, and may sometimes work as well as the best medicines available. While zucchini may be known as a summer vegetable, this popular squash is at home in a tasty soup any time of year. Top with giant, cheesy croutons for a filling and scrumptious crowd-pleaser. … Read More

A Look Back…1-10-2024

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2014 Former Arcola and Mattoon head football coach Gerald Temples was hired as the next football coach by the Sullivan school board.  Millikin Professor Emeritus Dan Guillory presented about his book “House Poems: Structures and Their Inhabitants at Lovington Public Library.  … Read More

Create Cards for Senior Citizens

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•January 10, 2024• As Valentine’s Day approaches, State Senator Steve McClure (R-Springfield) is once again working to make sure that senior citizens aren’t forgotten, with his annual “Valentines for Seniors” card drive. “Living in a nursing home or assisted-living facility can be a lonely experience,” said Senator McClure. “We want to make sure that those seniors know that they are an important part of the community and are loved.” To help with this goal, McClure is asking students, scout groups, churches, and other groups to consider creating homemade cards that will be delivered to nursing homes, assisted-living facilities, and other … Read More

Blood Drive in Lovington 

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•January 10, 2024• The Lovington First Christian Church will be hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday, January 23 from 12:30-5:30 pm. Donors may go online to www.redcrossblood.org to schedule a time slot or contact Darlene Barlow at 217-855-9397. Walk-ins Are Always Welcome. … Read More

Blood Drive

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•January 10, 2024• Monarch Manufacturing Inc. will host a community blood drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals on Monday, January 22 from 12 pm to 3 pm in their showroom building at 1157 State Hwy 32 in Sullivan. To donate, contact ImpactLife at (800) 747-5401 or visit www.bloodcenter.org and use code 71346 to locate the drive. … Read More

City Council Approves Motion to Help Fire Department with Purchasing New Truck

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•January 10, 2024• by Crystal Reed The Sullivan City Council agreed to helping the Sullivan Fire Department and changed the day for Council meetings during their regular meeting on Monday, January 8.  The first item under new business was discussion and possible approval of a TIF agreement with the Sullivan Fire Protection District. The fire protection district has asked help to purchase a new truck. They asked for $40,000 a year for ten years out of TIF funds. Doug Shook said that fire trucks are important and that he would hate to lose a house in Cedar Dale or elsewhere.  … Read More