IDPH fines 40 Central Illinois nursing homes, care facilities

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•December 10, 2025• by DM Williamee When one is unable to care for themselves at home due to age, illness, or injury and lacks the requisite support system to ensure proper care on a day-to-day basis, nursing care and rehabilitation facilities exist to fill that gap. Unfortunately, not all facilities are created equal when it comes to safe, quality care, as reflected by the recent IDPH “Quarterly Report of Nursing Home Violators” report. 43 nursing homes and care facilities throughout the Central Illinois region were recently fined in the April-June 2025 “Quarterly Report of Nursing Home Violators” by the Illinois … Read More

Bethany Depot hosts Santa visit

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Submitted by  Nancy Mueller Santa made his annual visit to the Bethany Depot on Sunday, December 7th, arriving by fire truck, driven by Tom Gregory. Children were excited to give Santa their wish lists, with a few just not sure about the bearded guy in the red suit. Stockings with toys and goodies were handed out by the young ladies of the Bethany Celebration royalty, and pictures were taken by Kathy Doty. Families were treated to cookies and hot chocolate provided by ladies from the Bethany churches. All children were entered in the door prize drawings with an extra entry … Read More

Lights at Wyman

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Photo by RR Best On Monday, December 1st, Wyman Park in Sullivan was looking full of colorfully lit festive cheer, with the weekend’s snowfall accumulation providing the perfect backdrop for the beautifully lit displays. … Read More

Fire damages local restaurant

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•December 10, 2025• The Sullivan Fire Protection District responded to a structure fire on December 4th, 12:27 a.m. at 925 State Highway 32, at the NorthEnd Pub and Grill at the Sullivan Marina. Fire crews arrived to find heavy fire conditions present on the east side of the building. Firefighters began a fire attack and searched for victims, but no one was found inside the structure. A Second Alarm was called at 1:02 a.m., bringing additional resources and manpower to the scene. Limited access and icy conditions presented many obstacles for firefighters to overcome on this fire. There were no … Read More

Remembering Who We Are…..87

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The Log Cabin Across the Road •December 10, 2025• by Janet Roney A friend of mine introduced me to bird-watching when I was a kid. This led to frequent early morning hikes before school to add to my “life list” of birds I had seen and identified. First, I just wandered around our yard or up and down the road in front of our house. Soon, I noticed that all the strange birdcalls were coming from the trees along the creek on our neighbor’s land across the road east from our house. When my desire to add to my life … Read More

LLC receives IBHE Nursing School grant

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•December 10, 2025• Lake Land College recently received an $18,903.94 Nursing School grant from the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE). Lake Land will use the grant funds in 2026 to support student outcomes in two specific areas. The first is to acquire educational equipment, including infusion pumps and a diverse set of mannequins and injection arms, which will better prepare students with the hands-on training necessary to thrive in their careers.  … Read More

Lady Redskins suffer road loss against Paris

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•December 10, 2025• by E. Scott England Originally the Sullivan Lady Redskins had two games scheduled for last week, but the weather decided to alter that plan. Newton was forced to cancel last week due to deteriorating road conditions. That left the ladies all week to practice and prepare for a Saturday matchup against a good Paris Lady Tigers team. … Read More

Sullivan Redskins experience some hiccups to their season

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•December 10, 2025• by E. Scott England The Sullivan Redskins had a busy week last week, unfortunately, not all outcomes were in their favor. It was not for lack of trying though as the boys continue to put up strong numbers, improving with each passing minute of every game. 11 mile rivalry The Redskins hosted Windsor/Stew-Stras for their home opener. Always a great matchup between these close rivals, this game did not disappoint. The intensity of the first quarter gave the crowd a great idea of what the rest of the game would look like. Sullivan outscored the Hatchets 19-17 … Read More

Reducing holiday stress: tips to support your well being

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•December 10, 2025• Submitted What can you do to prevent a holiday season that starts with high expectations from ending in stress and exhaustion? Why are holidays stressful? While the holiday season is portrayed with warmth and connecting with loved ones, it can also bring about stress, anxiety, and a wide range of other emotions. The pressures of social events, religious functions, travel, and family commitments can overwhelm even the most resilient individuals. Moreover, feelings of loneliness and isolation can exacerbate these challenges. Given that most holiday activities occur within 10-15 days, a higher stress level is understandable, even under … Read More

Obituaries 12-10-2025:

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D. Michele Wunderle D. Michele (Stearns) Wunderle, 86, formerly of Sullivan, passed away peacefully Monday, December 8, 2025, in Bloomington. Michele was the oldest of six children born to Sylvester and Doris Matheson Stearns. She was a granddaughter to John Matheson, niece to Jack Matheson and Buddy Stearns and cousin to Sonny Stearns. She graduated from Sullivan High School in 1957. Services will be held at Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington, IL. The full obituary can be viewed at www.carmodyflynn.com. … Read More