You’re a Sight for Sore Eyes, Unlike the Eyesore on that Site

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•October 25, 2023• “What a sight!” I exclaimed as I gazed across the Cliffs of Moher on the west coast of Ireland. “I’ve never seen anything like this.” A higher-up in the Chicago Bears organization might have stood on the site of the former Arlington Park racetrack and exclaimed, “What a site! I’ve never seen anything like this.” We’d both be right. Of course we would, because “sight” and “site” are homophones, so you’d hear no difference. But for the purposes of a written word column, we simply have different perspectives on what we’re looking at. … Read More

A Look Back…

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2013  Sullivan’s former fire chief, Jeff Waite, was nominated for the Fire Chief Emeritus Award by the Illinois Fire Chief’s Association. He received the award that month at the annual IFCA in Peoria, just one of five out of 1,200 fire departments statewide.  The soon to be retired sheriff Jeff Thomas received recognition at the George A. Sentel Masonic Lodge’s annual Past Masters Awards Banquet. He was presented with the Community Builder Award, which was given to an individual who had distinguished themselves through service to the community.  … Read More

Superintendent Cheek Creates a Communication Plan to Increase Communication Within the Community

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•October 25, 2023• by Ariana R Cherry A group of very energetic and bright first graders helped open up the recent ALAH School Board meeting held at Atwood-Hammond Grade School. They led the Pledge of Allegiance before the meeting began. Some of their parents were also in attendance, and they all received a room full of applause after it was finished. The snacks that Principal Formen provided for them afterwards were definitely earned by the first graders. During the meeting, Superintendent Shannon Cheek touched on his goals of trying to communicate better with everyone in the surrounding communities of the … Read More

City Council Approves Agreement for Wyman Park Splash Pad and Sports Courts

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•October 25, 2023• by Crystal Reed The Sullivan City Council approved an agreement with Building Systems of Illinois, Inc. for the Wyman Park Splash Pad and Sports Courts project during Monday’s meeting. The contract sum that includes all items and services necessary for the execution and completion of the work subject to additions and deductions is $479,407.00.  The council also discussed the animal ordinance in regards to chickens. The board packet provided several ordinances from local communities. Commissioner Doug Shook said he doesn’t like the idea of licensing people.  He continued on to say that was on the bubble about … Read More

98-year-old Sullivan Resident Set to Retire 

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•October 25, 2023• by Crystal Reed Paul “Short” Craig of Sullivan is 98 years old, and he finally plans to retire from Atchison Electric on his birthday which is November 25. He was born in Shelby County, and his family moved to Sullivan when he was four years old. Growing up during the Great Depression, he remembers he and his eight siblings having doing without because their father didn’t make much money. Craig remembers attending Julian School for eight years and noted he is the last person alive who attended the school. He only attended high school for two years … Read More

Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library

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•October 25, 2023• Happenings for November: Story times: Every Wednesday, November 8, 15, 22, & 29 at 10:00am A Taste of Love with Maya-Camille Broussard – November 8th at 7pm We are hosting a virtual program with Netflix’s star from Bake Squad.  She will be sharing her love of pies from her own kitchen just in time for Thanksgiving.  More information will be posted on our Facebook page including information on how to register or you can call the library at 728-7221. Homeschool class: Nov. 9 at 2:30 Library will be closed to observe Veterans Day on Nov. 10. Open … Read More

Beef Stew Dinner

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•October 25, 2023• Hammond United Methodist Church will hold a homemade beef stew dinner on Sunday, Nov. 5 from 11am to 1:30 pm in the church fellowship hall. This fundraiser “all-you-can-eat” dinner includes stew, roll or cornbread, jello salad, dessert and drink. The cost is $10 per person with family rates. Take out will be available. The church is located at 3rd & D Streets and is handicap accessible. … Read More

Veterans Luncheon

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•October 25, 2023• Mid-Illinois Senior Services, Inc. will host a Veterans Luncheon on Thursday, November 9th. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. Veterans eat FREE, everyone else pays $5.00/meal. Food prepared by Griffin’s BBQ Crew Catering Service of Sullivan. Menu is chicken & noodles w/rolls, cookie bars, coffee, tea, lemonade. Those interested in attending must call the Senior Center to register before Friday, November 3 at 217-728-8521 Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. … Read More

SDS Chili Dinner

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•October 25, 2023• Sullivan Dance Studio Competition Team will hold a chili dinner at the Sullivan American Legion on Friday, October 27th. Meals will be served from 5 to 7pm and will include a bowl of chili with your favorite toppings, peanut butter sandwich, dessert and tea or lemonade. Adult prices are $10 and kids 10 & under are $8. For more information go to their Facebook page–”Sullivan Dance Studio Competition Team Booster Club.”  … Read More