Decatur Audubon Society

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•June 14, 2023• The Decatur Audubon Society invites members and other interested persons to its June general meeting on Sunday, June 18, at 4:00 pm at the pavilion in Tabor Park in Sullivan, IL. Directions from Decatur: Take IL Hwy 121 into Sullivan; turn left after the signage to Wyman/Tabor Park just past the 4-way stop sign. After brief announcements, including future July & August confirmed meeting information, local resident and historian, Joseph Pound, will present a brief review of the history of Sullivan and its two city parks, Wyman and Tabor Parks. Following the presentation, attendees may optionally patronize … Read More

Gov. Pritzker Signs Bill Making Illinois First State in the Nation to Outlaw Book Bans

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•June 14, 2023• Governor JB Pritzker was joined by Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, advocates, and lawmakers today at the Harold Washington Library to sign legislation outlawing book bans in Illinois. This nation-leading legislation comes in the wake of a nationwide rise in extremists targeting literature, libraries, and books in an effort to censor the material students need to thrive in the classroom. Targeted books cover a wide range of categories and predominantly consists of stories by and about People of Color and the LGBTQ+ community. … Read More

Ice Cream Social

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•June 14, 2023• In celebration of 20 years in business, VanderBurgh Financial Services, LLC, and The Green Creamery will be hosting a complimentary ice cream social on Sunday, June 18, from 6-8pm, at VanderBurgh Financial Services office, 59 Cardinal Dr., Bethany. John VanderBurgh purchased the accounting and tax service business in 2003 and would like to thank the Bethany & surrounding communities for the support through the years. The Green Creamery, based in Effingham, will have its ice cream food truck in the parking lot and include the menu of hand-dipped ice cream, water, teas, lemonade, and javas. One complimentary … Read More

City Council Discusses City Hall Project, Authorizes Rural Development Loan

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•June 14, 2023• by Crystal Reed The Sullivan City Council held a regular meeting Monday, June 12. Commissioner Abbey Sherwood shared an update on the city hall project. She gave a timeline of the project and the different locations they had explored. The former city hall was demolished in February of this year. The first bid opening came in way over budget so council members went back to the drawing board. Sherwood noted that on May 23 she received a text message from Mayor Mike Mossman asking her to stop the further development of the building project . Sherwood said … Read More

HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital Introduces Advanced Surgical Technology to Eliminate Cataracts

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•June 14, 2023• Cataracts effect more than 24 million people over the age of 40 in the United States according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology. HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital is addressing the growing need for improved eye care by establishing advanced ophthalmological surgical services here in Decatur. St. Mary’s Hospital is the first in the region to use the LenSx® Laser featuring ASCEND Technology to perform cataract surgeries. This system uses advanced laser technology for enhanced precision and increased efficiency. “A cataract is something we can take care of surgically as soon as it starts to bother you in … Read More

Facts for Families: Spring into food savings

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•June 14, 2023• By Cheri Burcham, Family Life Educator I’m sure you have all noticed that prices seem to be up on everything – including food! Extension educator Jamie Mahlandt recently wrote this article for her blog that addresses how we might be able to at least save a little on food. Jamie says: as food is necessary for everyone, it is an important expense in your regular budget. Some ways to minimize your food expenses may be to keep a list of necessary groceries and stick to the list when shopping. With the option of online grocery ordering that … Read More

Bethany Village Board Meets

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•June 14, 2023• The Bethany Village Board met on Thursday, June 8 at the Bethany Village Hall. During the meeting bids were opened for the next step in the village’s water project. The bids are being submitted to rural development. According to Mayor Jon Book there were apparent low bids. He also noted that bids on the water main project are 9% higher than estimates from 2020 but that was not unexpected. Book also said that they are attempting to add on to the project since the funding is there. The village would like to replace the meters in town … Read More