•September 6, 2023• The monthly quarter auction will be held on Wednesday, September 13 at the Sullivan American Legion. This months charity is the Sullivan Show Choir. Food will be available for purchase in the parking lot from Highway Heartburn. Doors open at 6 pm and quarter auction starts at 6:30 pm. … Read More
•September 6, 2023• James and Laura Rainey will be in concert on Saturday, September 9 at 6 pm at Allenville Christian Church, 201 Allen Street in Allenville. Following the concert there will be finger food fellowship. A love offering will be collected. ••• Echoes of Grace will be performing at Bethany Cumberland Presbyterian Church on Sept 10th at 6:00 p.m. This concert is open to the public and a love offering will be taken. … Read More
•September 6, 2023• The Anglers Tribute to Veterans is now accepting nominations of veterans for an all exclusive day fishing trip on Lake Shelbyville as well as dinner and drinks at the VFW in Sullivan. The event will be held on November 3 and 4 for 24 veterans. To enter a veteran the pdf form can be found on the Anglers Tribute to Veterans Facebook page or by contacting Travis Hughes at travishughes217@gmail.com or April at Chip’s Marine 217-728-2610. Entries may be mailed to Chip’s Marine at 1068 CR 1025 N, Sullivan, IL 61951 or being dropped off at Chip’s … Read More
Roger Edwards Roger Llyn Edwards, 79, of Sullivan, passed away 3:30 p.m. Thursday, August 31, 2023, at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at the Smyser Christian Church, rural Gays. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at Smyser Christian Church, rural Gays. Burial will be in Smyser Cemetery, rural Gays, with Military Rites by the Windsor American Legion Garrett-Baldrige Post #725. Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice. McMullin-Young Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements. Roger was born … Read More
•August 30, 2023• Sullivan, led by head coach John Bertetto, defeated Villa Grove 39-25 with a game that had a late start on Friday, August 25 at 8pm, due to excessive heat and then had to be postponed until Saturday at Noon due to strong thunderstorms. … Read More
•August 30, 2023• By Jerry Nowicki Capitol news Illinois jnowicki @ capitolnewsillinois.com Six interagency law enforcement task forces received grant funding this spring to combat car thefts through an initiative of Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias’ office. Giannoulias was in Belleville Tuesday to promote the initiative and highlight a $2.5 million grant to the Metro East Auto Theft Task Force, which brings together law enforcement agencies from Madison, Monroe and St. Clair counties. “In 2022, a motor vehicle was stolen every single minute in the United States,” Giannoulias said Tuesday. “Unfortunately, in Illinois, we have not been immune to the … Read More
•August 30, 2023• The Partners of HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital are sponsoring a Fall Fling Sale in the main lobby of St. Mary’s on Thursday, September 7 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will feature Del’s Caramel Apples, Do Good Donuts from the Good Samaritan Inn, an array of fall crafts and décor from the artisan and crafters group as well as nursing figurines and items donated by Ed Gordillo. … Read More
•August 30, 2023• The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced the CDC is reporting all 102 Illinois counties remained at a low level for COVID-19 hospital admissions as of the middle of August, though wastewater surveillance is detecting rising Covid-19 activity. IDPH is continuing to closely watch COVID-19 data and also monitoring other respiratory viruses, particularly flu and RSV, ahead of the fall and winter seasons. … Read More
•August 30, 2023• Nominating petitions for candidates planning to run in the March 19, 2024, General Primary Election will be available in Moultrie County Clerk Linda Qualls’ office beginning Tuesday, September 5, 2023. This is also the first day to circulate nomination documents for candidates of established political parties and independent candidates. Monday, November 27, 2023, through Friday, December 1, 2023, candidates can file original nomination documents with the County Clerk’s Office. Office hours are Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The last day candidates and file their nomination documentation is Monday, December 4, 2023, with office … Read More
•August 30, 2023• With back-to-school time upon us, the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is reminding taxpayers that they may be able to claim school expenses for their K-12 students on their 2023 Illinois individual income tax returns. “Teachers and parents both invest a great deal in educational costs, so I encourage them to take advantage of the valuable savings offered through both the Illinois Educational Expense Credit (for parents) and the Instructional Materials and Supply Credit (for teachers),” said IDOR Director David Harris. “It is important that all receipts are saved for qualifying purchases, so they are accessible when … Read More