•August 23, 2023• The Sullivan Blue Dolphins swam their last two meets of Summer Long Course Season at the Capital City Classic in Springfield and at the Illinois Open in Champaign. The team brought home a 2nd place finish out of fifteen total teams in Springfield, and a 3rd place finish for men and 6th place finish for women out of 15 teams while competing in Champaign. … Read More
•August 23, 2023• The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Shelbyville will hold the 12th Annual Youth Firearm Deer Hunt on October 7 and 8, 2023. To apply for the hunt, youth applicants must be less than 18 years old on October 7, 2023 and be accompanied by an adult. Applications must be received by 8:00 a.m. on September 8, 2023. Applications can be picked up at the Lake Shelbyville Project Office Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., or online at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LTj94VFVZWRKAzDJIHzvB5BD1nHWPpHU/view … Read More
Homer Russell Homer Earl Russell, 84, of Granite City, formerly of Sullivan, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2023, at 9:31 p.m. in St. Louis University Hospital. … Read More
•August 23, 2023• A Matter of Balance program will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays, October 3 through 26 from 9 to 11 am at the Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library in Sullivan. Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. The program emphasizes practical strategies to manage falls. Participants will learn to view falls as controllable, set goals for increasing activity, make changes to reduce fall risks at home and exercise to increase strength and balance. Those who should attend is anyone … Read More
Lake Land College is excited to invest in the strength and development of its local communities with a rebuilt Community Education Program and new class offerings. Lake Land Community Education offers classes in knitting and food sanitation. The knitting course is designed for beginners and will be held from 6-8 p.m. on September 13, 20 and 27. The course costs $75, which includes all three class sessions and knitting supplies. The three class sessions will all be held in room 102 of Lake Land’s Workforce Development Center. … Read More
•August 23, 2023• Extreme heat is expected throughout much of the Illinois region this week and it is important to take action and be prepared to protect yourself and your loved ones. The Red Cross offers the following reminders that help us stay safe when the temperatures soar. 1. Hot cars can be deadly. Never leave children or pets in your vehicle. The inside temperature of the car can quickly reach 120 degrees. 2. Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids. Avoid drinks with caffeine or alcohol. … Read More
•August 23, 2023• The Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Foundation will host its annual SBL Hospice Binga on Thursday, September 7, at the Mattoon Eagles Club, 1917 Oak Avenue. Net proceeds from this event will support the SBL Hospice House Endowment. The new Hospice House, opening later this year, is a beautiful 14,470 square-foot facility complete with eight private suites, a family gathering space, beautiful landscaping and more to help make patients’ last days as comfortable as possible. Donations will directly impact people throughout East Central and Southern Illinois by helping those with limited resources pay for their stay at the … Read More
•August 23, 2023• By Jim Baumann NP Guest Writer I try to be a positive force both in this column and my workaday life, so I was surprised to find this email from Mark Taylor in my inbox: “Look at this headline with a triple negative: ‘Harder to avoid virus when tests aren’t free?’ I think it means, ‘Tests are no longer free, so the virus is making a comeback.’ I see now that this article is from The Washington Post, so maybe your editors simply adopted their headline along with the story.” I wasn’t on the debate team in … Read More
•August 23, 2023• By Cheri Burcham Family Life Educator Have the uncomfortable money talk with your college student Having a college student of my own – I can relate to this important article by Kathy Sweedler with Illinois Extension. Kathy says: student loans, rental agreements, car purchases, employment contracts plus day-to-day spending – all in the life of a college student! Between the ages of 18 to 25 years old, people go from spending money on fun to significant financial decisions that can affect them for many years. Launching young adults includes helping them develop healthy financial behaviors. … Read More
•August 23, 2023• Learn about the strengths and needs of Region 11 and about their report and share your insights. There will be two meetings, one on Tuesday, September 5 for Moultrie County from 6 to 8 pm on Zoom. RSVP for a link. The other meeting will be on Thursday, September 7 from 6 to 8 pm at the Arthur Community Building, 120 E. Progress St. in Arthur. For more information visit www.birthtofiveil.com/region11. … Read More