Obituaries 6-10-2026: Darlene Standerfer
Darlene Standerfer Darlene June Standerfer, 83, of Sullivan, passed away 1:21 a.m. Friday, June 5, 2026, at Sullivan Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. … Read More
Obituaries 6-10-2026: Terry Phillips
Terry Phillips Terry J. Phillips, 69, of Mattoon, passed away 10:01 a.m. Monday, June 1, 2026, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Mattoon. … Read More
Obituaries 6-10-2026: Alaina Mast
Alaina Mast Alaina Joy Mast, of Windsor, passed away 12:00 Noon Thursday, June 4, 2026 in St. Louis Children’s Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri. … Read More
MCHGS Genealogy Workshop
•June 10, 2026• The next genealogy workshop at the Moultrie County History Center will be at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16th, at 1303 South Hamilton in Sullivan. This month’s free class will look at different types of genealogical resources and how to collect and organize information. Call (217) 728-4085 for more information. … Read More
Remembering Who We Are………
Revolutionary Connections•June 10, 2026• by Janet Roney Although no American settlers were living in Moultrie County until 1826, fifty years after our country’s independence, we have several connections to the Revolutionary War. During this year of our country’s 250th anniversary, it is fitting that we review some of those ties. Last week, I told you about the most obvious connection to the war, our county’s namesake. Col. William Moultrie defended the fort on Sullivan’s Island in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina, from British capture in 1776, thereby becoming a hero of folks from the South who made up most of our … Read More
A Look Back…6-10-2026
2016 County Highway Engineer Jeff Birch reported Wilborn Creek Road was reopened following culvert replacements as part of the overall $1.8 million improvement project. Birch told members of the Moultrie County Road and Bridge Committee that preparations to recycle should take up to four days in early July. The Illinois Department of Health confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus reported in Illinois for 2016. An adolescent in West Central Illinois became severely ill in late May. “We typically don’t start to see human cases of West Nile virus in Illinois until the end of July or beginning … Read More
MCHGS: tune in for local history
•June 10, 2026• Are you curious about the radio stations that shaped Moultrie County? Then consider “tuning in” at the Moultrie County History Center on Thursday, June 18th at 7:00 p.m. for an engaging look at the history of radio broadcasting in Sullivan and Moultrie County with radio veterans Larry Oathout and Scot England. Larry and Scot will spotlight the creation of Sullivan radio station WFWA in 1974 and trace its journey through multiple owners and name changes over the years. The History Center is located at 1303 South Hamilton in Sullivan. This event is free and open to the … Read More
CHI Color Run: A burst of color and support
•June 10, 2026• Photo submitted On Saturday, May 30th, in Arthur, C.H.I hosted its annual color fun run to raise funds to support mental health service providers in the surrounding counties. This year’s run had a fantastic turnout: 146 pre-registrations, 43 day-of registrations, and over 40 volunteers participated. Over $6,000 was raised by participants, and C.H.I. will match that amount, bringing the total to over $12,000 to be donated to Douglas County Public Health (school-based clinic) and Moultrie Counseling Center. Prizes from donors were also awarded, including Milwaukee & Echo power tools, RTIC & Igloo coolers, gift cards, and apparel … Read More
Sullivan American Legion Auxiliary Unit #68 Poppy Poster Contest
•June 10, 2026• Photo providedPhoto Left to right: Sullivan American Legion member Mike Keown, Sullivan Auxiliary Vice President Ruth Keown, Jacie Jean, Vanessa Wright, Jooniper Bly, Noah Hooten, Garrison Cohan, Briggs Sanner, Leland Walters, Kate VanDeursen, and Becky Lawson, one of the contest coordinators. The American Legion Auxiliary Unit #68 Poppy Poster Contest is designed to help students understand the connection of the poppy to Memorial Day, those men and women who died while serving in the military, and supporting veterans. All Sullivan Elementary School fourth graders submitted posters this year. “We had a lot of beautiful posters to choose … Read More
JCC Church VBS
•June 10, 2026• A summer children’s event called “Rainforest Falls” will be hosted at Jonathan Creek Christian Church, 1425 Jonathan Creek Rd, Sullivan, June 13th and 14th from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. At Rainforest Falls, kids explore the nature of God, discovering who God is and how much he loves them. Children participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, make and devour yummy treats, experience one-of-a-kind Bible adventures, collect Bible Memory Buddies, and test sciencey-fun experiments they will never forget. Children will also learn to look for evidence of God all around them through something called … Read More