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Arthur Home and Garden Expo Held

News Progress Posted on March 15, 2023 by webmasterMarch 15, 2023

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CIC Boys Bball All-Conference Team

News Progress Posted on March 15, 2023 by webmasterMarch 15, 2023

•March 15, 2023• Camden Watkins, a sophomore at Sullivan High School, has been named to honorable mention on the CIC Boys Basketball All-Conference Team. … Read More

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CIC Girls Basketball All Conference Team

News Progress Posted on March 15, 2023 by webmasterMarch 15, 2023

•March 15, 2023• Two girls basketball players from Sullivan have been named to the CIC Girls Basketball All Conference team. Izabelle Hay, a senior. was named to the second team and Addison Minor, a sophomore, was named to honorable mention list. … Read More

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Lake Land College to Host Laker Visit Day

News Progress Posted on March 15, 2023 by webmasterMarch 15, 2023

•March 15, 2023• Lake Land College will host Laker Visit Day from 9 a.m. to noon Friday, March 24 in the Luther Student Center, giving potential students the opportunity to learn about The Laker Advantage and how it can guide them on the path to success. Attendees will tour campus with a student ambassador, who will share information from a student perspective. Participants will also meet with faculty to learn more about specific programs. … Read More

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Notice to the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities for the April 4, 2023, Consolidated Election

News Progress Posted on March 15, 2023 by webmasterMarch 15, 2023

•March 15, 2023• Citizens who are not registered to vote and cannot leave their home or Nursing Home/Assisted Living Facility because of a permanent physical disability can arrange for voter registration and voting by contacting the Moultrie County Clerk’s office. … Read More

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LLC to Host Open House

News Progress Posted on March 15, 2023 by webmasterMarch 15, 2023

•March 15, 2023• Lake Land College will host the second annual Math and Science Open House from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Friday, March 31. The event allows high school juniors and seniors to learn more about Lake Land math and science careers and academic programs such as chemistry, biology, physics, math, geographic information systems (GIS) and pre-engineering. … Read More

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March is Severe Weather Preparedness Month

News Progress Posted on March 15, 2023 by webmasterMarch 15, 2023

•March 15, 2023• Illinois averages 53 tornadoes per year, which means you should grab your dog Toto and be prepared for tornadoes and severe weather. March is Severe Weather Preparedness Month and a good time to plan ahead, especially with the severe weather here in Illinois. “From heavy snowfall to dangerous winds, everyone in Illinois should be prepared for adverse conditions,” said Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) Director Alicia Tate-Nadeau. “Last week, Illinois saw multiple tornadoes throughout the state, followed by unseasonably-warm temperatures, and now we’re getting ready for snow and potential flooding.” … Read More

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How Rising Food Demand is Affecting Farming

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•March 15, 2023• The population is growing and so is its demand for food to fuel those extra bodies. Harvard Business Review reports the global population has quadrupled over the last century. It’s predicted that, by 2050, the population will exceed nine billion people. The world is not able to feed all of its inhabitants, according to Penn State. There are more than one billion people who are estimated to lack sufficient food, and two billion who do not receive adequate nutrition. Researchers from the Institute on the Environment at the University of Minnesota concluded that, to feed the world … Read More

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IL NRCS Announces Acting State Conservationist

News Progress Posted on March 15, 2023 by webmasterMarch 15, 2023

•March 15, 2023• With the retirement of State Conservationist Ivan Dozier, the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) would like to announce that Tammy Willis has been selected to serve a 120-detail as the Acting State Conservationist for Illinois until the position is filled permanently. Willis began her detail on February 27 and has assumed all duties of the Illinois State Conservationist position. Her bio follows. Tammy Willis is the NRCS Illinois Acting State Conservationist, headquartered in Champaign, Illinois, and has worked for the agency for 28 years. … Read More

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Menu 3-15-2023

News Progress Posted on March 15, 2023 by webmasterMarch 15, 2023

Senior Peace Meal For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770 March 20 – Cowboy Casserole, Corn, Applesauce, Dessert March 21 – Marinated Pork Loin, Twice Baked Potato, Casserole, Green Beans Italiano, Mixed Tropical Fruit, Roll March 22 – Beef Stew w/Potatoes and Carrots, Seasoned Cauliflower, Cole Slaw, Biscuit March 23 – Italian Chicken over Rice, Roasted Root Veggies, Tomatoes w/Basil, Peaches March 24 – Tuna Noodle Casserole, Peas, Baked Onions, Pineapple, Bread   March 27 – Three Bean Chili, Pickled Beets, Fruit, Cornbread and Crackers March 28 – Pulled Pork, Corn, Lima Beans, Potato Salad, Bun March 29 … Read More

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“Together, We Give Back to School”



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“Together, We Give Back to School”

Sullivan Elementary School recently received 60 backpacks filled with school supplies through Amazon’s “Together, We Give Back to School” campaign. End of the Line Tackle & Bait, an Amazon delivery partner, nominated Sullivan Elementary for the program, and the school’s submission was selected to receive the donation. Pictured (left to right) are Cameron Martin, Taylor Lilly, James Martin, Marla Martin and Angela McRill following the July 27 delivery.


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