A Look Back…6-10-2026

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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

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•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

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•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

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•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

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•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

ROSC Grubfest

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•June 10, 2026• Moultrie County ROSC Council and The Hour House will host The Recovery Grub Fest on June 20th from noon to 5:00 p.m. at Wyman Park, 1026 N. Worth Street in Sullivan. This will be a free, family-friendly event with activities, delicious food, vendors, and live music for the whole family to enjoy. Please come and join us for a super fun-filled day for the whole family.  We would be delighted to see our community members, along with anyone who wants to have good, family-friendly, sober fun. The event will also have resource tables showcasing surrounding social service … Read More

Dove/youth dove hunting lottery begins

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•June 3, 2026• The Illinois first dove hunting lottery is June 1st through June 30th and is statewide. Dove permits are free for the first five days of the lottery. View information about the first dove and youth dove hunting lotteries online at https://dnr.illinois.gov/hunting/dove/onlinepermitapplication.html. Don’t forget to report your federal dove band online at https://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/BBL/Bander_portal/login/reportband.php if you harvest a banded bird. Your cooperation on reporting band numbers gives biologists a wealth of information useful in managing the resources to provide hunters with maximum recreational opportunities while protecting dove populations. … Read More

MISS: June events

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•June 3, 2026• The Mid-Illinois Senior Center is located at 113 E. Jefferson Street in Sullivan. The Peace Meal Senior Nutrition program lunch is served weekdays (except holidays) at 11:30 a.m. Call (217) 728-8521 for more information on the events below or the Peace Meal. … Read More

June ‘Peace Meal’ menu for MISS

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•June 3, 2026• 4th: Mushroom-crusted chicken, hash brown casserole, California blend veggies, and berry fluff. 5th: Loaded taco Salad, stewed tomatoes, roasted corn and black beans, side salad, and whole grain chips. 8th: Pork tenderloin and bun, baked beans, corn, and cinnamon applesauce. 9th: Orange chicken meatballs, Midori veggies, cauliflower, poppyseed slaw, and brown rice. 10th: Goulash, basil carrots, broccoli, peaches, and bread. … Read More

Dash and Bash for St. Jude’s

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•June 3, 2026• On Friday, June 12th, and Saturday, June 13th, Sullivan’s 12th annual “Dash and Bash” events will be held at the Sullivan American Legion. With great food, live music, and family-friendly events, this promises to be a fun event for all. Better yet, all proceeds raised will be donated to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. Last year, $32,338 was donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The calendar of events for this year’s event is as follows: Friday, June 12th: 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Raffle auction; 5:00 p.m.-Softball tournament, and at 6:00 p.m., the Duck Derby will … Read More