Historic arms and crafts show

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•March 11, 2026• The Prairieland Frontiersmen will be holding their 37th annual Historic Arms and Craft show on Friday, March 13th, from noon to 5:00 p.m., and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Sullivan American Legion, 8 East Strain Street in Sullivan. Traders and artisans representing colonial, fur trade, Civil War, and Indian War eras will have guns, knives, and accoutrements as well as clothing, jewelry, and other interesting items. Entry fee is $5, with those fifteen years of age and under free. … Read More

WIC expands food options for families 

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•March 11, 2026• by Angela Hogan Administrator of the MCHD When a family walks into the grocery store with WIC benefits, every choice matters. The foods they bring home shape the mealtime experiences that help children grow. That’s why the recent updates to the WIC program are such welcome news for families across Illinois. These changes give parents more flexibility, more culturally familiar options, and more ways to support healthy eating at home. The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) announced these updates on February 25th, expanding the variety of nutritious foods available through WIC. For families in Moultrie County, … Read More

Redskins’ track starting strong with indoor meet

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by E. Scott England It is track season again. Always an interesting time starting off with practices in February and indoor meets by the beginning of March. A time of navigating frigid temperatures and the chance of snow only to be running in unseasonably high temps while threats of severe thunderstorms and tornados linger. This does not stop track season though, as teams work and prepare for both running and field events by participating in indoor meets across the central Illinois area. One such meet took place last Friday at the University of Illinois Armory, hosted by Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond. … Read More

Lake Shelbyville apps open for disabled/Wounded Warriors hunt

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•March 11, 2026• The 36th Annual Deer Hunt for People with Disabilities, hosted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Wolf Creek State Park, will be held November 20th through November 22nd. Applications are available at the Lake Shelbyville Project Office, online at http://tinyurl.com/LakeShelbyville-Hunting, or by mail by contacting the Environmental Stewardship Department at (217) 774-3951, ext. 7049.  … Read More

IL EPA: $1.5 million available for PWS efficiency upgrades 

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•March 11, 2026• The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency’s (Illinois EPA) Office of Energy is offering up to $1,500,000 in grant funding available to support energy efficiency projects at publicly owned public water supply (PWS) facilities, commonly referred to as drinking water treatment plants (DWTP). Awarded projects will range from $50,000 to $500,000, with a match requirement of 10-20% based on geographic location. Application materials are available at the Illinois EPA Office of Energy PWS Energy Efficiency Grant Program webpage. The application period closes at 5:00 pm on May 4th, 2026.  … Read More

Sullivan High School FCCLA officer changes

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•March 11, 2026• SHS FCCLA members Keagan Betts and Abagail Dean concluded their 2025-2026 Section Officer responsibilities at the Section 7 FCCLA Leadership Conference held in Charleston on Monday, February 9th. Pictured L-R: Abagail Dean, Jennifer Voegel, Kali Taylor, and Keagan Betts. … Read More

SBD: Winter Regionals Championship 

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•March 11, 2026• The Sullivan Blue Dolphins (SBD) sent nineteen swimmers to the Winter Regionals Championships in Pekin, Illinois. The Dolphins swam in 96 individual events and two 12-and-Under Girl relays. The SBD’s had eighty-three top ten finishes and ten Regional Champions. Those Champions were Emily Crosier, Emerson Risley, Aubrey Fultz, Avery Hess, Addy Hendry, Mack Pogue, Jace VanUytven, and Jack VanUytven.  The Dolphins also had forty new personal best times and nine State Qualifiers. Emily Crosier and Emerson Risley attended the Senior State Championships at UIC, held March 5th through 8th. Emme Kirkley attended the 10-and-Under State Championships, held … Read More

Remembering Who We Are…….100

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The Great Spirit Speaks •March 11, 2026• By Janet Roney The history of the relations between the Native Americans living in the Midwest in the early 1800s and the American pioneer settlers is not a happy story. Before and during the War of 1812, the British encouraged the tribes to attack American forts and remote cabins, killing many. After the war, the US government paid many of its veterans for their war service with land in the Northwest Territory, but few wanted to bring their families over the mountains to settle on their land until the Indians were removed and … Read More

Lake Land to host Laker Visit Day 

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•March 11, 2026• Lake Land College will host Laker Visit Day on Friday, March 20th. The event is designed for prospective students to learn about programs, opportunities, and resources available at Lake Land College. During the event, Lake Land student ambassadors will lead all attendees on campus tours, providing a student perspective on the College and sharing valuable insights. Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet with faculty to learn more about specific programs of interest.  … Read More