•November 2, 2022• The Lovington American Legion will have a Veterans Day Dinner on Friday, November 11 from 4 to 8 pm at the Legion. Menu is spaghetti with garlic bread, salad and dessert. Veterans eat free, others can enjoy the meal for $10. … Read More
•November 2, 2022• All hunting in Okaw Wetlands will be in accordance with statewide regulations. There will not be pit blinds or skid blinds available this year. The accessible blind at Okaw Wetland will still be reservable this season and is in the same location as years past. Hunters not hunting in the accessible blind will have to follow the state minimum distance regulation of 200 yards between groups. For questions or to reserve the accessible blind contact Park Ranger Grant Woods at (217) 774-3951 Ext. 7034 or at grant.d.woods@usace.army.mil. … Read More
•October 26, 2022• by Crystal Reed NP Writer The Sullivan City Council approved three items on the agenda Monday night relating to the issuance of $1 million in bonds for the water treatment plant facility. The first of those items was an ordinance authorizing the issuance of waterworks and a sewerage system revenue bond. City Treasurer Sarah Golden said previous ordinances for water treatment plant original was $8.5 million, and they went back for $2 million. The total project price requires the city to put up $1.7 million of its own money. By issuing this additional million the council can … Read More
•October 26, 2022• The late Natalie Mauck McDowell was honored Friday, October 7th, as the Millikin University School of Nursing Distinguished Alumna of the Year. In presenting the award, Dr. Jamie Nickell, Dean of the Millikin University School of Nursing, stated “Criteria for this award includes that the nominee should have made a significant contribution to her community and have demonstrated integrity in her personal life and gained the respect of those surrounding her. Natalie did all of those things during her career.” Natalie was graduated in 1989 from Millikin with the degree of Bachelor of Science in Nursing. After … Read More
•October 26, 2022• By Jenny Lee Master Gardener/Master Naturalist Coordinator University of Illinois Extension Coles County Want to learn more about Illinois evergreens? University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator Sarah Vogel invites you to an Evergreen Workshop. Come discover the recommended varieties and not so recommended varieties of evergreens for Illinois and learn proper pruning techniques. Then try your hand at creating a holiday arrangement with Master Gardener Christina Edmonds-Behrend. Join us on Thursday, November 3 from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm, at the Lake Shelbyville Visitor Center 1989 IL RT 16, Shelbyville. The $8.00 registration fee includes all the … Read More
•October 26, 2022• Celebrate the holiday season by joining Sarah Bush Lincoln at its annual Holiday Festival in November. With the theme “Home for the Holidays,” the festival will offer an online silent auction with home décor and wreaths, and a live auction at the gala. Proceeds from the festival will support the SBL Health Foundation’s Hospice House capital campaign, “The Most Important House You Will Ever Build.” The Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice House will offer dignity and comfort to people in the end stages of terminal illnesses, while supporting families and individuals as they celebrate their loved ones’ lives … Read More
•October 26, 2022• White says titles for potential flood vehicles will be closely scrutinized in an extra effort to protect consumers. Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is alerting consumers interested in purchasing used vehicles to beware of flood-damaged cars resulting from flooding caused by Hurricane Ian or other natural disasters. … Read More
•October 26, 2022• Halloween is an exciting time of year for children, as they dress up in creative costumes, carve up pumpkins and gather lots of sweets. But while it can be an enjoyable experience, it isn’t without its preventable, safety risks. HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital encourages parents to become familiar with basic safety tips to make sure their kids stay safe on Halloween. “A lot of the generic Halloween warnings focus on candy safety, but a bigger risk to kids now comes from the traffic on the street,” noted HSHS Medical Group pediatrician Aparna Alavalapadu M.D. “Candy should still … Read More