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Moultrie County Man Sentenced to IDOC for Domestic Battery
•September 21, 2022• Matthew D. Phelps, 35, of Kirksville has been sentenced to 6 years of imprisonment in the Illinois Department of Corrections. At a hearing on September 6, 2022, Judge Jeremy Richey accepted an agreement whereby Phelps pled guilty to Domestic Battery (Enhanced Sentence), a Class 4 Felony, in Moultrie County case 2022-CF-55 as well as Domestic Battery (Enhanced Sentence), a Class 4 Felony, in Moultrie County case 2022-CF-53. The charges stem from incidents on July 14, 2022, and on July 27, 2022, where law enforcement from the Moultrie County Sheriff’s Office and the Sullivan Police Officers responded to … Read More
Lake Land College to Host Laker Visit Day
•September 21, 2022• Lake Land College will host Laker Visit Day from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 10 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. … Read More
Illinois Departments of Agriculture and Labor Highlight National Farm Safety and Health Week, September 18-24
•September 21, 2022• As we enter fall, the Illinois Departments of Agriculture (IDOA) and Labor (IDOL) remind all farm workers to stay safe, especially during the busy harvest season. To this end, Governor Pritzker has proclaimed the week of September 18-24, 2022, National Farm Safety and Health Week in Illinois, with the theme, “Protecting Agriculture’s Future.” The latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows the agriculture sector is one of the most dangerous in America. Each year the farming profession sees over 500 fatalities nationwide. “It is important to bring awareness not only to the physical dangers … Read More
Illinois State Fair Attendance Sets All-Time Record
•September 21, 2022• The Illinois State Fair has released estimated attendance totals for 2022. Over 636,700 visitors walked through the gates this year making it the highest attended fair since industry attendance calculation were put into effect, beating previous records also set under the Pritzker administration. Weekend attendance during the fair saw an increase of nearly 95,000 people over 2021. The high attendance numbers are also reflected by the over $6.4 million in estimated revenue. While the 2022 estimated revenue figures appear to have fallen just short of the 2019 record of $6.5 million, it is important to point out … Read More
Helping the Dementia Caregiver: What Family and Friends can do to Lighten the Load
•September 21, 2022• By Shannon Nosbisch CDP, DCS Caregiving is one of the most stressful jobs! According to the Alzheimer’s Association in 2019, 60% of dementia caregivers report high or very high stress levels with an estimated 40% experiencing clinical depression! It is a demanding, 24/7, stressful job! Caregivers need help, but often don’t like to ask. Ask them what they need specifically, not “let me know if you need anything”. Offer suggestions of what you are willing to do. If they do mention something that they need help with, even if it is something you might not want to … Read More
Lake Land College Unveils New Retiree Wall of Fame
•September 21, 2022• Lake Land College unveiled the new Retiree Wall of Fame display located in the Luther Student Center at the Mattoon campus at an event on Monday, September 12. The Retiree Wall of Fame was created in 2008 to recognize the outstanding achievements of past Lake Land College faculty and staff who created the student-first principles college employees live by today. Since 2008, the college completed the long-awaited renovation of the Luther Student Center to create a welcoming, one-stop center for students. “As part of that renovation, the college had the opportunity to develop a contemporary and prestigious … Read More
Sullivan City Council Election Information
•September 21, 2022• Prospective candidates interested in running for a 2023-2027 term for the Sullivan City Council may pick up an information packet at the Sullivan City Building, 304 S. Hamilton St, Sullivan. Packets will be available on September 20, 2022. The City Building is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and is closed over the lunch hour from 12:00 p.m to 1:00 p.m. The filing date will be December 12, 2022, through December 19, 2022, for placement on the ballot of the Consolidated Election to be held on April 4, 2023. … Read More