News Progress

•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• 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• 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

•October 26, 2022• On the one-year anniversary of its creation, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) Safe2Help program reports that it has received 873 public interactions across the state. Safe2Help Illinois is a free, information sharing platform that is available 24/7. In the absence of a trusted adult, students can use a free app, text/phone, or the website (Safe2HelpIL.com) to share school safety issues in a confidential environment. It was launched on October 20, 2021. “The Safe2Help program is designed to help school-age children who experience bullying, mental health struggles, or those who see signs of potential drug use or … Read More

•October 26, 2022• The Moultrie County Retired Teachers Association met October 5, 2022, at the Moultrie County Historical and Genealogical Society’s newly remodeled building south of Sullivan. President Jane McKown welcomed members and guests. Incoming President, Vicki Newberry, led the Pledge of Allegiance. Vicki thanked the Lovington teachers for being the hostesses for this meeting. Judy Uphoff introduced Gail Price and Pam Wood who led us on a very interesting tour of the new Historical Society building, describing many of the displays and items they have displayed. We are anxious to return when the many plans for murals are finished … Read More