•August 17, 2022• Eastern Illinois University has released their Spring 2022 dean’s list. Students listed from the area include: Abigail Abercrombie and Hunter Trussell, both of Arthur; Heather Totten of Findlay; Madison Donsbach, Tate Fultz, Kara Molzen, Adalee Nichols, Alyssa Pearson and Tanner Tarr, all of Sullivan and Candice Colclasure of Windsor. … Read More
•August 17, 2022• The Decatur Audubon Society invites members and other interested persons to its third summer meeting on Sunday, August 21, at 4:00 p.m. at 3402 Fitzgerald in Decatur where a long-time member of Decatur Audubon will welcome them to his three-acre property to describe and answer attendees’ questions about his solar panel installation that reduces his electrical power costs and provides environmental benefits. Bring a lawn chair. Afterward, croquet and badminton will be available for attendees. Cold drinks will be provided. In case of inclement weather, call Melody Arnold at 217-972-0587 or Rosenbergers at 217-877-4789. … Read More
•August 17, 2022• Mid-State Tank will host a blood drive from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Thursday, September 1 at 1357 Jonathan Creek Road, inside a donor bus. To donate contact ImpactLife Urbana at (800) 747-5401 or visit www.bloodcenter.org and use code 71293 to locate the drive. Masks and appointments are required. … Read More
•August 17, 2022• The Findlay Fire Department will be holding a tractor drive on Saturday, August 27. Registration is at 7 a.m. and the drive starts at 8 a.m. at Findlay Middle School. Donations only. Tractors must be capable of running 12 mph. They will stop for lunch at the VFW in Sullivan. All proceeds benefit Okaw Valley Scholarship and other community events. Call Ed Voltenburg at 217-259-9781 or Dave Winans at 217-808-0312 for more information. … Read More
•August 17, 2022• The BASO Main Street Car Show will be Saturday, August 20 from 4 to 7 p.m. in downtown Bethany. There is a $10 entry fee. All makes and models are welcome. Dash plaques to the first 100 entries. Rain date is Sunday, August 21. … Read More
•August 10, 2022• On August 26, the 2022 high school football season in Illinois will be in full swing as the Friday Night Lights turn on throughout the Land of Lincoln. That means that concession stand grills will be also lighting up and the smell of pork chop sandwiches will soon be filling the air. The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) and the Illinois Pork Producers Association (IPPA) are proud to announce the return of the Pork & Pigskins Championship, as the IHSA and IPPA team-up to find the state’s best concession stand pork chop sandwich for the second year … Read More
•August 10, 2022• The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced the release of the Illinois Aviation System Plan, identifying short- and long-term needs and goals of the state’s airports and marking the first comprehensive study of its kind in more than 25 years. To highlight the significance of the plan and the importance of aviation to the state’s overall transportation system and economy, Gov. JB Pritzker proclaimed August as Aviation Appreciation Month in Illinois. … Read More
•August 10, 2022• The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) announced today the Department has issued a letter to all federal student loan servicers encouraging them to immediately implement best practices to help alert and educate eligible student loan holders about the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. As the primary contact for many student loan borrowers, servicers are in the best position to increase awareness about PSLF and help borrowers take advantage of the program. … Read More