Ag Program at Library
Tabeling Project on Route 32 South Progressing
•August 3, 2022• by Crystal Reed NP Writer Last week representatives for the Tabeling Development, Sullivan Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development and a business owner gathered at the site of the project to check on its progress. According to Austin Tabeling operations manager for the Tabeling Development, they are currently accepting rental applications for 2 and 3-bedroom units for January 2023. The units are listed on Zillow and apartments.com. … Read More
Illinois Farmer to Ag Lawmakers: Farm Credit Reforms Needed
•August 3, 2022• By Timothy Eggert FarmWeek One of Adam Brown’s most painful financial decisions was selling the first tractor his father rode. “While that was a difficult and emotional step to take, the survival of my farm for the next generation is my top priority, just like it was for the generation that passed it on to me,” Brown told federal lawmakers July 14, his voice cracking. But trading the 1950 Ford Ferguson T20 for cash was not enough. “I still needed some help to keep things running and the loan programs that were available for young, beginning and … Read More
Golf Outing
•August 3, 2022• Lake Land College’s Laker Athletics will host its annual golf outing fundraiser on Sunday, August 14 at Meadowview Golf Course in Mattoon, Illinois. Registration and lunch will begin at noon with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. The two-person scramble will include the green fee, cart fee, lunch and giveaway for a total of $75 per person. … Read More
Millikin Letter Winners
•August 3, 2022• Millikin Track and Field Team Names Letter Winners Millikin Track and Field Team recently named their letter winners. Sophomore Madalyne McPheeters of Sullivan received her second letter. Millikin Women’s Basketball Team Names Letter Winners The Millikin University women’s basketball team recently announced award and letter winners for the 2021-22 season. Freshman Emily White of Sullivan received her first letter. … Read More
Dalton City Car Show
IDPH Offering Free Supplies of COVID-19 Antigen Tests
•August 3, 2022• The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced it is offering free, one-time bulk shipments of rapid COVID-19 antigen tests to all interested and eligible Long Term Care facilities in Illinois. The deadline to apply is August 9. … Read More
Field Day of Learning at Douglas-Hart
•August 3, 2022• by Jenny Lee Master Gardener/Master Naturalist Coordinator, University of Illinois Extension Coles County Local Master Naturalists want to inspire you to appreciate Illinois’ natural beauty and learn some interesting facts along the way. Join us for our second annual Field Day of Learning on Saturday, August 13, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm at Douglas-Hart Nature Center. … Read More
Governor Pritzker Issues Monkeypox Virus Public Health Emergency Declaration to Coordinate Statewide Response
•August 3, 2022• Governor Pritzker issued a proclamation on Monday declaring the monkeypox virus a public health emergency and declaring the state of Illinois a disaster area regarding the disease. The declaration, which applies to the entire state, will allow the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to utilize resources for coordinating logistics across state agencies, quickly and efficiently aid in the distribution of vaccines and in the prevention and treatment of the disease. The proclamation will also assist state agencies in coordinating response with the federal government. … Read More