•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
•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
•August 3, 2022• The Illinois National Guard is advising their Soldiers and Airmen as well as their families to continue to be on the lookout for telephone and online scams after one of the Guard’s Soldiers was targeted by a telephone scam. A Soldier in the Illinois Army National Guard reported receiving a telephone call July 25 from someone impersonating a first sergeant regarding backpay for the Soldier’s dependents during basic training. … Read More
•August 3, 2022• Lake Shelbyville‘s Tree Stand Policy for this year will remain the same as it was last season. The policy allows hunters to leave one stand up for the season (“Seasonal Tree Stand”) and/or utilize up to two “Roving” stands that can be left up during archery season for a period not to exceed a break in use greater than 72 hours – the length of a 3 day weekend. Seasonal tree stands may be placed 2 weeks prior to archery season and must be removed within 2 weeks of archery season ending. Archery season runs from October … Read More
•August 3, 2022• Strong reading comprehension skills are one of the foundations of a successful academic career. According to the Institute of Reading Development, students with strong reading comprehension skills get a big boost in all subjects, including math and science. Though the benefits of reading comprehension are well documented, many students are struggling in this area of their academics. Officials with the National Center for Education Statistics note that, over the last decade, students have made no progress in reading performance. That likely comes as no surprise to seasoned educators, as data indicates students are reading less outside of … Read More
•August 3, 2022• Competitive sports have a lot to offer young people. In addition to exposing children to the thrill of competition, competitive sports can set a foundation for a lifetime of healthy living. One study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine in 2014 found that afterschool physical activity programs were the most effective strategy to reduce childhood obesity among children between the ages of six and 12. Competitive sports also teaches valuable lessons about humility and respect. Sportsmanship is a vital and valuable component of competitive sports, and that’s a lesson no athlete is too young to … Read More
•August 3, 2022• Lakeview College of Nursing (LCN) awarded a transfer need-based scholarship with a value of $20,000 to Dakota Clayton of Sullivan. He was chosen among the many qualified applicants based on his financial need and academic merit, according to Amy McFadden, LCN Scholarship Committee Chair. Clayton, who is the son of George and Tammy Clayton of Sullivan, is a 2015 graduate of Sullivan High School. He has attended Lake Land College and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign before accepting admission into LCN to pursue a bachelor’s degree in nursing. … Read More
•August 3, 2022• Assessments such as quizzes and exams help educators recognize areas where students are excelling and where they might need a little extra help. In addition to tests in the classroom, high schoolers generally take standardized testing for state or provincial assessment purposes,. Testing may come easier to some students than others, but having solid study techniques can improve students’ performance on a wide range of exams. In fact, research by Stanford scholars, whose data was published in Psychological Science, found that applying a strategic approach to studying helped college students improve their exam scores by an average … Read More
Shirley Smith Shirley Rochat Smith, 82, of Lovington passed away at 11:47 am Monday, August 1, at Sullivan Health Care and Rehabilitation. … Read More