Moultrie-Sullivan Fair

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•June 15, 2022• The Moultrie-Sullivan Fair will mark their 74th year since beginning in 1947 at this year’s event June 24-25. Livestock departments make up shows for both days. Friday livestock shows include Goats, Cattle, Rabbits, Horses & Ponies. Saturday’s livestock show includes swine. On Friday, Department P, Non-livestock also takes place. This includes baking, clothing, crafts, photography, robotics and more. All Departments except for P will be open to all ages. Department P will be open to Junior aged exhibitors only, who are 8 (eight) years of age or in third grade and not yet 19 (nineteen) years of … Read More

Road across Lake Shelbyville Dam Closed

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•June 15, 2022• The road across the main dam at Lake Shelbyville will be closed starting the week of June 13th throughout the summer. The closures apply to both vehicle and pedestrian traffic. However, access to the Dam West Overlook area will continue to be open during this time. These closures are necessary to provide safety for workers and members of the general public while work is being conducted. The closure is a result of performing periodic maintenance, painting the Tainter gates, and bridge of the dam. Large equipment will be placed on top of the dam to aid in … Read More

Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation to Expand Access to Higher Education

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•June 8, 2022• Governor JB Pritzker has signed legislation designed to increase access to Illinois’ higher education system, close equity gaps, and improve student protections and operational effectiveness. The bills expand resources available to students and build on the administration’s efforts to expand equitable access to public universities and community colleges. House Bill 4201 helps students at state universities and community colleges access benefits through “benefits navigators.” Each institution is tasked with assigning a benefits navigator for the purpose of guiding students to seek and apply for any federal, state, or local program that provides assistance or benefits for which … Read More

IDPH and Discovery Partners Institute Announce Extension of COVID-19 Monitoring in Wastewater

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•June 8, 2022• The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Discovery Partners Institute (DPI) today announced their comprehensive effort to monitor the coronavirus and its variants in wastewater will extend into mid-2023 with $8.2 million in additional funding. The federally funded effort will help public health officials track the prevalence of COVID-19 across Illinois and provide a potential sign of another surge in infections. SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is detectable in human waste nearly from the onset of infection, while symptoms may not appear for three to five days. … Read More

New IDOT Safety Campaign Highlights real Consequences of Unsafe Driving

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•June 8, 2022• The Illinois Department of Transportation is launching “It’s Not a Game,” a multimedia safety campaign that drives home the message there are no extra lives, no respawns and no second chances to get it right when you are behind the wheel. “It’s Not a Game” continues the comprehensive approach by IDOT to reduce injuries and fatalities associated with motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians, seatbelt use, work zones as well as impaired and distracted driving. … Read More

Take Charge of Your Diabetes Workshop Offered in Sullivan

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•June 8, 2022• Diabetes is on the rise, but can be a very manageable illness. If you or someone you care for has diabetes or is pre-diabetic, why not learn how to more effectively “take charge” and live an active and fulfilling life? Take Charge of Your Diabetes is designed to teach those with diabetes tools and techniques to help them become better health managers! Classes will be offered Friday mornings starting July 1 – August 5 from 9:00 – 11:30 AM. These classes will be held at Mid-Illinois Senior Services at 114 E. Jefferson in Sullivan, IL.  Prospective participants … Read More

Learn what Research Reveals for Current Health Challenges

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•June 8, 2022• The rush of summer activities can interrupt healthy routines. Researchers from University of Illinois can help guide your summer health choices. A series of seven workshops will dive into a wide range of topics, from fitness to brain health. The free online webinars are held each Wednesday through the summer, beginning June 29. Registration is required at  go.illinois.edu/SummerSelfCare22. Sessions begin at noon and last one hour. CPDU and CEUs are available. … Read More