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Senior Peace Meal For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770 May 16 – Sausage Gravy, Hash Rounds, Warm Fruit Compote, Orange Juice, Biscuit May 17 – Chicken Patty, Baked Beans, Corn, Apricots, Bun May 18 – Taco Salad w/ Lettuce/Spinach, Beans, Tomatoes, and Salsa, Pears, Whole Grain Taco Chips, Pudding May 19 – Roast Pork Loin w/Gravy, Breaded Tomatoes, Creamed Peas & Potatoes, Pineapple , Whole Grain Rice May 20 – Pepper Steak, Romaine Salad w/Dressing Pkt., Stir Fry Veggies, Warm Chunky Applesauce, Whole Grain Roll … Read More

19th District Sons of The American Legion

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•May 11, 2022• The Executive Committee of the 19th District of the Illinois, Sons of The American Legion, will meet in Convention at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at Elks Lodge #2497, 903 N Dunlap Ave, Savoy, IL 61874, (217) 359-2497. This convention is hosted by the American Legion Post #516. … Read More

Capital Recap: Lawmakers React to Leaked Draft Abortion Decision

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•May 11, 2022• By Capital News Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Illinois Democrats warned of an “end to the constitutional right to privacy” if a leaked U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning the 1973 landmark decision in Roe v. Wade becomes finalized as precedent. “It means women who lose access to the full suite of medical advances that give them choices in how and when they want to start a family are at risk,” Pritzker said at a morning news conference in Chicago. At the same time, however, the Democrats touted a recent string of Illinois laws aimed at protecting the … Read More

Sons of the American Legion 4th Division

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•May 11, 2022• The Executive Committee of the 4th Division of the Illinois, Sons of The American Legion, will meet at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 5, 2022, at the Ironhorse Golf Club, 2000 Ironhorse Drive, Tuscola, IL 61953. As a regular meeting of the 4th Division Executive Committee any Division business may be considered. … Read More

Obituaries 5-11-2022: Brady Phillips

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Brady Phillips Brady T. Phillips, 30, of Tuscola, passed away Friday, May 6, 2022, in his residence. There was a visitation Tuesday, May 10 with a Celebration of Life Service following at Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL. … Read More

Obituaries 5-11-2022: Alma Miller

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Alma Miller Alma Kate Miller, 86, of Tuscola, passed away at 6:49 a.m., Monday, May 2, 2022, at Lincolnshire Memory Care in Decatur. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 21, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Lovington. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service Saturday at the funeral home in Lovington. Burial will be in Hewitt Cemetery in Lovington. Memorials may be made to the Lovington Church of God. … Read More

Obituaries 5-11-2022: Rick Blickensderfer

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Rick Blickensderfer Rick E. Blickensderfer 63, of Dalton City, went to join his wife and love of his life in Heaven at 11:37 a.m., Sunday, May 8, 2022, in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Rick was born August 8, 1958, in Monticello, Ill., a son of Robert and Norma (Wattles) Blickensderfer.  He married Elizabeth “Renee” McPeak November 17, 1979. She preceded him in death June 28, 2021. Rick had retired as a diesel mechanic from Midwest Fiber. He had served as a trustee for the village of Dalton City.  He took pride in having a well-kept yard. His passion in life were … Read More

Obituaries 5-11-2022: Stanley Barnes

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Stanley Barnes Stanley Wayne Barnes, 85, of Zionsville, Indiana, passed away Monday, May 2, 2022. Stanley was born August 24, 1936, in Sullivan, to Wilford Earl and Ida Grace (Grider) Barnes. Stan graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University where he attended on a basketball scholarship and was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. Upon graduation, he began his career at National Distillers and Chemical Company in Tuscola. … Read More

Dept. on Aging Promotes Home and Community-Based Services During Older Americans Month

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•May 11, 2022• Highlighting the vital, positive roles older adults play in communities throughout the state and the services that support them, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) are recognizing May as Older Americans Month. “I’ve directed my administration to use every tool of government to enhance state services and supports for all residents to live their best lives,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “Senior Illinoisans deserve every dignity of their younger neighbors, and I’m proud to declare May Older Americans Month in recognition of all that our elders bring to the communities they call home.” … Read More