Sullivan Blue Dolphins Setting Records
•February 23, 2022• Sullivan Blue Dolphins hit the water again January 28-30 in Paducah, Kentucky at the PST Swimfest. This swim meet had some special challenges that swimmers brought home awards. The Triple Crown award (swimming three 50M events on Friday with the fastest total time) was earned by Madalyn Booker and Ethan Schmohe. Emily Crosier was brought home the Championship ring in the Iron Wolf competition for having the fastest combined time in the 400M IM, 500M freestyle and 1000m freestyle. … Read More
Helpful Tips for Unifying a Blended Family
•February 23, 2022• Cheri Burcham Extension Educator University of Illinois Extension I would like to share this article written by Eastern Illinois University graduate student, Kayli Worthey. Kayli says: While conflict is bound to happen in all family structures, blended families encounter many unique challenges. Knowing what to expect can help address issues before they spiral out of control. Growing up in a blended family was anything but simple. I witnessed arguments between co-parents, legal disputes, scheduling challenges, and even felt jealous of my half-siblings and territorial of my parents and home. It was not until I got older that … Read More
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Mindfulness Techniques to Help you Reset
•February 23, 2022• Cheri Burcham Extension Educator University of Illinois Extension I am a huge believer in incorporating mindfulness practices into every day. Extension Educator Judy Schmidt recently wrote this article that just goes to show the important role that mindfulness can play in our lives. Judy says: In my family, when interactions start to escalate or an argument is spiraling out of control, you can often hear one of us say the words, “Can we have a restart?” That’s a sign that someone has recognized this interaction isn’t headed in a good direction and we need to take a … Read More
Jesse White Encourages Motorists to Renew their License Plate Stickers Online
Law allows motorists to print receipt of purchase for soon-to-expire stickers •February 23, 2022• Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is reminding customers with license plate stickers expiring at the end of the month that they can renew online at ilsos.gov, print their receipt and keep that receipt in their vehicle to comply with Illinois law. … Read More
LLC to Host In-person Commencement Ceremony
•February 23, 2022• Lake Land College will celebrate with graduates during an in-person Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 13, 2022 at 6 p.m. in the Field House. “We are excited to gather together and recognize the accomplishments of our graduates in a traditional in-person Commencement,” Lake Land College President Josh Bullock said. This will be the first in-person ceremony the college has held since 2019. … Read More
Illinois Department of Revenue Highlights Senior Citizens Tax Deferral Program Ahead of Tax Deadline
•February 23, 2022• The Illinois Department of Revenue has highlighted the Senior Citizens Real Estate Tax Deferral Program which allows qualified seniors to defer all or part of their property taxes and special assessment payments on their principal residences. Seniors needing assistance paying their property taxes have until March 1st to apply for the program. The program, which works like a loan, allows qualified seniors to defer a maximum of $5,000 per tax year (including both first and second installment payments). Deferred amounts are borrowed from the State of Illinois, who pays the tax bill to the County Collector’s Office. … Read More
Obituaries 2-23-2022: George Johnson
George Johnson George Garry Johnson, 62, of Sullivan, passed away Friday, February 18, 2022, in his home. … Read More
Obituaries 2-23-2022: Roy Book
Roy Book Roy W. Book, 82, of Sullivan, passed away at 8:09 p.m., Sunday February 20, 2022, in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. … Read More