Mobile Food Pantry in Windsor

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•March 23, 2022• The University of Illinois Extension, in cooperating partnership with Decatur Catholic Charities and Windsor School District will be having a mobile food pantry on Wednesday, April 13 from 4 to 5 pm at Windsor Grade School. Line up not allowed before 3:30 pm. A mobile food pantry delivers a 2 week supply of food per family in rural communities. Any individual or family that does not have a steady food supply qualifies to receive food. No financial information is required to qualify. The distribution is open to all, not only residents of Windsor. Sign up by Thursday, … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Richard ‘Huck’ Huckstep

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Richard ‘Huck’ Huckstep Richard ‘Huck’ Huckstep, 72, of Sullivan, passed away at 11:10 a.m. Thursday, March 17, 2022 in his residence. Celebration of Life services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Reed Funeral Home. Burial with military rites conducted by the Sullivan American Legion Post #68 will be in the Moultrie County Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning. Memorials are suggested to the family.  Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net. The family request casual attire for the services. Mr. Huckstep was born November 15, 1949 at Decatur, Illinois, … Read More

Menu 3-16-2022

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Senior Peace Meal For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770 March 21 – Chicken Pot Pie, Nantucket vegetables, Apricots, Whole Grain Biscuit, Hot Fruit Compote March 22 – Taco Salad w/ Meat, Lettuce, Beans, Tomatoes and Salsa, Pears, Taco Chips, Sugar Free Pudding March 23 – Country Fried Chicken w/White Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Scandinavian Veggies, Pineapple, Whole Grain Bread March 24 – Baked Ham, Candied Sweet Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts, Cranberry Salad, Roll March 25 – Pangasius Fish Sandwich w/condiment, Pinto Beans with Bacon, California Blend, Tangy Cole Slaw … Read More

C.E.F.S. Offers Scholarships

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•March 16 2022• C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation is offering scholarships for income eligible individuals who wish to continue their education in an Illinois Institution approved full-time post-secondary course of study. The course of study must lead up to a degree and/or employment, with particular consideration given to a field of study in high technology areas or other growth occupations. Listed below are the Income Eligibility Guidelines at 200% Poverty level: Family Size 30 Day 1 $2,265 2 $3,052 … Read More

Sullivan Dance Studio Attends Competition

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•March 16 2022• Sullivan Dance Studio’s Competition Team attended their second competition of the year February 24-27 in St. Charles, Missouri. The team had dancers in numbers in many different sessions at the Talent on Parade Dance Competition. Members of the Sullivan Competition Team are: Pearl Akins, Natlia Beals, Everlie Bragg, Gabrielle Carpenter, Addisyn Carter, Synthea Doss, Avery Florey, Adalee Foster, Sophie Foster, Claire Hampton, Lillian Hood, Aleena Ingram, Mara Inman, Gianna Kreiger, Emma Lawrence, Mia Lovett, Elizabeth Owens, Addie Patterson, Avery Patterson, Aubrie Payne, Abigail Plank, Elizabeth Plank, Sadie Richardson, Macie Rodgers, Avery Smith, Alyssa Taylor, Hannah Taylor, Korry … Read More

LLC Historic Reduction in Tuition

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•March 16 2022• Lake Land College is taking a historic step in support of its students and the community by reducing tuition for next year and making college more affordable than ever during a time of rapidly expanding inflation. The Lake Land College Board of Trustees is expected to set in-district tuition at $100 per credit hour, down from $110.50, during the regular meeting on Monday, March 14 at 6 p.m. The new tuition rate, which represents a near 10% reduction, will go into effect for the Summer 2022, Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 terms. Fees will stay the same. … Read More

Sarah Bush Lincoln Invests in Lake Land College Nursing Programs

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•March 16 2022• Sarah Bush Lincoln is investing in the workforce of the future through financial support of Lake Land College Nursing programs with generous scholarships and new training opportunities. “We are extremely grateful to Sarah Bush Lincoln for its generous support and commitment to our students. The scholarships will make the path to a nursing career possible for many students as well as support those who are engaged in the rigorous program,” Division Chair Allied Health/Nursing Instructor Erin Swingler said. “Both of our organizations are dedicated to providing excellent service and support to prepare our Lake Land College students … Read More