Lake Land College Nursing Program Donates to Local Programs

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•January 5, 2022• The Lake Land College Nursing program put together an assortment of items to donate to the Crisis Nursery of Effingham County and One Stop Community Christmas. ­Some of the items included diapers, wipes, snacks, clothes and art supplies. “Our students and faculty are thrilled to help provide items that can assist these programs and the individuals who benefit from them,” Lake Land College Division Chair of Allied Health/Nursing Instructor Erin Swingler said. “Programs like these are a great value to the community, and we are very proud to offer our support to them.” HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial … Read More

Remember When? 1-5-2021

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25 Years Ago This Week The lame duck Republican state legislature, in a last minute move, reshuffled the judicial deck and moved Moultrie County courts into a new district. The Appellate Court for Moultrie County was seated in Mount Vernon rather than Springfield. Five potential buyers were interested in purchasing the Eagle Creek Resort on Lake Shelbyville. Dora Township, outside Dalton City, was the fastest growing area in Moultrie County in recent years. Also jobs had grown in Moultrie County at a rate more than three times faster than the rate of growth in Illinois or the nation. … Read More

Year End Review Continued from Last Week

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•January 5, 2022• June 2 Memorial Day services were held in Bethany and Sullivan. The Sullivan American Legion conducted ceremonies at Greenhill and Moultrie County Cemetery; Bethany American Legion led ceremonies at Marrowbone Township Cemetery. In Sullivan Pastor Bob Vail lead prayer and Becky Lawson spoke. At Marrowbone Township Cemetery, the Bethany American Legion held their ceremony at the Civil War monument. Chaplain Jack Scott led prayer and Pastor Marge Overlot spoke. Sullivan residents Siobhan and Austin Hunter found a box of family memories when they cleaned out her grandfather’s barn. Through Facebook and other efforts they were able to … Read More

City Council meets, No New or Unfinished Business heard

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•January 5, 2022• by Crystal Reed NP Writer The Sullivan City Council met Tuesday, December 28, in the Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library. There were only three commissioners present: Doug Booker, Chuck Woodworth and Mike Fowler. Commissioner Abbey Sherwood and Mayor Richard Glazebrook were absent. Because there were only three commissioners in attendance no new or unfinished business was heard, and no votes were taken other than for the consent agenda and TIF claims. Bill Burger asked the council whether the Sullivan Post Office is handicap accessible. He said he saw a man fall in front of the post office which … Read More

Sullivan Fire Chief Mike Piper Retires after 30 Years of Service

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•January 5, 2022• by Crystal Reed NP Writer Sullivan Fire Chief Mike Piper was honored during a walk out ceremony at the Sullivan Firehouse Friday, December 31. Piper volunteered at the department for a year before joining on October 18, 1991. “I was interested in it, and when I became a volunteer, I tested for an open position,” he said. Over the years he worked his way through the ranks, and in 2005 became chief when Jeff Waite retired. Through the years, Piper has seen a lot of changes including a building addition and a new roof. One of the … Read More

Secretary of State Dept. Closed

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•January 5, 2022• Due to an increase in COVID-19 cases statewide, Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is announcing that all Secretary of State departments will not conduct in-person transactions – including Driver Services facilities through Jan. 17, 2022. All departments and Driver Services facilities will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 18. White is encouraging the public to visit ilsos.gov for online services. Online transactions will remain open for all departments to conduct office services, including, but not limited to the following: • Renewing a license plate sticker. • Renewing a driver’s license or ID card for those who qualify (individuals … Read More

New Laws Taking Effect

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•January 5, 2022• Employers and employees should be aware of new laws that took effect January 1st, as well as those already in effect due to action by the General Assembly and signature of Governor JB Pritzker. “The mission at the Illinois Department of Labor is the same from year to year: protecting the rights, wages and welfare of workers. The tools we have to accomplish that mission sometimes change with legislative changes. There are several new laws that have either taken effect or will in the coming days that impact employees and employers across the state,” said Illinois Department … Read More