Millikin Women’s Basketball in First Place in CCIW

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•January 19, 2022• The Millikin women’s basketball team turned in an outstanding defensive effort defeating Carthage College 62-42 on January 15 at the Griswold Center. The victory improved Millikin to 13-3 overall and 7-0 and in first place in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW). The Big Blue held Carthage to one free throw in the first quarter jumping out to a 21-1 advantage. It was almost three minutes into the second quarter before the Firebirds scored its first field goal. Millikin lead 37-11 at halftime. Carthage was held to 4-22 from the field in the first half. … Read More

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•January 19, 2022• Lady Redskins Prevail The Sullivan Lady Redskins defeated North Clay in a C.I.C. vs N.T.C. Conference Clash Game Saturday night and came out on the winning side. After a slow start and a 22-18 halftime deficit, Sullivan came out strong in the second half to pull out the 50-42 victory with a great team effort. Alaina Moore led all scorers with 16 on the night and also led the Lady Redskins with eight boards. Izzy Hay had eight points to go with her three steals, Emily Miller also scored eight and Shae Ellis and Kiley Dyer each … Read More

Illinois Department of Public Health Adopts CDC Recommendations for Booster Doses for Ages 12-15

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•January 19, 2022• The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is adopting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendation for those aged 12-15 years to get a booster dose five months after receiving the second dose of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. “We know that COVID-19 vaccine booster doses can help provide ongoing protection against the Omicron variant,” said IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike. “Following the CDC’s recommendation, booster doses are encouraged for those aged 12-15 years who received their second dose of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine five months ago.” … Read More

IEMA, American Lung Association Encourages Home Radon Testing

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•January 19, 2022• The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is urging residents to take time in the coming weeks to test their home for radon as part of Radon Action Month. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. Radon related health risks are preventable with a simple home detection test. Radon comes from the natural breakdown of uranium and radium in the soil.This odorless, colorless, tasteless gas is found in the air that we breathe in buildings, homes, offices and if not properly mitigated can reach drastically high … Read More

Snowmobilers Urged to be Safe on the Trails this Season

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•January 19, 2022• The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) reminds snowmobile operators and riders to focus on safety this winter when snowfall allows for snowmobile riding. International Snowmobile Safety Week is Jan. 15-23 this year. “It’s important that snowmobile operators carefully review their safety checklist before hitting the trails this winter,” said Jeff Hopkins, IDNR Safety Education Administrator. “Accidents are often preventable if snowmobile drivers and riders take reasonable and proper precautions.” Basic safety tips for safe snowmobiling include: Never consume alcohol or drugs before or during a ride. … Read More

Who Can Put a Price Tag on Love?

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•January 19, 2022• by Sarah Hudson Pierce Guest Columnist French author Antoine de Saint-Exupery, author of The Little Prince wrote “ One sees clearly only with the heart. Anything essential is invisible to the eye.” Love and hugging are essential. Having born to poverty stricken parents who I knew loved me and then to go into a loving foster home for a couple of months before going into an orphanage, I can speak from experience. To be given love until one’s addicted and then to have it snatched away is one of the most cruel, devastating experiences that can happen … Read More

Sullivan High School 1st Semester Honor Roll 2021-2022

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•January 19, 2022• Straight A Honor Roll Seniors: Riley Adams, Benjamin Bushue, Camden Dwyer, Raimi Gardner, Lilly Graham, Kathryn Honchell, Maddison Hopper, Skyla Palmer, Clayton Schmohe, Khushpreet Sian, Jerold Standerfer, Aaron Stutzman, Alyssa Thompson, Sydney Williamson. Juniors: Paul Bates, Madalyn Booker, Landry Hall, Lara Herschberger, Hali Mirocha, Cassidy Short, Raegan Sims, Chloe Smith, Ethan Smith, Aubrey Tate, Jack Woolen. Sophomores: Amalie Bear, Brett Bushue, Kyle Corkill, Kiley Dyer, Dominic Kersey, Hayden Moody, Ava Shriver, Luke Waelde. Freshmen: Kyannah Allen, Addison Brush, Olivia Cordes, Anderson Crouse, Madison Flexser. High Honor Roll … Read More

Sullivan Middle School: 1st Semester Honor Roll 2021-2022

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•January 19, 2022• Straight A Honor Roll 8th grade: Anyssa Coffer, Joshua Cremeens, Emily Crosier, Mae Dawkins, Cora Emel, Logan Fleener, Mikaela Guest, Mitchell Hooten, Zaden Hussong, Johnathan Iacobazzi, Kharli Kelly, Eiley Poe, Harmony Ray, Devon Richardson, Marshall Robison, Madilyn Shonkwiler, Carson Swinford, Aeralyn Thrasher,Jnai Webb,Brycen Wildman, Kolton Wiley, Nevaeh Wilson. 7th grade: Avram Bates, Mary Crist, Adalyn Cruitt, Angelina Hiller, Austin Kelley, Khyli Kelly, Ellie Lehman, Jennifer Lofland, Grant Martin, Julia Moody, Emerson Risley, Dimitri Schrock, Kaylee Smith, Brady Stollard, Gavin Wade. … Read More

Memory Moment: Thinking about a Long-Term Care Home

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•January 19, 2022• By Shannon Nosbisch CDP, DCS One of the most difficult decisions that a spouse, son or daughter, or caregiver has to make is when to move their loved one to a long-term care home. After caring for their loved one in their home as long as possible with help from friends, family and in-home services, there may come a time that a long-term care home move should be made. This article gives you some thoughts that may help in determining if and/or when a move should be made. Spouses, children and other family members sometime make a … Read More

Teacher Shortage at Crisis Level

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•January 19, 2022• By Taylor Vidmar Lee Enterprises For Capitol News Illinois Editor’s Note: Taylor Vidmar is a student in the Public Affairs Reporting program at University of Illinois Springfield. She is a reporting intern at the Capitol for Lee Enterprises. There was once a time when Kristen Holly might see more than 200 applicants for a single elementary teaching position. It was overwhelming just to figure out how to screen applicants, the assistant superintendent for student services in the Charleston School District, said. That time is long gone. Just a decade later, that same elementary position might now yield … Read More