Of Double Letters and Double Meanings

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•October 27, 2021• By Jim Baumann NP Guest Writer What is it with Southern states and double letters? You have Tennessee and Mississippi, for starters, each of which uses just four different letters. Come on, there is so much more to the alphabet! Consider one of my new favorite towns — Chattanooga, Tennessee. With that many double letters, you’d think there would be a contraction for it other than “Chatt” and “Nooga.” Which, of course, brings me to Millennium Park in Chicago. That’s two L’s and two N’s. Yes, two. Someone at City Hall, in hastily putting together a parade … Read More

Millikin University to Host Millikin Makers Market Nov. 6

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•October 27, 2021• The Millikin University Center for Entrepreneurship and Women in Business student organization will host the first Millikin Makers Market on Saturday, Nov. 6, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Oberhelman Center for Leadership Performance located on the 1st floor of the University Commons on Millikin’s campus. The event is free and open to the public. The event will feature makers, crafters and artists from the Millikin and Macon County (Ill.) community offering a wide range of goods and services. Items include clothing, personalized gifts, soaps, candles, tumblers, jewelry, artwork, greeting cards, baked goods and so … Read More

Epilepsy Support Group

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•October 27, 2021• The Illinois Epilepsy Support and Resources will present an epilepsy support group on Thursday, November 4 at 6 p.m. at the Moultrie County Beacon, Inc, 401 West Water Street in Sullivan. Masks are required. Social distancing will be practiced. If you are not feeling well, please stay home. Snacks will be served. For more information call Leanne at 708-465-2368 or Stephanie at 815-673-5574. … Read More

Improvement Planned for Railroad Crossing in Sullivan

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•October 27, 2021• The Illinois Department of Transportation announced a railroad crossing improvement project in Sullivan that will require the closure of Hamilton Street (Illinois 32) from Monday, Nov. 1, through Wednesday Nov. 3. The closure is necessary to upgrade and make repairs to the surface crossing. When Hamilton Street is closed, a detour will be posted using Eden and South Market streets, and traffic will not be permitted to travel between Hale Street and Roane Street. … Read More

Make Fire Safety the Top Priority when Decorating

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•October 27, 2021• The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) encourages everyone to keep fire safety tips in mind when putting up Halloween and Fall decorations. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) decorations were the first thing to ignite in roughly 800 reported home fires each year. More than two of every five of these fires occurred because the decorations were too close to a heat source, such as a candle or hot equipment. … Read More