News Progress

•July 28, 2021• The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Shelbyville will be conducting dove hunts on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Whitley Creek and South Sand Creek Dove Fields. On September 1, two hunts will take place at each field, one in the morning (7:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.) and one in the afternoon (2 p.m. – 7 p.m.). Typically, both fields would require a permit to hunt opening day. However, due to excessive deer browsing on the flowers, a free public drawing will take place prior to each hunt at Whitley Creek. Flowers are better than expected. … Read More

25 Years Ago This Week The Sullivan City Council approved a $13 million appropriations ordinance for fiscal year 1996-97. The total appropriations are up about $246,000 from last years’ appropriations of $12,905,025 or less than 2 percent. Dean Byers of Sullivan, founder of the Lake Shelbyville chapter of the American Angling Assn., was honored with the Volunteers Service Award by the Illinois Dept. of Natural Resources. The award is presented to the nominee who has significantly aided the fisheries resource and Division of Fisheries operation through his contributions. … Read More

•July 21, 2021• The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) recognized many Lake Land College Student Athletes and teams during the 2020-21 season for both athletic and academic accomplishments. … Read More