Millikin University Online Summer Immersion Courses Open For Enrollment
•June 9, 2021• Millikin University 2021 Online Summer Immersion courses are still open for enrollment with discounted tuition offerings. Registration for students may be completed in person at the Registrar’s Office (Gorin Hall, Room 16), by fax at 217.420.6789, online or by phone at 217.424.6217. Students can also register by using the immersion registration form available at millikin.edu/immersion. Immersion courses at Millikin University are a very convenient way for current students, high school students, or community members to take courses that can result in new skills, knowledge, or a way to build up college credit in a short amount of … Read More
Millikin University Announces New Multimedia Communication Degree Program
•June 9, 2021• In today’s multimedia age, it is essential for professional communicators to engage in all sides of the publishing process, crafting messages from the written word to web design, video and audio media to be an effective storyteller. To help prepare creative multimedia professionals, Millikin University’s College of Fine Arts is pleased to announce a new Multimedia Communication major, offered through the Arts Technology & Administration Department, that will allow students to use a multitude of platforms and technologies to creatively communicate to audiences. The new major will be offered starting in fall 2021. Central to the Multimedia … Read More
Gov. Pritzker Issues Guidelines for Illinois Reopening on Friday, June 11
•June 9, 2021• Following weeks of steady decreases in new positive COVID-19 cases and with over 67% of residents age 18 and older receiving their first vaccine dose, Governor JB Pritzker is releasing guidelines for Phase 5 of the Restore Illinois plan, which will go into effect on June 11th and marks a full reopening of all businesses and activities. This guidance will mean businesses, large-scale events, conventions, amusement parks, and seated-spectator venues, among others, will be able to operate at full capacity for the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The State is also lifting the … Read More
St. Jude Dash and Bash 2021
Village Of Bethany To Make Water System Upgrades
•June 9, 2021• by Crystal Reed NP Writer The Village of Bethany has plans to make upgrades to their water plant, water tower and water lines. According to Village President Jonathan Book the project is estimated at $3.6 million. Book said that the project is being funded by the United States Department of Agriculture rural development program that will be part grant and part loan. The village is currently awaiting their award letter to find out how much will be grant and how much will be loan. … Read More
Sullivan Chamber and Economic Development Golf Outing
Lovington Townwide Cleanup Days
•June 9, 2021• The Village of Lovington will have their townwide cleanup days on Friday, June 11 and Saturday, June 12. Dumpsters will be located behind Mechling’s Backhoe. Things that will not be accepted are paint, appliances, dimensional lumber, tires and electronics. … Read More
Revered Illinois Alumna’s $45M ‘Visionary Gift’ Lifts Connection to a New Level
•June 9, 2021• Strengthening families and communities through gathering and connection have been important themes throughout Doris Kelley Christopher’s life and career. Now, a $45 million gift from the University of Illinois alumna will support the creation of an engagement-rich center located in the Arboretum on the Urbana-Champaign campus. … Read More
Matheson Graduates From Olivet
•June 9, 2021• Moranda Matheson of Bethany recently graduated from Olivet Nazarene University on May 9 as a first generation student with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Nursing. She also passed her state nursing boards on June 5 and has been accepted by the Illinois State Board of Nursing as an RN BSN. Moranda has accepted a job working with one of the top 100 hospitals in the country on a step-down intensive care unit. She is now pursuing her Master’s degree in Medical Business Administration and plans to open up nonprofit clinics for medically underserved areas in the … Read More