Illinois Department of Revenue: tips for safe online holiday shopping

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•December 3, 2025• As the holiday shopping season begins, the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is urging residents to stay alert when shopping online and to take simple steps to protect themselves from fraud and identity theft. With more Illinoisans shopping online each year, the threat of cybercrime continues to grow. “This is one of the busiest online shopping periods of the year, and cybercriminals are waiting for people to let their guard down,” explained IDOR Director David Harris. “Every Illinois shopper can protect themselves with simple precautions and prevent months or even years of financial and personal hardship.” … Read More

Changes expected in 2026

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•December 3, 2025• by DM Williamee As many are basking or tasking this holiday season, shopping, cooking, spending time with friends and family, watching football, wrapping gifts, caroling, and making New Year’s resolutions, 2026 feels close but not quite here. For many, thinking about changes to expect in 2026 will not likely happen until the glow of the holiday season wears off and they are back to the grind after the ball drops. Others are always looking to the horizon, and from what is being forecasted, it’s a broad one. According to analysts of all types and sectors (including socio-economic … Read More

Remembering Who We Are………..86

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The National Road •December 3, 2025• by Janet Roney All history books that feature the story of the settlement of the Midwest tell the history of the National Road. It was created by Congress in 1806 and became the principal route for westward migration. It went from Wheeling, West Virginia, passed through Columbus, Indianapolis, and Terre Haute in Ohio and Indiana, then on through Effingham before ending at Vandalia, Illinois. The route of the National Road, which US Highway 40 generally follows, is designated as a historical landmark in every community it passes through. They hold festivals celebrating their history. … Read More

MoCo monthly quarter madness

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•December 3, 2025• Moultrie County Monthly Quarter Madness will hold its December Quarter Auction on Wednesday, December 10th. The event will be held at the Sullivan American Legion. Mid-Illinois Senior Services, Inc. is the organization of the month. Since 1984, Mid-Illinois Senior Services, Inc., an Aging & Disability Resource Center, has provided free services to seniors age 60+, disabled individuals aged 16-59, caregivers, their care recipients & their families, as well as relatives raising children/ grandparents raising grandchildren. The Peace Meal Senior Nutrition Program is found at their facility in Sullivan, providing an in-house, hot lunch every Monday through Friday … Read More

Mid-Illinois Senior Center-December events

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•December 3, 2025• The Mid-Illinois Senior Center is located at 113 E. Jefferson Street in Sullivan. The Peace Meal Senior Nutrition program lunch is served weekdays (except holidays) at 11:30 a.m. Call (217) 728-8521 for more information on the events below or the Peace Meal. 4th: 10:00 a.m. exercise, 12:00 birthday party, 12:30 bingo with the FCCLA class parents, 1:00 caregiver support group, 2:30 p.m. relatives raising children support group. 5th: 1:00 p.m., pool tournament … Read More

December ‘Peace Meal’ menu Mid Illinois Senior Services

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•December 3, 2025• 4: Baked ham, sweet potatoes, roasted Brussel sprouts, pumpkin fluff, and bread/roll. 5: Chicken breast and bun, savory baked beans, California blend, and Italian pasta salad. 8: Breakfast casserole, Paco blend vegetables, hot fruit, fruit juice, and whole grain muffin. 9: Chili Mac n Pasta, cauliflower, Venetian vegetables, and fruit pudding salad. … Read More