Illinois Capital Development Board Releases Nearly $1.7 Million in Funding to LLC

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Funding to Repair Aging Facilities Made Possible by Governor Pritzker’s Rebuild Illinois Capital Plan •April 14, 2021• The Illinois Capital Development Board has announced $1.7 million has been released for the improvements to the parking lot at Lake Land College from the state, with local matching funds supporting a total investment of $2.3 million. The funding will help address deferred maintenance projects on the Lake Land College campus that have been stalled due to a lack of investment by previous administrations. Made possible by Governor Pritzker’s bipartisan capital plan, the first in nearly a decade, the renovation work will create … Read More

Findlay Farmer Wins Top Placement

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•April 14, 2021• Findlay farmer Troy Uphoff earned a first-place state award in the 2020 National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) National Corn Yield Contest. He is among the highest corn yield producers in the nation. Uphoff placed with DEKALB DKC63-57RIB brand corn yielding an outstanding 323 bushels per acre in the Conventional Non-Irrigated category. “It’s amazing to see the hard work, time and innovation these farmers put into their operations to grow high-yielding corn,” said Kathleen McKittrick, DEKALB Brand Manager. “The DEKALB brand is proud to help farmers increase performance potential and reach their yield goals with exclusive genetics.” The … Read More

Area Sports Briefs

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•April 14, 2021• All-Area Teams The News Gazette announced its all-area girls’ basketball teams this past week, including several local players. Senior Redskin guard Emily White earned first team honors. Senior forward Jerra Goad and senior forward Taylor Orris each earned special mention honors. Senior Zoe Walton earned honorable mention honors. Junior Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond guard Alexa Miller earned first-team honors. Knights senior Makenzie Brown and freshman Claire Seal each earned special mention honors. Knights senior Mackenzi Bowles, sophomore Charley Condill and sophomore Kailee Otto each earned honorable mention honors. All-LPC Teams The Lincoln Prairie Conference announced its girls’ basketball all-conference team … Read More

Council Approves Lease Agreement For 304 S. Hamilton

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•April 14, 2021• By Crystal Reed NP Writer The Sullivan City Council approved a lease agreement for 304 S. Hamilton St. during their meeting on Monday night. The premises are for the business purpose of housing city operations and administrative offices. The terms of the lease are for a 12-month period for the sum of $16,800 that is payable in 12 monthly payments of $1,400 per month. “At this point I think we are going to be moving forward with different options for the old city building so we need to keep these offices for at least the next year,” … Read More

Moultrie Amateur Radio Klub Hamfest

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•April 14, 2021• The Moultrie Amateur Radio Klub Hamfest will be held on Saturday, April 24 from 8 am to 1 pm at the Sullivan American Legion, 8 E. Strain Street in Sullivan. Admission is $5 and the event is indoors. Table fee is $10 each. For table signup or questions contact Ralph Zancha W9NW at 217-254-7574 or rzancha@one-eleven.net. … Read More

Windsor Jr/Sr High School – Honor Roll

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•April 14, 2021• 7th Grade High Honors – Cameron Carey, Alexis Gee, Leah Kasey, Landon Postlewait, Seth Rincker, Branson Tingley, Patton Voris Honor Roll – None 8th Grade High Honors – Luke Dispennett , Jorja Plummer, Seth Rakestraw, Avery Starwalt Honor Roll – Coralee Whitney, Halle Wright 9th Grade … Read More

Sullivan Sports Briefs

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•April 14, 2021• SOV Football The Sullivan-Okaw Valley football team could not find its first win against perennial powerhouse Central A&M Friday night. SOV lost 48-6 and is scheduled to play Clinton High School at 7 p.m. at Victory Field Friday. Ian Plank scored SOV’s lone touchdown on a reception from quarterback Luke Vander Burgh with 10:35 left in the fourth quarter. Central A&M led SOV 41-0 at halftime and 14-0 after the first quarter. Sullivan is now 0-4 and will look for its first win in three years against Clinton Friday or Warrensburg-Latham the following week. Sullivan Volleyball The … Read More

NAMI Family to Family Class in Mattoon Starts May 4

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•April 14, 2021• NAMI Champaign is offering a free 8-session family class in Mattoon, facilitated by local community members. The classes will start May 4, 2021. NAMI’s signature Family-to-Family education program is for family members, caregivers, and significant others of people with mental health conditions such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or depression. This program includes a crisis plan, information on various serious mental illnesses, discussions on communication with a loved one, and finding and using local support and services.Time is given for discussion and interactive exercises. Experience compassion and reinforcement from people who understand your situation. … Read More