•May 13, 2026• The Lake Land College Student Government Association (SGA) recently held Spring elections for the 2026-2027 school year. Students who will be returning to Lake Land next school year were elected by their peers to serve as the official voice of the student body. Taylar Mercer of Sullivan, who is studying Pre-Veterinary Medicine, was one of the students elected to serve as Sophomore Delegates for the 2026-2027 school year. … Read More
•May 13, 2026• On Tuesday, May 5th, the Sullivan American Legion Post No. 68 in Sullivan held a Memorial Blood Drive in memory of Ellen Feeler, a special education and early childhood development teacher in Sullivan for 25 years, who made a tremendous impact on the students and community in her many years of service. Her husband, Tony, was there and was obviously appreciative of the kindness and generosity of those who came to donate blood in memory of his wife. Tony shared the same sentiment as previously- that Ellen truly loved what she did and would never do anything … Read More
•May 13, 2026• by E. Scott England The Lincoln Prairie Conference track meet was scheduled for last Friday and nothing was going to stop that from happening. It was billed as a rain or shine event. And the sun never made an appearance. But the rain, the wind, and the cold made sure their presence was known throughout the entire meet. Still though, as all the LPC teams gathered in Cerro Gordo, the Sullivan Lady Redskins track team had their eyes set on success. Success, they found. When the last runner crossed the line and the last field event was … Read More
•May 13, 2026• Reservations for campsites and shelters at Illinois state parks and historic sites transitioned to an updated platform beginning May 1st, offering park users a more user-friendly system for making reservations and securing permits. Users will continue to use exploremoreil.com – the customer service platform of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources – to make campsite and shelter reservations, but they will notice an improved interface. … Read More
•May 13, 2026• The Regional Office of Education #11 (ROE #11) has announced the recipients of the 2026 Recognition of Excellence Award. This annual honor celebrates outstanding education professionals across the region who demonstrate exceptional skill, unwavering dedication, and a remarkable ability to inspire students from all backgrounds and abilities. Selected from a pool of nominations, these awardees have earned the deep respect of students, parents, colleagues, and communities through their outstanding leadership, innovative teaching, and meaningful involvement both inside and beyond the classroom. One recipient was chosen from each school district, recognizing their profound contributions to educational excellence and … Read More
•May 13, 2026• The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is recognizing May as Foster Parent Appreciation Month, a time to acknowledge and celebrate the extraordinary foster families and relative and kinship caregivers across the state who have opened their hearts, their homes, and their lives to care for the state’s most vulnerable children. “Our incredible foster parents, relative and kinship caregivers are our true partners as we work to transform Illinois from a child welfare system into a child well-being system,” said Illinois DCFS Director Heidi E. Mueller. “Their commitment not only helps create brighter futures for … Read More
•May 13, 2026• The Illinois State Museum (ISM) invites the public to get their kicks at a new “Miles of Memories: Stories of Route 66” exhibit opening Saturday, May 23. The exhibition brings to life the experience of living, working, and traveling along U.S. Route 66 during its heyday. The exhibit incorporates the museum’s Route 66 Oral History Project, a collection of 100 interviews with people who experienced the road when it served as the primary route between Chicago and Los Angeles. Visitors can listen to excerpts from these firsthand accounts throughout the exhibit. … Read More
•May 13, 2026• Lake Land College recently held its annual TRIO Student Support Services banquet, recognizing students who participated in the program throughout the 2025-2026 school year. During the event, several students received awards for their outstanding leadership and academic achievements. … Read More
•May 13, 2026• Students from Arthur Christian School, ALAH High School, and Arthur Grade School recently demonstrated both their writing talent and patriotic spirit in the 2026 Americanism Essay Contest. Sponsored by the Arthur Legion Auxiliary #479, Atwood Legion Auxiliary #770, and Lovington Legion Auxiliary #429, the contest invited students to reflect on the meaningful question: “What are the Core American Values?” … Read More
Jonathan Lindley, Alamo Defender, part 3 •May 13, 2026• by Janet Roney I’ve been sharing the story of the only Alamo defender who was born in Illinois, Jonathan L. Lindley. He was born in February 1814, in Hill’s fort, south of what is now Greenville, Madison County, Illinois. He was just seven months old when his aunt, Lydia Little Pursley, rode out from that fort to save Ranger Tom Higgins’ life after the fort’s ranger patrol had been attacked by Indians. (See “Remembering…” #55) Jonathan Lindley was twelve years old when his parents traveled on up the Kaskaskia with Moultrie … Read More