LLC Fall Honors List
•February 17, 2021• Lake Land College recently announced that more than 600 full-time students earned academic honors for the 2020 fall semester. To qualify for the president’s list, a student must have completed at least 12 credit hours in courses numbered 040 or higher per semester, excluding summer term, with a GPA of 3.8 – 4.0. To qualify for the dean’s list, a student must have completed at least 12 credit hours in courses numbered 040 or higher per semester, excluding summer term, with a GPA of 3.65 – 3.79. To qualify for the honor’s list, a student must have … Read More
Sullivan Girls Basketball Picks Up Wins
•February 17, 2021• by Jason Brown NP Sports Despite a pandemic, new regulations, and a long wait for the season, the Sullivan’s girls’ basketball team has more or less started the season where it had left off the last several seasons. By winning. Sullivan picked up two more Central Illinois Conference wins this past week. The Redskins knocked off Warrensburg-Latham Thursday and Shelbyville last Monday. Thursday, Feb. 11, the Redskins more than doubled the Cardinals scoring, 15-7, in the first quarter. Sullivan took a 24-11 lead into halftime, and in the second half, the teams played about even for the … Read More
Menu 2-17-2021
Senior Peace Meal 1-800-543-1770 Feb. 22 – Breakfast Casserole, Warm Fruit Compote, Fruit Juice, Cinnamon Roll, Craisins Feb. 23 – Shepherd’s Pie, Harvard Beets, Dinner Roll, Fresh Fruit Feb. 24 – Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Spinach, Whole Grain Wheat, Pears Feb. 25 – Beef Stew w/Potatoes, Carrots, and Onions, Tangy Cole Slaw, Dinner Roll, Warm Bread Pudding w/Fruit Feb. 26 – Salmon Loaf, Frosted Sweet Potatoes, Buttered Midori Vegetables, Whole Grain Wheat, Chunky Applesauce … Read More
Governor’s Office Gives Glimpse Into Budget Proposal
•February 17, 2021• Gov. JB Pritzker’s office says he will propose a budget with no tax increases for the upcoming fiscal year, and the deficit is now projected at about $2.5 billion less than previously thought. The governor introduces his proposed budget each year, but lawmakers in the General Assembly have the ultimate say as to what funding gets appropriated. Pritzker is scheduled to outline his full budget proposal on Feb. 17 in a virtual message, although details have not been finalized, according to his office. In a brief, 250-word outline of the upcoming fiscal year 2022 budget proposal, the … Read More
City of Sullivan Establishes A Revolving Loan Program
•February 17, 2021• By Crystal Reed NP Writer During the Feb 8 City Council meeting, an ordinance establishing a revolving loan program for the city of Sullivan was approved. The council appropriated a sum of $400,000 for initial funding of the program. Prior to 1992, the US Department of Agriculture had a revolving loan program available to communities at low interest rates to push development and employment. That program had the amount of $250,000 appropriated to it. City Administrator Dan Flannell said that through that program the city of Sullivan made many loans to businesses, but as interest rates declined … Read More
Selling at the Farmers Market Under Cottage Food Law
•February 17, 2021• Have you considered selling your homemade foods at a farmers market? There are basic guidelines that growers and vendors must observe in preparation for farmers market sales. … Read More
Project H.E.L.P. Preschool Round Up
•February 17, 2021• Each year, Project H.E.L.P. and the Okaw Valley School District offer free developmental screenings for two to five year olds to provide parents the opportunity to discover how their child is developing in the areas of speech, language, concepts and motor skills. Vision and hearing screenings will also be provided free of charge. This year the screenings will be held on Thursday, March 4 and Friday, March 5 at First Christian Church, 312 W. South Water in Bethany. For an appointment call Stacie Hill at 665-3541. … Read More
Demolition on Titus Home Expected to Take 3-4 Weeks Depending on Weather
•February 17, 2021• By Crystal Reed NP Writer The demolition process began last week at the site of the Titus home. According to Sullivan City Administrator Dan Flannell, the demolition is expected to be completed within three-four weeks. The brick and concrete from the structure will be removed to the city of Sullivan’s storage lot where it will be ground up and repurposed. The property will not be for sale and will stay in the inventory of the city long term. Flannell said that the demolition crew is avoiding the disturbance of trees and plantings on the property, and a small metal … Read More