Sullivan CUSD ‘25/’26 Amended calendar

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•February 25, 2026• Friday, February 27th: Early dismissal. SES, 2:20 p.m., SMS/SHS 2:30 p.m. Friday, March 13th: No student attendance. School improvement day. Monday, March 16th-Friday, March 20th: Spring Break. Friday, April 3rd: Emergency day, no school unless additional snow days are used. Monday, April 6th: Emergency day, no school unless additional snow days are used. Friday, May 15th: Emergency day, no school unless additional snow days are used. Thursday, May 21st: Last day of student attendance. Early dismissal. SES, 2:20 p.m., SMS/SHS 2:30 p.m. … Read More

American Legion blood drive

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•February 25, 2026• The American Red Cross will be having a blood drive on Tuesday, March 10th, from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Sullivan American Legion, located at 8 East Strain Street in Sullivan. For an appointment, call 1 (800) RED CROSS- 1(800) 733-2767, or visit RedCrossBlood.org. Up to 15 minutes can be saved when you donate blood by using Rapid Pass. Visit RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass for more information. Give in March for a $15 gift card by email, and successful donations get A1C testing. Go to rcblood.org/March. … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Owen L. Tull

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Owen L. Tull Owen L. Tull, 89, of Sullivan, passed away 5:56 a.m. Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Mattoon. Graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 27, 2026, at French Cemetery, Allenville. Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice. McMullin-Young Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements. Owen was born on September 23, 1936; the son of Bart and Marie (Sampson) Tull. He married Elma L. Budd on April 9, 1965; she survives. Owen loved spending time with his family and especially with his grandchildren. Owen is survived by his wife, … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Anthony (Tony) Adams

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Anthony (Tony) Adams Anthony (Tony) D. Adams, 79, of Bethany, passed away February 23, 2026 in his home. Celebration of Life services will be 12:00 Noon Saturday, February 28, 2026 at the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan with Pastor Brett Hinrichs officiating. Burial with military honors conducted by the Bethany American Legion Post #507 will be in the Marrowbone Twp. Cemetery, Bethany. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m until service time on Saturday. Memorials are suggested to the Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, 2055 South Franklin Street Road, Decatur, Illinois 62521. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net. Born to Charles … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Donna Jean Cochran

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Donna Jean Cochran Donna Jean Cochran, 87, of Lovington, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at The Loft in Decatur. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Lovington. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service at the funeral home in Lovington. Burial will be in Keller Cemetery, Lovington. Donna was born on November 4, 1938, in Decatur; the daughter of Merle and Helen (Barnes) Phillips. She married Gerald E. Cochran on September 6, 1959, in Lovington; he preceded her in death on January 10, 2010. Donna enjoyed crocheting, sewing … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Pastor Jack P. Adwell

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Pastor Jack P. Adwell Jack P. Adwell, 76, of Decatur, passed away at 7:28 p.m. Tuesday, February 17, 2026 in Shelbyville Manor Memory Care. Celebration of Life services will be at Noon Monday, February 23, 2026, in the Life Foursquare Church in Decatur. Visitation will be at the church from 10:00 a.m. until Noon. Graveside services will be at 3:30 p.m. Monday, February 23, 2026, in the Marrowbone Township Cemetery, Bethany. Memorials are suggested to the Life Foursquare Church in Decatur, the Alzheimer’s Association or to Shelbyville Manor Memory Care. Online condolence may be sent to reedfuneralhome.net. Arrangements by the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan. … Read More

SBD final meet

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The Sullivan Blue Dolphins finished their last regular short-course meet of the season at the 2026 Red Raiders Valentine’s Classic. SBD took 29 swimmers to compete February 13th-15th. The Dolphins had 162 top ten finishes, earning a 3rd place spot with 1697 points. The Dolphins are now gearing up for their championship meets. SBD is sending 18 swimmers to the Winter Regional Championships in two weeks. That is hosted by PAWW and will take place in Pekin, Illinois. … Read More

More Americans are caring for loved ones – but few feel prepared for emergencies

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•February 18, 2026• Today, millions of Americans serve as caregivers, supporting both young children and aging loved ones – often at the same time. Yet many lack critical lifesaving training, including how to respond in a cardiac arrest emergency. Only about one-third of U.S. adults say they feel confident and ready to act if someone goes into cardiac arrest. More than 300,000 people experience cardiac arrest outside of hospitals each year in the United States. Infants, older adults and those with chronic health conditions are among the most vulnerable. For children of all ages, more than 80% of these emergencies … Read More

Show Choir and Singers dazzle

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On Saturday, February 14th, the Sullivan Show Choirs continued their season at the Naperville North ‘Clash of the Sequins’ in Naperville, Illinois. The Sullivan Singers Jr. brought home a 1st runner-up trophy in their division. Ava Warren was recognized as ‘Best Performer’. The Sullivan Singers won 1st Place in the ‘Best Choreography’ and ‘Best Vocals’ categories, with Avery Casteel winning ‘Best Performer’ in their division. The groups compete again next weekend at the El Paso-Gridley Show Choir Showdown in El Paso, Illinois. Singers Jr. will perform on Friday, February 20th, and the Singers will take the stage on Saturday, February … Read More

MISS Valentine’s Bingo

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Photo by DM Williamee On Friday, February 13th, local seniors gathered at the Mid-Illinois Senior Services, Inc./ Moultrie County Senior Center for a few rounds of Valentine’s Day bingo, sponsored by Help at Home. Playing traditional bingo, I/O, and blackout, many won prizes, and all had fun catching up with each other and joking around, with friendly competition for the prizes, which ranged from edible delights and helpful housewares to scented candles and stuffies. Many were dressed for the occasion, wearing red and Valentine’s Day-themed clothing, and some even brought their sweethearts to play as well. … Read More