News Progress

•July 31, 2019• Training is available for individuals interested in educating themselves on the issues surrounding domestic violence. The training will take place October 28 – November 13, Monday through Thursday evenings, from 5-9 p.m. in Decatur at Dove, 302 S. Union, Dean Simcox Conference Room. This 44-hour training is approved by ICADV, Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence. This training is being facilitated by two Illinois Certified Domestic Violence Professionals, one of whom is also an Illinois Certified Partner Abuse Intervention Professional. There is a $200 fee for the training. … Read More

•July 24, 2019• Moultrie County has been chosen to receive $2,800 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county. The selection was made by a National Board that is chaired by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency and consists of representatives from American Red Cross; Catholic Charities, USA; National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA; The Jewish Federations of North America; The Salvation Army; and United Way Worldwide. The Local Board was charged to distribute funds appropriated by Congress to help expand the capacity of food and shelter programs in high-need … Read More

•July 24, 2019• Over two weeks in July, Señora King and the SHS AP Spanish class of 2020 held four one-week sessions teaching Spanish to elementary and middle school students from the area. Using activities, games and crafts, the AP students and Señora King taught a number of Spanish and cultural topics. Students of Spanish Academy were split into four sessions based on grade level, K-first, second and third, fourth and fifth, and and sixth through eighth. … Read More