Willoughby community benefit

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•February 11, 2026• A Benefit Dinner, Silent Auction, a DJ, 50/50 Raffle, and a meat bundle auction will be held on March 28th at 5:00 p.m., at the Sullivan American Legion, located at 8 East Strain Street, for Avery Willoughby. Avery is currently battling metastatic carcinoma. Said Tracy of Avery, “He is the greatest person ever; he is kind, generous, and thoughtful, there isn’t anything he would not do for anyone else.” The meal options at $10.00 per plate are BBQ Pulled Pork or spaghetti, and will be served with sides. Desserts and drinks are included. To have enough food … Read More

Women’s Auxiliary lunch

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•February 11, 2026• On Sunday, February 22nd, the Lovington American Legion Post 429’s Women’s Auxiliary will be holding lunch from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., located at 32 W State Street in Lovington. The menu will be meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, and a dinner. Tea and lemonade will also be served. Everyone is welcome. The cost for the meal is a donation. For more information, go to their Facebook page. … Read More

Sullivan candidates forum 

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Photo by RR BestL-R: Ben Guyot, City of Sullivan citizen volunteer, retired teacher; Laurrie Minor, SCED Executive Director; and Dr. Ted Walk, Moderator and Sullivan School Superintendent. On February 4th, a candidates’ forum was held at The Little Theater on the Square in Sullivan. Residents were invited to attend to hear local officials and candidates and to receive important information about issues on the ballot of the upcoming elections. … Read More

Show Choirs begin season

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Photo SubmittedShow Choirs begin seasonOn Saturday, February 7th, the Sullivan Show Choirs started their competition season at the Crete-Monee Show Choir spectacular in Crete, Illinois. Sullivan Singers Jr. finished as 2nd Runner up, with Brody Frederick winning the ‘Outstanding Performer’ award. For the Sullivan Singers, Tristan Tripp won ‘Outstanding Performer’ and led the group to a 1st Runner Up finish in their division. The Sullivan Show Choirs continue their season on Saturday, February 14th, at the Naperville North ‘Clash of the Sequins’ competition in Naperville. … Read More

LLC full-time Fall semester honors list 

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•February 11, 2026• Lake Land College recently announced that more than 700 full-time students earned academic honors for the Fall 2025 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 honors list, a student must have … Read More

LLC part-time Fall semester honors list

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•February 11, 2026• Lake Land College recently announced that more than 700 part-time students earned academic honors for the Fall 2025 semester. To qualify for the president’s list, a student must have completed six to 11 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 six to 11 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 honors list, a student must have … Read More

Creative activity on a day off from school

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Photo by DM WilliameeOn February 9th, the Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library held a “Make Your Own Valentine’ workshop for local youth. This free workshop required children only bring their imagination and creativity, and was enjoyed by all who attended. Pictured are Vienna Freese (9), and Madelyn Stinson (8), two of those who enjoyed making their valentines while consulting with one another throughout their creative process. … Read More

‘American Heart Month’

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•February 11, 2026• Every year in February, the American Heart Association celebrates American Heart Month and raises awareness about how WE can take charge of our health and encourage healthy choices in our communities to make heart disease a thing of the past. This year, for American Heart Month, the American Heart Association is calling on everyday citizens to be agents of change by stepping in as the first responder until professional help arrives. CPR and cardiac emergency preparedness are a matter of life and death, and we want everyone across Illinois and the country to know this lifesaving skill. … Read More

Central Illinois Girl Scouts kick off 2026 cookie season

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by Welcoming Exploremores™ to the Cookie Lineup•February 11, 2026• On February 13th, Girl Scouts of Central Illinois will kick off the 2026 Girl Scout Cookie™ season as local Girl Scouts explore more possibilities through the largest girl-led entrepreneurial program in the world. “Every box of Girl Scout Cookies represents far more than a delicious treat; it’s a catalyst for local change,” said Jennifer Sedbrook, CEO of Girl Scouts of Central Illinois. “Because 100% of the net proceeds stay within our community, each purchase directly funds the service projects, outdoor adventures, and skill-building programs that help area girls thrive today and … Read More