Sullivan Dance Studio’s competition team hosts preview show

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Sullivan Dance Studio Competition Team hosted their annual Preview Showcase in Sullivan Elementary School’s Gym on Sunday, January 19. Friends, family and the public were invited to attend. Competition season for the team begins in just a few weeks and will continue through June.  This year’s team members include (in no particular order): Hadlee Blakey, Sophie Elliott, Zola Krieger, Katie Plank, Aubrey Young, Natalia Beals, Blair Camp, Caroline Hobbs, Kaylee Hostetler, Tiffany Hostetler, Mara Inman, Gianna Krieger, Mia Lovett, Abigail Plank, Knox Weakly, Alayna Young, Sophie Foster, Tinley Krieger, Alayna Ard, Addi Finn, Brinnley Hobbs, Emma Hostetler, Aubrie Payne, Elizabeth … Read More

Educational Lunch for Girls

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•January 29, 2025• On February 22nd from 8:30am to 3:30pm, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in collaboration with Ameren Illinois will be hosting a “Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day’ for all middle and high school students. Attendees can expect keynote speaker – Angela Heise, a SIUE computer science alumna who currently serves as Corporate Vice President for Microsoft Worldwide, public sector. There will be hands-on engineering activities in computer science, electrical/computer, mechanical, civil and industrial engineering. Continuing there will also be professional panelists, discussion with Q&A and intern/co-op info sessions.    The event is free to attend with registration, registration … Read More

Illinois Department of Revenue announces start of income tax season

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Eligible taxpayers will be able to use free, direct file tax option •January 29, 2025• The 2025 tax season has started, and the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) announced recently it has begin accepting and processing 2025 tax returns. Illinois is participating in the IRS Direct File program this year. Eligible taxpayers will be able to use the program to electronically complete their 2024 federal tax returns for free. Eligibility can be confirmed by visiting https://directfile.irs.gov . After filing a federal return using Direct File, the program will connect taxpayers to Illinois’ free state income tax filing system, MyTax Illinois, … Read More

Alternatives to screen time

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•January 29, 2025• Cheri BurchamExtension EducatorUniversity of Illinois Extension       Like many things, there are positive and negative effects of screen time for all of us, and it can be hard to come up with that magic amount of time that should be spent interacting with a screen. We do know that too much time spent on screens can be detrimental to youth – they can experience sleep problems, lower grades in school, reading less, spending less time with family and friends, and can also lead to weight problems, mood problems, poor self-image and body image issues, fear … Read More

Lady Redskins are Lincoln Prairie Conference Champions!

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by E. Scott England After a week-long conference tournament hosted by Okaw Valley, the Lady Redskins prevailed victorious last Saturday night with their third tournament win that earned them the hardware.  The first win of the week came on Monday against Unity Christian. The strong defense really came out in the second quarter as the girls didn’t allow the Lions to score again until the third quarter. They also managed to never allow Unity Christian to score more than eight in a quarter. Shae Ellis exploded for 17 points in that game. Addison Stollard also had a great game with … Read More

Windsor group to host “Souper Party”

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•January 29, 2025• by Sharon Barricklow With the pro football Super Bowl coming, the Windsor Harvest Picnic Committee is getting ready to host a “Soup-er” bowl party before the big event at the Windsor Community Building on February 9.  The donation only lunch from 10:30 to 1 includes chili, oyster, and potato soups with hamburgers and pork burgers, desserts and drinks. Funds raised go to support the Windsor Harvest Picnic held annually with free entertainment and events.   … Read More

EIU earns 2024 CPN Seal of Prevention

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Eastern in only 10% of national peer institutions to earn distinction in past year •January 29, 2025• Eastern Illinois University (EIU) received the 2024 Campus Prevention Network’s Seal of Approval award from Vector Solutions for the University’s “exemplary efforts to foster student safety, well-being, and inclusion through online prevention programs.” Fewer than 10 percent of U.S. institutions have earned this distinction over the past year. “EIU’s CPN Seal of Prevention recognition for student safety is built on our already strong foundation of cultivating excellent student relationships,” said Matt Warner, Assistant Director of EIU’s Health Education Resource Center. “Institutionally, we are … Read More

IL Sheriffs’ Association announces scholarship

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•January 29, 2025• The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association recently announced that it will be awarding over $58,000 in college scholarships throughout the State of Illinois to students wishing to pursue higher education during the 2025-2026 academic year. The scholarships are to be applied to tuition, books, and fees only. The student must be enrolled full-time at a certified institution of higher learning within the State of Illinois. Online learning at an Illinois-based school is also acceptable.  Sheriff Gary Carroll, Moultrie County, will be awarding one scholarship in the amount of $500.00.  … Read More

Socks for Soldiers

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•January 29, 2025• The East Central Illinois Red Cross Club is holding a Socks for Soldiers drive from February 1 – 16.  New adult-sized socks of any kind may be brought to the SHS/SMS and SES offices, sent to school with SHS, SMS, or SES students for their class competitions, or donated at the SHS basketball games on February 3 and 10. Area churches and veterans organizations are also being asked to “host” a “Sock Box” to help collect socks. … Read More