IDES Instructs 1099 Workers to Apply for Benefits

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•May 6, 2020• The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) today released new instructions for 1099 workers who have lost work due to COVID-19.  Workers who believe they may be eligible for new federal benefits under the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program, must first apply for regular unemployment insurance before applying for benefits under PUA when a new application portal opens on May 11, 2020 via the IDES website. … Read More

Fireworks Show In Sullivan on Fourth of July

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•May 6, 2020• “We are planning to go ahead with the annual 4th of July celebration,” Sullivan American Legion Post 68 Commander Bob Sims said last week. This followed the announcement that Arthur had cancelled their annual Fireworks which was scheduled for June 27. Mayor Richard Glazebrook had stated earlier that he hoped the city could celebrate the traditional fourth in Sullivan with a parade on Saturday, July 4. Sim’s indicated Central States Fireworks of Athens has confirmed the evening of Saturday, July 4 for the annual fireworks display at Wyman Park. Connor Amusements of Beardstown is also still planning … Read More

Obituaries 5-6-2020: Jackie Ferguson

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Jackie Ferguson Jackie Ferguson of Sullivan, 87 years, 8 months and 22 days, very peacefully passed on to her eternal rest in Mason Point near Sullivan at 5 p.m. Thursday April, 30, 2020, with three of her children by her side. A Private Funeral Service will be held to honor her life. … Read More

Menu 5-6-2020

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Senior Peace Meal For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770 Monday, May 11 – Sausage and Gravy, Mini Potato Bakers, Warm Fruit Compote, Biscuits, Fruit Juice Tuesday, May 12 – Taco Salad w/Meat, Cheese, Beans, Lettuce, Tomato, Sour Cream & Taco Sauce, Sliced Peaches, Taco Chips, Pudding Wednesday, May 13 – Pepper Beef over Brown Rice, Peas and Carrots, Warm Cinnamon Baked Apples, Whole Grain Wheat, Fresh Fruit Thursday, May 14 – Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Breaded Tomatoes, Dinner Roll, Mandarin Oranges Friday, May 15 – Roasted Pork Loin, Baked Beans, Sicilian Veggie Mix, Apricots, Whole Grain … Read More

Lake Land College Celebrates Virtual Commencement Ceremony

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•May 6, 2020• Lake Land College is pleased to announce it will be honoring graduates at the first-ever Lake Land College Virtual Commencement Ceremony on June 18, 2020 at 6 p.m. Graduates will soon receive a Laker Grad Pack in the mail with celebratory gifts from the college and Alumni Association, as well as a cap, tassel and diploma cover. Information on how graduates can upload photos and name pronunciation to participate in the virtual ceremony will be shared via Lake Land College email addresses as well as on the website and social media. Graduates are asked to take note … Read More

News Release: Moultrie County Health Department Announces More Confirmed COVID-19 Cases

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•May 6, 2020• The Moultrie County Health Department (MCHD) announces their sixth and seventh confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus-2019 (COVID-19). The patients are a male and a female in their 70s who are hospitalized. Public health officials are contacting and verifying all close contacts. To date, 116 Moultrie County residents have been tested for COVID-19. Of those tests, 107 tests were negative for coronavirus, and two are still pending. As the spread of this virus continues, the MCHD cautions all individuals to consider themselves at risk for exposure. “As stay at home restrictions begin to relax within our communities … Read More