25 Years Ago This Week

U.S. News and World Report recognized Lake Shelbyville as one of the most popular places in Illinois. Lake Shelbyville was named to its list of 12 places to visit in Illinois.
The Lovington Village Board discussed hiring a secretary/bookkeeper to be available to the public during business hours at the village hall.

50 Years Ago This Week

The old water tower behind the Metallizing Co. plant on South Hamilton Street, a longtime landmark in Sullivan, was pulled down. It had not been in use for a number of years. Cables were attached to two legs of the tower about two-thirds of the way up and a winch truck supplied power to buckle the legs and bring the tower crashing to the ground.
Gayle Garmon was crowned as Miss Sullivan. First runner-up was Chris Foreman and Miss Congeniality was Mary Ann Webb.