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Fourth of July Celebrations throughout East Central Illinois
Get ready for an explosive celebration on Monday, July 3rd, and Tuesday, July 4th. Here’s a rundown of the exciting events taking place:. The Village of Fisher will have fireworks on July 3rd at dusk by the fairgrounds. There will be food trucks from 5-8pm. Food vendors will be available.
New Sullivan Splash Pad opens Wednesday
SULLIVAN, Ill. (WAND) — A new splash pad in Sullivan opens Wednesday. The splash pad was created with a partnership between the community raising funds and the City of Sullivan, with help from an Illinois Department of Natural Resources Open Space Land Acquisition and Development grant. In addition to...
Cerro Gordo School Board accepts art grant, names football field
The Cerro Gordo school board held its June meeting Wednesday, June 19, at 6:30 pm in the auditorium. The meeting started with sn Amended Budget hearing. The property tax money from Piatt County was received in June last year and will be expected this year in June or July at the latest. The budget will work out regardless even though the fiscal year ends June 30. The total budget remains solidly in the black.
Community Spotlight: Angler’s Tribute to Veterans
SULLIVAN, Ill. (WCIA) — There’s a group in Shelby and Moultrie Counties that honors veterans outside of the typical square room. Angler’s Tribute to Veterans takes them fishing on Lake Shelbyville and then provides them and their families with a meal. Travis Hughes came on The Morning Show to highlight what his group does and […]
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