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06/01/2026

Tonight's council meeting will not be live streamed due to health reasons. We apologize for the inconvenience!

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05/28/2026

Sullivan City Council meeting has been rescheduled for next Monday June 1 instead of today.
This meeting was rescheduled due to lack of a quorum last Monday night.

05/27/2026

Accidental poisonings can happen at home, at work, or on the go, and they're not always obvious at first. Health experts recommend keeping the Poison Help number handy so families can respond quickly if someone swallows, breathes in, spills, or is exposed to something harmful. Expert help is available anytime at 1-800-222-1222.

Please take a moment to review and share this important reminder with family and friends. Additional information is available at https://www.moultriehealth.org/news/national-poison-prevention-week-march-20-26-2022/ #:~:text=Why%20does%20this,with%20these%20incidents.

05/27/2026

Reunion scheduled for Class of 1970 and 1971.

05/27/2026

We are 8 weeks from the Moultrie County First Responder Softball Game on July 18th, 2026, @ 6 PM (Crowder Park, Bethany, IL). In the coming weeks, we will share photos of the Moultrie County First Responders.

The Bethany Fire Protection District serves the Village of Bethany and surrounding areas in Moultrie County as a volunteer-based emergency response agency focused on fire suppression, rescue services, and ambulance operations. Organized in 1956, the department expanded to include ambulance service in 1975 and continues to rely heavily on local volunteers dedicated to protecting the community. The district operates from 530 East Main Street (Bethany, IL) and provides 24/7 emergency response, public safety support, and community outreach programs focused on emergency preparedness and prevention. The department is led by Full-time Fire Chief Mike Jennings, Assistant Chief Curtis Robinson, and Assistant Chief Markus Deel and plays an important role in maintaining safety and emergency readiness for the village’s roughly 1,200 residents.

If you are looking to become a Bethany Fire volunteer, explore your options at makemeafirefighter.org or contact Markus Deel at (217)-372-7044/[email protected] and start seeing your impact. Must be 16 years or older.

Pictured Below Left to Right: Terry Peters (Firefighter/EMR), Dakoda Lucas (Firefighter), Eric Boomer (Firefighter), Michael Jennings (Chief), Patty Robinson (EMR), Jessica Henderson (EMT), Curtis Robinson (Assistant Chief), Isaiah Williams (Firefighter), Markus Deel (Assistant Chief)

**REMINDER: Shirt order forms and monetary donations need to be turned in by July 1st, 2026. Thank you for your support!

05/27/2026

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05/27/2026

SHS Girls Track State Qualifiers
First row (l-r):Tenley Campbell, Avery Renfro, Elin Watkins, Devon Richardson, and Mya Dyer. Second row (l-r): Addie Patterson, Riane Bear, Wren Wall, Lyla Wright, Kaylee Smith, Julia Moody, and Emma Drake.