The Sentinel

08/12/2025

08/06/2025

WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT: It’s that time again of everyone’s favorite evening to reconnect with their friends and scope out their locker and class schedules. Doors will open at 4:30-6:00pm on Thursday, August 14th. Please enter from the side entrance by the parking lot. This is a great time for you to get your locker ready and walk around the school to find all your classes with your family. Then when you come to school Friday morning you’ll be ready to go! We can’t wait to see you all…please share!

08/05/2025

And we’re off! Day 1 of band camp included a thorough review of fundamentals, some practice reading drill charts, learning 10 pages of Part 1 drill, sectional and full band rehearsals. Much more to follow, but we are off to an EXCELLENT start! 🎺🎶

08/04/2025

The MCFB office has $15 2025 Farm Progress Show tickets available!!! Tickets are $25 at the gate. Will have tickets on hand through the show or until they run out. Grab yours today!
Farm Progress Show

08/04/2025

08/04/2025

53rd Illiopolis Invitational Golf Tournament -
The Illiopolis Golf Tourney will be played this year on Saturday and Sunday, August 9 and 10, at Red Tail Run Golf Course in Decatur.
The tournament will be a two-day event with a shotgun start beginning at 8:00 am each day.
The entry fee is $85.00; with annual $30.00; high school student $56.00; and juniors $35.00. The entry fee includes green fees for both days plus a catered dinner for two on Sunday following the completion of the second round of golf. Rental fee for carts is not included in the entry fee.
Entries are being taken by Don Drabing at 217-299-2950 or 217-486-5355. Entries may be mailed to Don Drabing, PO Box 324, Illiopolis, Il 62539.
If you would like to pay electronically, send entry fee to [email protected] via PayPal. When using PayPal, send as a friend and add a note that includes the name or names of all golfers.
August 6 is the last day to register and fees should be paid in advance.
If play is cancelled on Sunday because of inclement weather, winners will be determined from Saturday’s scores.
2025 Golf Tournament Sponsors -
Thanks to the following sponsors for their support: Paul & Jill Lee, Don & Sherry Drabing, George Ranks, D & D Electric, Joe’s Wheels, Uncle Monkey’s, Illiopolis Township, Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 137, Fullenwider-Park Funeral Homes, Jack & Lori Campbell, The Sentinel, Abe’s Hideout, Skeff Distributing, Regan Bruenger - State Farm, Jamie’s Route 66, Village of Illiopolis, and Stadium Bar.

08/03/2025

Upcoming Dates to Know

07/30/2025

Eleanor West is turning 90 years old!
Please come help celebrate her birthday on Saturday, August 2nd, at 5:00 pm, at the Illiopolis Christian Church. No gifts please; just come join us for a meal and visit the West family!

07/29/2025

It's hard to believe but we are only ONE WEEK from the start of marching band camp! High school band families, be sure to check your email for details on this very important week! ⚡️🎷🎵✈️

07/29/2025

Parents, Should your child have any interest in participating in any extracurricular activities, and you wish to decrease paperwork for yourself as much as possible, please consider completing this participation form (one form for each student).