25 Years Ago This Week

Sullivan firefighters were called to the Moultrie Grain Association’s Chipps Elevator in Sullivan. Some chaff had ignited in a drier.
Marijuana traffickers led police on a wild chase ultimately eluding capture in a manhunt but leaving behind their four-wheel drive vehicle and more than $100,000 in pot.
The News Progress won eight awards at the annual Illinois Press Assn. ceremonies in Lisle, including a special lifetime legislative award in memory of Bob Best, the late publisher of the News Progress. Photographer R.R. Best and Sport Editor Ed Nelson both won first place awards in the large weekly newspaper category. Marion Best accepted the special legislative award on behalf of her late husband.
The Lovington High School volleyball team finished second in the Bomber Classic over the weekend, losing the championship to Edinburg 15-8,15-13.     Login or Subscribe to read the rest of this story.