Author Archives:

Protecting yourself from QR code fraud

News Progress Posted on by

•April 24, 2024•

By Ileana Saveley

Social Security District 

Manager in Decatur, IL

Quick Response codes, better known as QR codes, are a very popular way to get information. QR codes are scannable barcodes that will direct you to a website. However, scammers can create QR codes to trick people into visiting a fraudulent website or downloading malware that compromises their personal information.

For example, scammers may:

• Cover official QR codes with fake ones on parking meters, menus, or magazines.

• Send QR codes via email or text message pretending to be from delivery companies. Read More

Moultrie Dive Team agrees to mutual aid with Shelby

News Progress Posted on by

•April 24, 2024•

By Sharon Barricklow

The Moultrie County Dive Team will honor a mutual aid agreement with the newly reformed Shelby County Dive Team after their monthly meeting on April 17. 

After a stand down order given by Shelby County Board member Sonny Ross, the Shelby County Dive Team resigned  nine months ago. Read More

Grammar Moses: To whom it may concern

News Progress Posted on by

•April 24, 2024•

I remember as if it were yesterday the last email I received from Ted “Dictionary Man” Utchen in the spring of 2021 shortly before he died. It was all about how people’s brains misfire when they think about whether to use “who” or “whom.”

“Dear Mr. Grammarian: Today I write to you about the problem with ‘who’ and ‘whom.’ (It) is simply that people pay insufficient attention to how they are writing when they write. Or perhaps they flunked fifth-grade English, who knows?” he wrote. “Now, in today’s Daily Herald you can read, ‘The major lenders have undergone an evaluation of … WHO they’ll approve.’ Now the error is that the verb ‘approve’ is taking an object, and it should have read ‘WHOM they’ll approve.’

Reader George Dorner reminded me of this constant struggle more recently. Read More

Sullivan softball struggles continue; one win on the week

News Progress Posted on by

•April 24, 2024•

by E. Scott England  

Even with inclement weather scattered around central Illinois, Sullivan softball was still able to get in all seven games scheduled. Unfortunately, after posting a win in the first game of the week, the ladies found themselves on the losing side of the column for the remaining six games.

The week started off on the road against Tri-County. Kylee Freese led the team in batting going two for two with an RBI and two runs scored. Aeralyn Thrasher and J’Nai Webb each batted .500 and combined for three RBIs. Harmony Ray was one for three with a homerun and two RBIs.

Tabitha Webb was the winning pitcher. She threw seven innings giving up just five hits and one run while striking out 11. She was helped out in the field behind her with the team going error free in the game. Final score was 6-1. Read More

Spring concert

News Progress Posted on by

Photo by R.R. Best
Spring concert
The Sullivan Elementary School Children’s Choir, 6th grade choir, Sullivan Singers Jr. and Sullivan Singers held their spring concert Wednesday, April 17 at the SHS gymnasium. The groups were led by Heather Pistorius, middle school and high school vocal music director and Courtney Leach, elementary school music director. The musicians were accompanied by Kelly Sullivan. Pictured is 4th Grader Hazel Crothers.

May programs at Lovington Library

News Progress Posted on by

•April 24, 2024•

May 3rd from 10-11 a.m. is Adult B.Y.O.C. (Bring Your Own Craft) time. Stop by the library and grab the supplies list and we will teach you how to make a cutting board picture holder.

May 6th & 20th is Needle Night from 5-7 p.m. If you would like to learn to crochet, knit, needlepoint, or even how to sew we have people that can help teach you. If you already know how and just want to hang out, come join us.

May 7th from 10-10:30 is story time. We will read a story and have a craft for the kids to make.

May 10th from 3:30-4:30 is Kids Craft time. We will be making Mother’s Day Cards. Read More

Understanding the food recall process

News Progress Posted on by

•April 24, 2024•

How the food recall process protects U.S. consumers’ safety and well-being.

By Angela Hogan

Maintaining high quality and safety standards for food products distributed throughout the United States is crucial to safeguarding public health. 

However, despite rigorous quality control measures, occasionally, a product may pose a risk to consumers. Risks associated with food products may be due to product contamination, mislabeling, or other issues. In such cases, a product recall is necessary to protect consumers. Read More

Master Gardeners announce Annual Plant Sale 

News Progress Posted on by

•April 24, 2024•

Master Gardeners recently announced the return of their annual spring plant sale at Garden Fest. Visit us at Lytle Park in Mattoon on Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 9 am-12 pm. Our knowledgeable Master Gardeners will be available throughout the morning to answer your yard and garden questions and give you suggestions for planting, pruning, and landscaping.   This year, we’re showcasing a wide variety of vegetable garden plants, including tomatoes, peppers, and herbs. Additionally, we will have a limited supply of pollinator-friendly plants and houseplants, gardening gloves, garden décor, books, and gently used gardening items available for purchase. Read More