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Letter to the Editor 9-29-2021

News Progress Posted on September 29, 2021 by webmasterSeptember 29, 2021

The Story Of The Misplaced Cat

Dear Editor,

If this is your cat please keep it at your house. If you get an animal, you should keep it at home. It could get hit by a car, kicked by mean people, attacked by other cats or dogs. Cats are bad about trying to catch our birds, they also dig in and poop in my flowers. I don’t have a cat and don’t want them crying at night in my yard because a male cat has attacked them. I can call animal control to pick it up if you don’t want it. No harm done so far (except for the crying at night).

B. Allen

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Obituaries 9-29-2021: Marcia Reeter

News Progress Posted on September 29, 2021 by webmasterSeptember 29, 2021

Marcia Reeter
Marcia Jean Reeter, 92, of Waltonville, Illinois, formerly of Bethany and Dalton City, passed away at 6:20 p.m., Monday, December 30, 2019, in SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Read More

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One Book One Sullivan Narrows Book Choice to Top 4 Titles

News Progress Posted on September 29, 2021 by webmasterSeptember 29, 2021

•September 29, 2021•
Members of One Book One Sullivan read diligently all summer long, reading a book from the Rebecca Caudill book list each week. The group’s goal is to choose a book that would be enjoyable to readers of all ages in Sullivan and the surrounding communities. The students will announce their 2021-2022 community-wide book title on Monday, November 22nd around 8:10 a.m. in the middle school gymnasium. The students hope that the community will share the joy of books as much as they do. The following is a list of the top 4 selections: Read More

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Obituaries 9-29-2021: Nicholas Carroll

News Progress Posted on September 29, 2021 by webmasterSeptember 29, 2021

Nicholas Carroll

Nicholas Everett Carroll, 23, of Sullivan, passed away at 11:55 p.m., Friday, September 24, 2021, in Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. Read More

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Millikin University to Celebrate Homecoming

News Progress Posted on September 29, 2021 by webmasterSeptember 29, 2021

•September 29, 2021•
Millikin University will be hosting a hybrid 2021 Homecoming Celebration during the weekend of Oct. 1-3, that will include both in-person and virtual events.
This year’s Homecoming theme, Big Blue Rewind, invites guests to turn back time, reconnect with friends and celebrate their shared history of Millikin. Whether you’re from the vinyl, 8-track, cassette, CD, iPod or streaming generation ... Homecoming promises to provide a mixtape of sweet memories, both old and new.
Homecoming activities will start on Monday, Sept. 27, with the Homecoming Kickoff on the Miller Quad from 6 – 8 p.m. Millikin’s annual Chalk the Walk will be held on Friday, Oct. 1, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on the walkways around Shilling Hall on Millikin’s campus. Read More

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Sullivan Sports Briefs

News Progress Posted on September 29, 2021 by webmasterSeptember 29, 2021

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SHS Cross Country Medal Winners
SHS Varsity Cross Country had several medal winners from their competition at the St. Joseph Spartan Classic. They are: Allison Cullen, Addison Brush, Brooklyn Booker, Bella Harden and Cody Browne.

•September 29, 2021•
Cross Country
Boys
The Sullivan boys’ cross county team competed in the St. Joseph-Ogden Spartan Classic Saturday, Sept. 25.
The Redskins placed 21st out of 23 teams.
For Sullivan, Cody Browne placed 98th with a time of 18:42.62, and Clayton Schmohe finished in 106th place at 19:04.09.
Davis Diepholz ran a 19:24.60 for 118th place, and Rhett Lehman ran a 20:24.84 for 140th place.
Carter Addison rounded out the Redskins times at 21:19.08 for 151st place.
The Sullivan Cross County team competed at Shelbyville Tuesday, Sept. 21.
Team scores were not available.
Individual times included Dakota Freese at 19:25.5,Cody Browne at 19:35.2, Clayton Schmohe at 19:36.8,Davis Diepholz at 20:12.0, Lane Richardson at 20:15.4, Rhett Lehman at 21:09.4, Ryan Villalobos at 21:23.8 Luke Waelde at 25:52.5 and Aston Johnson at 28:58.4. Read More

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Pritzker Signs New Legislative Maps

News Progress Posted on September 29, 2021 by webmasterSeptember 29, 2021

•September 29, 2021•
By Capitol News Illinois

Despite opposition from Republicans as well as reform groups, Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday signed into law the revised state legislative district maps that lawmakers passed in August, opening the door to almost certain court challenges.
“These legislative maps align with the landmark Voting Rights Act and will help ensure Illinois’ diversity is reflected in the halls of government,” Pritzker said in a statement.
But not everyone agrees that the maps do reflect the state’s diversity. The political action arm of the reform group CHANGE Illinois issued a statement arguing that they actually dilute minority voting power. Read More

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LLC to Host Virtual Nursing Information Sessions

News Progress Posted on September 29, 2021 by webmasterSeptember 29, 2021

•September 29, 2021•
Lake Land College will be hosting virtual nursing information sessions on Oct. 7 at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. as well as Oct. 14 at 6 p.m. Attendees will learn why Lake Land’s Nursing programs are ranked third in the state, as well as the various options for a nursing career.
The informational sessions are customized to meet the interests of those considering a career in healthcare to those who have been working in the nursing field for years and would like to advance in their careers. Read More

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Sullivan Resident Writes Book on Genesis

News Progress Posted on September 29, 2021 by webmasterSeptember 29, 2021

•September 29, 2021•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer

Ed Dixon, 80, of Sullivan, recently finished his fifth book which is about the first book of the Bible, Genesis. The book is entitled Genesis as Understood.
Dixon believes that Genesis is the most important book of the Bible. “Genesis is the foundation of the Bible,” he said. “It starts with the creation of the world.” He noted that according to Genesis, God created the world in six days, and on the seventh day he rested. Dixon went on to say that some people believe that the seventh day was Sunday while others believe otherwise. Read More

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Jesse White Awards Adult Literacy Grants

News Progress Posted on September 29, 2021 by webmasterSeptember 29, 2021

•September 29, 2021•
Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White awarded over $5.6 million in Adult Literacy Grants to help students develop and enhance their reading, math, writing and English-language skills.
Libraries in our area who were awarded grants are: Arthur Public Library District, $8,283.60; Marrowbone Public Library District, $3,877.78; Lovington Public Library District, $2,718.43; Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library, $6,549.00; Windsor Storm Memorial Public Library District, $2,174.15. Read More

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Easter Donation



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The Kirby Foods meat department delivered hams to the Moultrie County Food Pantry on Wednesday the 16th, thanks to a generous anonymous donation. The hams will provide a nice Easter dinner.


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