•October 5, 2022•
Vote by Mail: If you would rather hand-deliver the ballot, follow all instructions as if placing in the mail; however, you may place the ballot in the Ballot Drop Box located outside on the corner of South Main St. and East Harrison St. next to the Post Office Drop Box and the City Utility Drop Box on the square. If you prefer, you can also hand deliver your ballot to the County Clerk’s office on the second floor of the Courthouse.
This photo was taken at Lowe School around 1912. The ladies L-R are: Lora Root, Viola Moore, unknown, Zora Kenny and Blanche Soper. All teachers. Please submit photos to the News Progress for future consideration. Originals will be saved for return or forwarded to Moultrie County Historical Society. If you have any other information, please contact the Moultrie County Historical Society at 217-728- 4085.
Barry Morgan with his dad Don
•October 5, 2022•
Barry Morgan
Sullivan News Group
Tuesday, September 27th, I had the privilege of accompanying my father, Don from Lovington, on the Land of Lincoln Honor Flight out to see the Memorials in Washington, D.C.
When we arrived at the airport in Springfield, I started running into people that I know. On the flight with us were Terry Muzzy of Bethany along with Mark Conlin, Mac Bond and Roger Davis of Sullivan. The crew got us all checked in with our t-shirts, hats and name tags, served breakfast and then we boarded the plane to start our journey.
After landing, we were transported by bus to the WWII, Vietnam, Korean and Lincoln Memorials. Seeing the war memorials were very emotional moments for many of the veterans on the flight and it was an honor to be there with these heroes. Read More
25 Years Ago This Week
An open house celebration of the Sullivan Fire Protection District’s 40th anniversary was held. 600 people attended the weekend event.
Robert Hess was named to the Sullivan High School Who’s Who during the Sullivan Alumni Banquet. Seth Dunscomb was named to the Sullivan High School Hall of Fame. The award was presented to Dunscomb’s family. Read More
•October 5, 2022•
by Caitlin Mellendorf
Nutrition and Wellness Educator - U of I Extension
The Illinois Deer Donation Program launched with the start of deer archery hunting season on October 1. At this time and through deer hunting season, hunters can bring harvested deer to one of five partnering meat processors for donation.
Hunters do not have to pay the processing fee for donated deer, though processors ask that you call before going hunting to make sure they have space available. Read More
•October 5, 2022•
The Sullivan Chamber and Economic Development applied for and was awarded the RISE Grant by the State of Illinois. The grant of $40,000 is to be used to create a Comprehensive Plan for future growth and development of the City of Sullivan. A Comprehensive Plan is an important step in building a strong future for our neighborhood and it has been a much needed tool that will help organize and focus positive growth. Read More
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Sullivan Homecoming Royalty
The Sullivan High School Homecoming King, Paul Bates and Queen, Madalyn Booker, were crowned at halftime of the football game on Friday, September 30.
•October 5, 2022•
On September 30, 2022, State’s Attorney Tracy Weaver filed a lawsuit in the Moultrie County Circuit Court asking that HB3653, the “Safe-T Act”, be held unconstitutional.
The lawsuit is filed on behalf of the People of the State of Illinois by Tracy Weaver in her capacity as Moultrie County State’s Attorney, it names Governor JB Pritzker and Attorney General Kwame Raoul as Defendants. The lawsuit seeks injunctive relief based upon the Act violating the Illinois Constitution; violating the single-subject law; violating separation of powers; being unconstitutionally vague; and violating the three-readings requirement. Read More
Photo by Crystal Reed
Konnor Randol and Landry Still graduated from the Sullivan Fire Department Cadet Program on Wednesday, September 28. The next session of the cadet program will start in January with the application process opening in November or December.
•October 5, 2022•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer
The Sullivan Fire Department Cadet Program celebrated its first graduates on Wednesday, September 28. Konnor Randol and Landry Still were given helmets with new shields bearing their last names and certificates of graduation. They also signed the back of their cadet shields that will be used on the helmets of future cadets. Read More
•October 5, 2022•
Sullivan IGA will be having a First Responders Appreciation Cookout on Thursday, October 6 from 11 am to 1 pm. Menu is thin sliced rib eye sandwich $6.00, tenderized pork chop sandwich $4.00, coke or bottled water $1.00, 2 bags of chips $1.00. All local police, fire, paramedics and Moultrie County Dive Team get a free sandwich, chips and drink.