•June 22, 2022•
Moultrie County, as trustee, has completed their tax deed proceedings on real estate properties that were delinquent for 2018 and prior real estate taxes. The County, as trustee, will now offer for sale the real estate obtained to the public. They will offer approximately 3 items through a sealed bid auction sale. All sealed bids must be in the Moultrie County Treasurer’s Office, located in the Moultrie County Courthouse, 10 S. Main Street--Suite 10, Sullivan, IL 61951 no later than the close of business on July 8, 2022. Read More
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Broadway Bootcamp Held
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Broadway Bootcamp Held
The Little Theatre on the Square held Broadway Bootcamp last week for children entering first through third grades in the fall. They were instructed by professional actors and musicians. On Saturday, June 18 they had a showcase performance.
Sullivan American Legion Holds Flag Retirement
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Sullivan American Legion Holds Flag Retirement
On Tuesday, June 14, Flag Day, Sullivan American Legion Post 68 held a flag retirement ceremony. Boy Scout Troop 39 also participated in this ceremony.
Bailey Trussell Campaign Visits Sullivan
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Bailey Trussell Campaign Visits Sullivan
The Darren Bailey and Stephanie Trussell campaign made a stop at New Life Church in Sullivan on Monday, June 20. Sullivan was stop 48 of 102 in 14 days. The campaign will be visiting all 102 counties over a two week time period. Pictured is Darren Bailey addressing those who gathered at the church to hear him speak.
Obituaries 6-22-2022: Helen Snyder
Helen Snyder
Helen P. Snyder, 89, of Sullivan, passed away at 7:45 a.m., Wednesday June 15, 2022, in her residence.
Private graveside services will be held in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan with Pastor Grant Wade officiating. There will not be any visitation. Memorials are suggested to Sullivan Ambulance Service. Arrangements are by Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net Read More
Obituaries 6-22-2022: Deborah Sanders
Deborah Sanders
Deborah (Debbie) Norton Sanders passed away peacefully on June 7, 2022 in Cape Coral, Fla. at the age of 71. Read More
Obituaries 6-22-2022: Tina Ridenhour
Tina Ridenhour
Tina L. Ridenhour, 53, of Mattoon, passed away 7:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at her home in Mattoon. Read More
Obituaries 6-22-2022: Rose Jackson
Rose Jackson
Rose Lucille Jackson, 92, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away at 11:45 a.m., Monday, June 13, 2022, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon, Illinois, with her loving family by her side. She was born May 18, 1930 in DuBoistown, Pennsylvania, a daughter of John and Margarite Irene (Grimm) Gaffney. She married John D. Jackson August 14, 1999, in Centralia, and he survives her in Centralia. Earlier in life, she married Courtice F. Bowman in 1961, and he preceded her in death May 25, 1991. Read More
Obituaries 6-22-2022: Ella Antle
Ella Antle
Ella Rosetta “Rosie” Antle, 82, of Mattoon, passed away at 5:17 p.m., Friday, June 17, 2022, at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Ill.
Funeral services were held at Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at Penn Station in Arthur, IL. Pastor Bill Livesay and Pastor Darrell Helmuth officiated. Burial was in Resthaven in Mattoon. Edwards Funeral Home assisted with arrangements. Read More
Moultrie Moment of the Week
This home is located east of Sullivan on route 121 between Sullivan & Mason Point (a.k.a. the house with the lions). The first man on the bike to the left is Bud Devore. The year that this photo was taken is unknown. 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.