•September 24, 2025•
by DM Williamee
Residents of Sullivan have recently received a link to an online survey requesting input for the Illinois ‘Safe Routes to School’ project. The online survey is a brief, 2-minute survey with selection-style answers; it does not gather personal information, and it provides critical input from residents for the ‘Safe Routes to School’ project. A new round of emails will be sent out soon, and each response matters.
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•September 24, 2025•
‘Letters to the Editor,’ written by Cami Badman‘s Honors English III students at Sullivan High School, explored controversial subjects with inquisitive minds and logic as well as emotion-based arguments. Badman opened the school year by challenging these 15 students to present well-rounded arguments for student-selected controversial subjects in the format of a ‘Letter to the Editor’.
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•September 24, 2025•
On Friday, September 26th at 4:00 p.m., come out to watch the Sullivan Homecoming parade and show your local support. Line-up begins at 3:00 p.m. and will be done on a first-come, first-served basis. This year’s theme is Rio. Questions or comments should be directed to SHS Principal Daniel Allen at allend@sullivan.k12.il.us, or call (217) 728-8311.
•September 24, 2025•
On Saturday, September 27th, from 6:00 until 10:00 a.m., the Sullivan Fire Protection District will be holding its 13th Annual ‘Pancake and Sausage’ breakfast at the Sullivan Firehouse, 115 West Harrison Street in Sullivan. This is an all-you-care-to-eat breakfast, with meal donations as follows: adults, $7.00, children 6-12, $4.00, and those 5 and under eat free. There will also be five-pound boxes of sausage on sale for $30.00 each. Call (217) 728-8714 with any questions.
•September 24, 2025•
Dove Domestic Violence Program invites you to join them for their annual Candlelight Services. It is a time of reflection, hope, and community. These meaningful gatherings give an opportunity to come together in remembrance, honor, and support of those impacted by domestic violence. All are welcome to join this special service. Your presence helps shine a light of compassion and strength for all who attend. This event is to light the night and honor those who have suffered and died due to domestic violence, and celebrate with the survivors and those who advocate for safe homes for all.
•September 24, 2025•
It’s that time of year again - we are asking for readers to submit their favorite recipe for our annual “Family Favorites” cookbook publication. Whether it’s an old family favorite passed down through generations, a recipe you created yourself when being creative, or something new that you love, we are interested in what tickles your palate and brings you joy to put on the table.
The “Family Favorites” cookbook will be published in November.
Please submit your recipes to rtipsword@newsprogress.com
Audrey Lee England, 94, of Allenville, passed away 8:33 p.m. Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Mattoon.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, September 21, 2025, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, with Pastor Bob Vail and Pastor Al Rennert officiating. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service, Sunday at the funeral home in Sullivan. Burial will be in French Cemetery, Allenville. Memorials may be made to the Allenville Christian Church.
Audrey was born in Sullivan on December 4, 1930, the daughter of Berthol D. and Myrtie L. (Burtcheard) Bathe. Audrey married Billy Ted England on January 12, 1951, in Mattoon; he preceded her in death on February 11, 2023. She was a member of the Allenville Christian Church. Audrey loved watching golf and was a huge fan of Tiger Woods and Scottie Scheffler. She was an expert scrabble player and enjoyed watching birds. Audrey loved making Christmas wreaths and she loved butterflies.
She is survived by her sons, Stanley (Gwen) of Portland, MI, Dan of Decatur, and Scot (Jayne) of Hendersonville, TN; grandchildren, Sara Alfimow and Rachel Spurlin, Andy Butt, Matt England, Alison England and great-granddaughter Teddie England and Elaina Jayne England; sister, Mayme Belle Knox of Allenville.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, grandson Jacob England, 3 brothers and 2 sisters.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com
•September 17, 2025•
Sullivan traveled to Sangamon Valley Friday night and stormed home with the win. Sangamon Valley got on the board first with a 59-yard touchdown pass, but Logan Fleener returned the ensuing kickoff 74 yards for the Redskin score. Owen Smith then punched one in from 15 yards out and converted on the two-point conversion to give Sullivan the 14-7 lead at the end of the quarter. In the second quarter, Aiden Dinger scored on a pair of rushing TDs and Addison Hullum ran one in from 5 yards out to stretch the lead to 34-14 at the half, and the Redskins held on for the 42-29 win.
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Allied Capital Title branch manager April Daily recently presented Sparrows Unlimited president Pam Anklam the Sullivan branches’ quarterly donation.
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Participants of the 2025 “Warrior Wheels Jeep Run”, hosted by the Sullivan VFW Post 6410 on September 6, enjoyed a refreshingly temperate day for the event. The large gathering visited the Shelbyville VFW, Bethany American Legion, and Lovington American Legion before returning to Sullivan. All participants had a wonderful time driving and riding in the Jeep Run, and all proceeds benefit the Veterans’ Fund.