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A Look Back…12-23-2025

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2015

Shawnee Communications (Shawnee) and MultiCorp, Inc., announced that Shawnee, a rural provider of telephone and high-speed internet and other telecommunications services in five southern Illinois counties, acquired MultiCorp, Inc., the holding company of Moultrie Independent Telephone Company (MITC) and MITC’s affiliated companies, including One-Eleven Internet Services and Moultrie Telecommunications.

When inclement weather struck, the Sullivan School District delayed school opening by two hours. In an effort to accommodate parents with morning obligations, the district opened the Sullivan Elementary School Gym at 8:00 a.m. The Sullivan High School Gym was opened with supervision for middle and high school students who need to arrive earlier than 10:00 a.m.

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Redskins go 2-1; Big OT win against rivals

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•December 24, 2025•

by E. Scott England

The Sullivan Redskins are still looking to find their groove. And they did so this past week with a big conference win against Blue Ridge and a nail-biter against Shelbyville. The final game of the week did not go as planned against a tough Monticello squad.

First conference game

The Redskins have had a tough non-conference schedule to date. But they got the opportunity to show off their skills in their first conference matchup on the road against Blue Ridge. Shooting was above par from the onset for Sullivan, netting 24 points in the first quarter and another 23 in the second. Likewise, the defense did their job, allowing only 14 points in the first half. 

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IDNR collecting discarded Christmas trees for fish habitat

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•December 24, 2025•

Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) fisheries biologists are collecting live Christmas trees to be used as fish habitat in local lakes after the holidays.

The collected trees will be bundled together, weighted, and submerged at lakes, providing critical habitat for multiple fish species and promoting algae growth for insects that attract fish for anglers. The trees will naturally decompose over time.

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Moultrie-Douglas 4-H clubs unite for ‘Ainsley Acts of Kindness Birthday Bag’ project

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•December 24, 2025•

This holiday season, every Moultrie-Douglas 4-H Club came together for a heartwarming community service initiative: the Ainsley Acts of Kindness Birthday Bag collection. Youth across the two counties assembled special bags filled with everything a child needs to celebrate a birthday—cake mix, icing, a present, and festive decorations.

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C.H.I. Overhead Doors helps bring Christmas joy to Moultrie Co. families

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•December 24, 2025•

Photo by Brian Beachy

Submitted by CEFS

Christmas is meant to be a season of joy, laughter, and togetherness—a time when families gather to celebrate and create cherished memories. But for some families in Moultrie County, the holidays can look a little different when financial hardships make it hard to provide even the basics. That’s where the community steps in to make a difference.

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4-ingredient peanut butter drop cookies

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•December 24, 2025•

Ingredients: Peanut butter and sugar in equal parts, 1 egg to bind, and chocolate kisses. 

Combine all ingredients, roll the dough into balls, put a dent in the middle with your thumb making a well, and bake just until the edges are firm. Add a chocolate kiss, and remove from pan to cool on a rack.

Prep Time: 15 mins. Cook Time: 10 mins. Total Time: 25 mins. Servings: 24. Yield: 2 dozen cookies.

Christmas Eve service in Allenville

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•December 24, 2025•

On December 24th at 7:00 p.m., there will be a Christmas Eve service at the Allenville Christian Church, located at 201 Allen Street in Allenville. They will be portraying the Christmas Story as well as serving communion. All are welcome to attend. For further information, contact Pastor Bob Vail (217) 254-3433.

NP closed for Christmas and New Years

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•December 24, 2025•

The Sullivan News Progress offices will be closed on Wednesday, December 24th, Thursday the 25th, and Wednesday the 31st and January 1st for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Submission due dates for the New Year’s holiday are as follows: advertising and article submissions, Friday, December 26th at noon; Obituaries, Sunday, December 28th by 5:00 p.m.