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Mid State Tank to host blood drive  

News Progress Posted on November 19, 2025 by webmasterNovember 19, 2025


•November 19, 2025•

Mid State Tank to host blood drive   Mid State Tank will host a Community Blood Drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals. The blood drive will be from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 2nd, at 1357 Jonathan Creek Road, inside ImpactLife Donor Bus To donate, contact ImpactLife Urbana at (800) 747 5401 or visit www.bloodcenter.org and use code 71293 to locate the drive. Appointments are requested.

Potential donors must be at least 17 years of age (16 with parental permission form available through www.bloodcenter.org) and weigh more than 110 pounds. A photo ID is required to donate. For questions about eligibility, please call ImpactLife at (800) 747 5401. Donors who last gave blood on or before October 7th are eligible to give at this drive. 

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Santa’s Little Workshop December 5

News Progress Posted on November 19, 2025 by webmasterNovember 19, 2025


•November 19, 2025•

DOVE, Inc., in collaboration with East Central Illinois ROSC, will be holding a “Santa’s Little Workshop’ on December 5th from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Mid-Illinois Senior Services, 113 E Jefferson Street in Sullivan. There will be food, crafts, hot chocolate, and cookie decorating. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted, payable to DOVE, Inc.’s Domestic Violence Program.

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Closed for Thanksgiving

News Progress Posted on November 19, 2025 by webmasterNovember 19, 2025


•November 19, 2025•

The Sullivan News Progress offices will be closed on Thursday, November 27th, for the Thanksgiving holiday. Due dates for submission for the weekly November 26th edition are as follows: advertising, November 21st at noon; article submissions, November 23rd by noon; Obituaries, November 23rd at 5:00 p.m. The weekly edition of the News Progress will be delivered on Tuesday, November 25th. 

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Toy Drive

News Progress Posted on November 12, 2025 by webmasterNovember 11, 2025


•November 12, 2025•

Heritage Woods of Sullivan is partnering with Sullivan CEFS to help bring joy to families in the Sullivan community this Christmas season. From November 12th to December 12th, they will be collecting new toys for children ages birth to 17. 

The drop-off location is at Heritage Woods of Sullivan, 20 Courtyard Blvd. 

Every donation, big or small, helps brighten a child’s holiday. Help spread kindness and cheer this holiday season.

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Bethany Senior Potluck

News Progress Posted on November 12, 2025 by webmasterNovember 11, 2025


•November 12, 2025•

The Bethany Senior Citizen Potluck will be held on Wednesday, November 19th, at 11:00 a.m. at the Bethany library, located at 216 W Main Street. A turkey meal will be furnished. All are welcome.

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Women’s Aux. luncheon

News Progress Posted on November 12, 2025 by webmasterNovember 11, 2025


•November 12, 2025•

On November 23rd from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the Lovington American Legion Post 429 Women’s Auxiliary will be holding a luncheon at 1985 State Highway 32, Lovington. The menu is goulash, bread, and butter. The cost for the meal is a donation. For more information, call (217) 873-4465. 

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Mobile Food Pantry – Windsor

News Progress Posted on November 12, 2025 by webmasterNovember 11, 2025


•November 12, 2025•

The Mobile Food Pantry will be in Windsor on Thursday, December 4th, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Windsor Grade School. To register, call the Windsor Storm Library at (217) 459-2498, Monday through Thursday between 9:00 a.m. and noon, and 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., and on Fridays between 9:00 a.m. and noon.

Once your form has been completed by phone, you will be given a number to bring on distribution day. If you lose your number, you will need to bring identification.

Registration must be received by noon on November 24th. The first 120 families to call will be served, and delivery truck space is limited. The Mobile Food Pantry held in Windsor can only serve residents from Shelby and Moultrie counties.

The Mobile Food Pantry is via the University of Illinois Extension, in cooperation with partners and sponsors: Decatur Catholic Charities and the Windsor School District.

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Monthly ‘Quarter Madness’

News Progress Posted on November 5, 2025 by webmasterNovember 5, 2025


•November 5, 2025•

Moultrie County Monthly Quarter Madness will hold its November Quarter Auction on Wednesday, November 12th. The event will be held at the Sullivan American Legion. Moultrie County Animal Control is the organization of the month. They provide animal-related services throughout the entire county, including responding to stray, injured, and dangerous animal calls, enforcing animal laws, and reuniting lost pets with their owners. As a municipal pound, its primary focus is on public safety and law enforcement rather than rescue; however, when resources allow, the team also assists with rehoming animals and accepting owner relinquishments to help pets find safe new homes. In addition, Moultrie County Animal Control supports the community by promoting TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) services to help humanely manage and reduce the community cat population.

At the November Quarter Madness, vendors could include: jBloom Jewelry, Scentsy, Tastefully Simple, Holley’s Hobbies, Allie’s Gift & Garden, Color Street, Pampered Chef, Plunder Jewelry, and Avon plus different craft and food vendors with tumblers, t-shirts, wreaths, earrings, wind spinners, potholders, signs, garden stakes, décor, soy based candles and melties, freeze dried candies, meat bundles and more. Come shop with the vendors and stay for the Quarter Auction. Bring your quarters for charity items and extra bidding. All-In-Paddle will be $20. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., and the Quarter Auction begins at 6:30 p.m. All ages are welcome to attend. Highway Heartburn will have food for sale in the parking lot. There will also be a Bake Sale to benefit Moultrie County Animal Control. Drink purchases can be made through the Legion as well. For more information, visit the “Mo Co Monthly Quarter Madness” Facebook page.

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Church Bazaar in Windsor 

News Progress Posted on November 5, 2025 by webmasterNovember 5, 2025


•November 5, 2025•

The Windsor United Methodist Church will be hosting their Annual Church Bazaar on November 8th from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. They will have a Country Kitchen, Crafts, and more as well as serve lunch starting at 11:00 a.m featuring chili, vegetable, and oyster soup along with ham sandwiches and desserts. Everyone is welcomed to come, handicapped accessible.

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Dalton City Chili Supper

News Progress Posted on November 5, 2025 by webmasterNovember 5, 2025


•November 5, 2025•

On Saturday, November 8th, from 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. at Dalton City United Methodist Church, 200 East Freeland, Dalton City, a Chili Supper will be served. The supper includes chili, dessert, and a drink for $8.00, or a hot dog, chips, dessert, and a drink for $6.00.

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New Arthur-Atwood Lions officers inducted



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At their June 18 meeting, the Arthur-Atwood Lions Club inducted officers for 2026-2027. Past District Governor Lion Butch Guennewig performed the induction and was assisted by his wife and District Cookie Lady, Connie Guennewig. Pictured are Lion Stan Harris, President and Membership Chair; Lion Jim Fleming, Tail Twister; Lion Linda Kay Cain, Secretary & Food Chair; Lion Sharon Mellor, Director & Easter Egg Hunt Chair; Lion Doug Beachy, Director; Lion Arlone Doan, Director; PDG Butch Guennewig; Lion Jennifer Perrine, Treasurer & Publicity Chair; Lion Ammon Miller, Second Vice President; Lion Kevin Conlin, First Vice President; and Connie Guennewig. Not pictured are Lion Moe Chupp, Director, and Lion Marty Jones, Lion Tamer.


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