•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
•September 17, 2025•
On Sunday, October 5th, from 2-3 p.m., Sullivan participants will join in the event,” National Life Chain”. Signs for you to choose from to hold while you stand and pray will be available at the corner of Hamilton & Jackson St., starting at 1:45 pm.
Locals are invited to join in this “Life Chain” that is being formed across the United States and Canada in a peaceful and prayerful public stand to put an end to abortion and save the lives of the unborn, and take a stand for all innocent unborn babies. Testimonies have been given of women seeing these signs and have changed their minds about having an abortion, and babies’ lives have been saved from this fate. There are over 3,000 babies aborted every day in the United States. Will you please help in this effort to stop this tragedy?
This event will happen regardless of light rain or shine. You may bring a lawn chair if you are unable to stand. Please return the signs to the table when done.
•September 17, 2025•
Beginning October 1st and ending October 31st, Marrowbone Public Library in Bethany will begin a “Library Crawl.” Pick up your passport and return it after visiting five or more participating libraries. Official ‘passports’ can be picked up at your home library. Travel around central and southern Illinois, visiting participating public libraries. Go to each library’s circulation desk to get your passport stamped. Visit five (5) or more libraries in October to complete the Library Crawl. Discover all the many library collections your library card gives you access to. Did you know you can check out items at other libraries and return them to your home library? The statewide courier service makes this possible. Return your stamped passport to your home library and share your adventures. For more information, call (217) 665-3014.
•September 17, 2025•
On Sunday, September 28th, the Lovington Post # 429 Ladies Auxiliary will be hosting a luncheon at 1981 State Highway 32 in Lovington from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The menu is chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, corn, and a dinner roll. Cost is a donation. For more information, visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571521684655 or call (217) 521-7422. All proceeds help support the needs of the American Legion Family.
•September 10, 2025•
Bethany Celebration and the Bethany American Legion Post #507 will be having a Luau Hog Roast to raise money for the Bethany Celebration on October 25th. Doors open at 3:00 p.m. and meal service begins at 6:00 p.m. There will be free inflatables (with meal ticket purchase), games (for kids & adults), a specialized drink menu, live music by ‘Hippies of the Heartland’, and more. Meal tickets will go on sale September 15th and are limited. Adults cost $20.00 and children $12.00. The full meal menu will be posted on Facebook soon on the Bethany Celebration page.
•September 10, 2025•
On October 11th, Windsor will hold its city clean-up from 8:00 a.m. until noon. Dumpsters will be located at Old City Shed on Maine Street. Disposal fees are as follows: tires w/o rims $5.00 each, tires w/rims $15.00 each, and semi tires $15.00 each. All appliances will be $10.00 each.
If you are not able to drop the items off, but would like to participate, contact City Hall at (217) 459-2291 and have items out by the road by 8:00 a.m. for pickup. Volunteers are welcome to help pick up items for disposal. Free will donations are also being accepted to help with the cost of clean-up.
•September 10, 2025•
The Bethany Senior Citizen Potluck will be held on Wednesday, September 17th at 11:00 a.m. at the Bethany library, located at 216 W Main Street. Tacos will be provided. All are welcome.
•September 3, 2025•
Heritage Woods of Sullivan invites the families of our residents to join them for a heartwarming Grandparents Day Family Ice Cream Bar on Sunday, September 7th at 1:00 p.m. This special event is a chance to celebrate the incredible role grandparents play in everyone’s lives - offering wisdom, love, and a deep sense of family connection. Many cherish the time spent with them, and this gathering is all about honoring those moments together. Smiles and your sweet tooth are requested to enjoy an afternoon of ice cream, laughter, and family togetherness.