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Road across Lake Shelbyville Dam Closed

News Progress Posted on June 15, 2022 by webmasterJune 15, 2022

•June 15, 2022•

The road across the main dam at Lake Shelbyville will be closed starting the week of June 13th throughout the summer. The closures apply to both vehicle and pedestrian traffic. However, access to the Dam West Overlook area will continue to be open during this time.
These closures are necessary to provide safety for workers and members of the general public while work is being conducted. The closure is a result of performing periodic maintenance, painting the Tainter gates, and bridge of the dam. Large equipment will be placed on top of the dam to aid in this process.
The Corps of Engineers recognizes the impact of road closures on the general public and apologizes for any inconveniences it may cause. For additional information, contact the Lake Shelbyville Project Office at (217) 774-3951.

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Three Suspects Taken into Custody after Shooting

News Progress Posted on June 15, 2022 by webmasterJune 15, 2022

•June 15, 2022•

A shooting at a residence occurred in the 200 block of South Madison Street in Sullivan at 3 a.m. on Friday, June 10. One victim was transported to the hospital for treatment of injuries. Three arrests have been made in the investigation by ISP, two juveniles and one 18 year old male are in custody.

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June Fest

News Progress Posted on June 8, 2022 by webmasterJune 8, 2022

•June 8, 2022•

Lovington’s June Fest will be Saturday, June 11 at the park from 4 to 7 pm. There will be a fish fry, food vendors and craft vendors, a rock wall, extreme air and obstacle course. Collage of Faith will perform. There will be fireworks that evening at the old football field at 8 pm.

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Community Blood Drive

News Progress Posted on June 8, 2022 by webmasterJune 8, 2022

•June 8, 2022•

Mid-State Tank will host a community blood drive on Tuesday, June 21 from 7 am to 12 pm at 1357 Jonathan Creek Road, inside a donor bus. To donate, contact ImpactLife Urbana at (800) 747-5401 or visit www.bloodcenter.org and use code 71293 to locate the drive. Masks and appointments are required.

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Upcoming Blood Drives

News Progress Posted on June 1, 2022 by webmasterJune 1, 2022

•June 1, 2022•

The Cadwell community will host a blood drive on Tuesday, June 14 from 3 to 7 pm. The donor bus will be parked by M&E Woodcrafts, 1533 CR 1900N in Cadwell. To donate contact ImpactLife Urbana at (800) 747-5401 or visit www.bloodcenter.org and use code 70636 to locate the drive. Masks and appointments are required. Another blood drive will be held at AgriFab Inc. on Wednesday, June 15 from 9 am to 2 pm at 809 S. Hamilton, inside the meeting room. To donate contact Barb Werling at 217-728-8388 ext. 281 or visit www.bloodcenter.org and use code 71025 to locate the drive.

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Dash and Bash Car Show

News Progress Posted on June 1, 2022 by webmasterJune 1, 2022

•June 1, 2022•

The St. Jude Dash and Bash car show will be Saturday, June 11 in Wyman Park. Registration is 11 am to 1 pm with awards given at 2:30 pm. Tickets $10 only. All vehicles are welcome.

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St. Jude Dash and Bash

News Progress Posted on June 1, 2022 by webmasterJune 1, 2022

•June 1, 2022•

St. Jude Dash and Bash will be held on Friday, June 10 and Saturday, June 11 at the Sullivan American Legion. There will be a raffle and softball on Friday. Saturday’s activities include 5k, softball, bags tournament, duck derby, kids entertainment all day with bags tournament, kids tractor pull, magician and inflatables. Pretzel sales, lemon shakeups and raffle all day with drawing at 7 pm. Beer tent will have music with ten-seventy entertainment dj, live music from Jason Gotts and Silver Lake until 11 pm. Food will be provided all day by Sons of the American Legion starting at 10 am.

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Public Test of Equipment

News Progress Posted on June 1, 2022 by webmasterJune 1, 2022

•June 1, 2022•

Public Test of the Unisyn Optical Scan (OVO) and Touch Screen (FVT) tabulating equipment to be used for the June 28, 2022 General Primary Election will be held June 13, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. in the Elections Counting Center Room, first floor of the Moultrie County Courthouse in Sullivan. This test is open to candidates, representatives of the political parties, the press and the public.

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City of Sullivan Clean Up Day Schedule

News Progress Posted on June 1, 2022 by webmasterJune 1, 2022

•June 1, 2022•

The City of Sullivan will be having cleanup days in June. All resident who live north of Harrison Street will be picked up on Tuesday, June 21. All residents on Pifers Lane are picked up that day too. All residents who live south of Harrison Street will be picked up on Tuesday, June 14. If you do not live in the corporate city limits, you are not eligible to participate in the City Wide Clean Up Day and your items will not be picked up. Items must be on the curb by 5 am.

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Real Estate Tax Bills mailed

News Progress Posted on June 1, 2022 by webmasterJune 1, 2022

•June 1, 2022•

Moultrie County real estate taxes were mailed Wednesday, May 25, 2022. The first installment is due July 6, 2022 and the second installment is due September 7, 2022.
Please look over your tax bill and make sure all the information is correct. Please read the back of your tax bill. It is the responsibility of the property owner to report all address changes to the assessor’s office, 728-4951. Assessment and exemption questions should be directed to the Supervisor of Assessments office.
You may pay your taxes at any bank in Moultrie County, Scott State Bank in Mt. Zion, online at https://paytaxes.us/il_moultrie, or by utilizing the outside drop box on the west side of the courthouse. We accept postmark date of payment, so you may mail your payments to Moultrie County Collector, 10 S. Main Suite 10, Sullivan, IL. 61951. If you wait and mail your payment on the due date, you may want to have the post office hand cancel your stamp. We do not accept post-dated checks. If you would like a receipt when mailing payments, please include a self-addressed stamped envelope and the entire tax bill. You may also bring your payments to the County Collector’s Office on the 2nd floor of the Courthouse.
After the due dates, a penalty charge of 1 1/2 percent per month or any part of a month in which the installment remains delinquent.
If you receive your tax bill and the taxes are to be paid by a mortgage/escrow company, you must forward a copy of your bill to the company for a timely payment.
Failure to receive a tax bill does not relieve a taxpayer from their tax liability. If you do not receive a tax bill or have any questions, please call the treasurer’s office at 728-4032.

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“Together, We Give Back to School”



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“Together, We Give Back to School”

Sullivan Elementary School recently received 60 backpacks filled with school supplies through Amazon’s “Together, We Give Back to School” campaign. End of the Line Tackle & Bait, an Amazon delivery partner, nominated Sullivan Elementary for the program, and the school’s submission was selected to receive the donation. Pictured (left to right) are Cameron Martin, Taylor Lilly, James Martin, Marla Martin and Angela McRill following the July 27 delivery.


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