•July 8, 2020•
Today, the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) reminds taxpayers the state individual income tax filing and payment deadline is July 15, just days away. This year’s deadline was extended three months by Governor JB Pritzker in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Both state and federal returns are due on July 15. Read More
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4th of July 2020 Celebration
Photos by Mike Brothers
4th Celebration
Photos from Sullivan’s Fourth of July Celebration.
Remember When? 7-8-2020
25 Years Ago This Week
In Marion Best’s column she relays visits from those who used to live in Sullivan Dick LeVene and his sister Rochelle Pursifull, members of the SHS class of 1962.
Excited about the Fourth Celebration Marion wrote: “I may even wear my new T-shirt. It was a gift from Hollis Dick of Bethany. In keeping with the fish wrap shenanigans he found one and gave it to me. It reads: “Something fishy!” I love it.”
Jenny Uphoff was crowned Miss Lovington by Melanie Harlin. Elise Wildman was Little Miss Lovington; Tyler Dixon, Little Mr. Lovington; Jessica Qualls, Miss Congeniality and Jennifer Elliott first runner up.
Sullivan High School and Eastern Illinois University graduate Daniel Fultz is serving as Illinois Legislative staff intern for the General Assembly.
The son of Dan S. Fultz of Sullivan and Linda Hoskins of Gays he was one of three chosen from 10 applicants.
He graduated from SHS in 1986 and received a masters in political science from EIU.
Four Sullivan students graduated from the University of Illinois in Champaign. Read More
Illinois Summer Starts Off Warm and Dry
•July 8, 2020•
June temperatures were above average in Illinois and precipitation was below average, according to Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford at the University of Illinois’ Illinois State Water Survey.
The preliminary statewide average June temperature was 73.7 degrees, 1.8 degrees above normal. The preliminary statewide average total June precipitation was 3.70 inches, 0.51 inches below the 30-year normal.
Temperatures
June was warmer than normal for most of the northern two-thirds of the state following a warm end to May. June average temperatures ranged from the high 60s in northern Illinois to the high 70s in southern Illinois.
In the northern part of the state, June was 1 to 6 degrees warmer than normal, with the highest departures in northern and northeast Illinois. Read More
Illinois Asphalt Pavement Association Receives Award
•July 8, 2020•
Lake Land College presented the The Illinois Asphalt Pavement Association with the 2020 ICCTA Business Partnership Award at the March Board of Trustees meeting. Lake Land College and IAPA have partnered on several projects throughout several years. Read More
Lincoln’s Homestead Goes Tech
•July 8, 2020•
Do you know the site of Abraham Lincoln’s first home in Illinois has gone tech?
There is so much to enjoy when you visit Lincoln Trail Homestead State Park and Memorial. It is a beautiful park that has great trails for hiking, 2 pavilions, playground areas, a canoe launch on the Sangamon River, beautiful trees including a 300-year-old American Basswood that was growing when Abraham Lincoln lived here, and historical markers. Besides enjoying all these interesting sites, you can now learn about each of them by reading QR Codes located throughout the park. Read More
Do We Care What God Thinks About Much of Anything?
•July 8, 2020•
By Sarah Hudson Pierce
NP Guest Columnist
As a wake-up call I would like to point out how President Ronald Reagan quoted II Chronicles 7:14 in his 1981 Inaugural address when he said: “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.”
It seems to me that affluence can deaden our hearts, lessening our dependence upon God?
How long has it been since our nation really cared what God thinks about much of anything? If we don’t take a stand, what can we expect to happen to our country?
We want God to heal our land but let us continue down the same path, to allow us to maintain our lifestyles that we have grown accustomed to, but do we really want to humble ourselves, pray and seek His face and turn from our wicked ways?
We want to be blessed without really caring what God thinks about much of anything. Read More
Get Ready for Pavement Blowouts during Heat Wave
Motorists should remain alert, anticipate slowdowns and temporary work zones
•July 8, 2020•
With extreme heat dominating the forecast, the Illinois Department of Transportation cautioned motorists to be on the lookout for pavement buckling on roads throughout the state.
“One of the hottest weeks of the year means the potential for pavement failures will increase,” said Acting Illinois Transportation Secretary Omer Osman. “At IDOT, we have the necessary staffing and materials in place to make repairs as quickly as possible. We ask the public to stay alert and avoid driving over buckled roads, if possible, while giving our crews plenty of room to work.” Read More
SES Kindergarten Registration in July
•July 1, 2020•
Kindergarten registration begins July 21 from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the Sullivan Elementary School Cafeteria.
If you have a child who will start Kindergarten this fall, it is time to register. Enroll your student, find out about Sullivan Elementary, meet some SES staff, and get answers to questions you may have. Read More
Pools, Water Parks and Beaches Open
•July 1, 2020•
Under Phase 4 of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Restore Illinois plan, swimming facilities licensed by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) can open at a maximum of 50% of capacity. This includes swimming pools, water parks, splash pads, and beaches.
“There is currently no evidence that COVID-19 can spread to people through the water in pools and water playgrounds,” said IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike. “However, the virus can still spread between people while in the pool, playing at a water park, or in a spa. Make sure to keep your distance from other people, especially if waiting in line or sitting around the pool.” Read More