All Factories Should Close to Stop Virus Spread
Dear Editor,
I was born and raised in Sullivan and have been observing shelter in place requirements.
I have had a heart attack and understand the need for people to isolate in order to contain the coronavirus.
While I was getting supplies I noticed Hydro Gear and Agri Fab parking lots were full of workers along with the parking lot at the cabinet factory. Read More
25 Years Ago This Week
Bethany girls’ basketball coach Doug McCausland will have a familiar face with him when he coaches the East All-Star team at the Edinburg Lions Sixth Annual Girls All-Star Basketball game.
Joining Coach McCausland is Filly Erin Parsons, a senior, who averaged 13 points and seven rebounds a game last season.
Arthur’s Emilee Monahan is also on the East team.
The Bethany sixth grade basketball team won the Cerro-Gordo basketball tournament. Coaches include Phil Banning and Gene Patient.
Team included: Nathan Stollard, Wes Wise, Jarod Foster, Dennis Bone, Shane Russell, Josh Robinson, Jake Wilson, Curt Marshall, Clint Marshall, Mike Holthaus, Larry Lutane and Kevin Darnell. Read More
•April 1, 2020•
BBQ Crew Carryout and Delivery services available by calling 217-620-4003, or emailing bbqcrewcatering@gmail.com
• Sol Del Mar 217-728-8866 Carry Out 11am to 7pm
• McDonald’s- Drive-Up 5am to 11pm
• Hardee’s-Drive-Up 5am to 8 pm
• China King 217-728-8886 Carry Out 10:30am to 9:30pm
• Rosatis 217-728-2812 Carryout 10am to 8pm
• Monicals 217-728-2373 Carryout/Delivery 11am to 9pm
• IGA deli 217-728-8366 Carry Out 10:30 to 8pm
• Casey’s pizza 217-728-3131 Carry out M-F, Delivery Only Thursday- Sunday Open 24 hours
• Subway - Drive-Up 10am to 8pm
• Hole in the Wall 217-728-7728 call in from 11am to 2pm. And 4:30pm to 8 pm
• The Sullivan Bakery 217-728-4831 Curbside delivery only Tuesday-Saturday 6p-12p
• Sullivan VFW-Monday the 23rd for driveup Lunch from 11 to 1:30. Then Tuesday thru Saturday 11 to 1:30 and 5:00 to 7:00. Someone will be in one hour ahead to take the orders. Call 217-728-7988 or 217-259-3700.
How can you help?
• Comment on or Share local businesses’ social media. It will help extend their reach.
• If delivery / pick-up or online shopping options are available, please order up!
• If you have the financial capability, tip generously.
• Contact the business directly if you have a question about delivery zones or available items. Many are more than willing to accommodate.
• Share how you’re supporting the local businesses! Tag the business when you get your delivery order or online purchase.
• If you become aware of employment opportunities, let the SCED office know so that they can share them with affected businesses.
• Again, if you have financial capability, consider donating resources to a nearby non-profit.
Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Monday, March 30 - Beef Stew w/ Potatoes, Carrots & Onions, Seasoned Greens, Biscuits, Tropical Fruit
Tuesday, March 31 - Chili Mac, Tossed Salad, Dinner Roll, Warm Cinnamon Peaches
Wednesday, April 1 - Shepherd’s Pie, Harvard Beets, Pears, Dinner Roll
Thursday, April 2- Beef Pattie w/Mushroom Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Carrots, Dinner Roll, Cinnamon Chunky Applesauce
Friday, April 3 - Fish Sandwich w/Condiment, Macaroni and Cheese, Broccoli, Fruit Juice, Bun
Peaches
•March 25, 2020•
The Lovington Grade School third quarter honor roll was announced.
Straight A’s- Daylon Doggett, sixth grade; Kendall Carnahan and Jacob Tighe, seventh grade; Garrett Casteel, eighth grade.
Honor roll: Sixth grade - Steven Harris, Jalena Haynes, Will Hilligoss, Kori Rich, Alyssa Richards, Cambrie Smith, Halle Wardrip.
Seventh grade - Austin Bates, Lilian Edwards and Brett Menna.
Eighth grade - Colton Taylor, Trevor Duzan, Marilyn Jean Hill and Nathan Tighe.
Many online services remain available
•March 25, 2020•
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is announcing that all offices, including Driver Services facilities statewide, will extend their closures to the public through April 7, 2020 due to Governor Pritzker’s “Stay at Home” proclamation issued today.
Expiration dates for driver’s licenses, identification (ID) cards, vehicle registrations and other transactions and document filings will be extended for the duration of the disaster proclaimed by Governor Pritzker and 30 days after the disaster ends.
“I applaud Governor JB Pritzker for his extraordinary leadership during this difficult and unprecedented time in our state’s history,” said White. “Working together, we can help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus.” Read More
•March 25, 2020•
By Ben Orner
Capitol News Illinois
borner @ capitolnewsillinois.com
Meat has been among the most in-demand items at supermarkets as people stock up on essentials amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
That has people up and down Illinois’ livestock supply chain – especially producers of beef and pork – trying to keep up. Industry leaders say the Illinois factories processing beef and pork are running at normal capacity with multiple shifts a day to keep shelves and meat cases stocked.
“There has been and continues to be a steady supply reaching consumers,” said Jill Johnson, executive vice president of the Illinois Beef Association. “In the beef industry right now, there’s nothing that’s pointing to not being able to fulfill that demand.”
As orders for pork – of which Illinois is the fourth-biggest producer in the country – come in more frequently from grocery stores, the state’s three major pork packing facilities are functioning at normal capacity, according to Illinois Pork Producers Association Executive Director Jennifer Tirey. Read More
•March 25, 2020•
By Jerry Nowicki
Capitol News Illinois
jnowicki @ capitolnewsillinois.com
Amid widespread closures and event cancellations in response to the novel coronavirus disease pandemic, businesses and governments of all sizes and levels are feeling the financial stress and considering steps forward.
The federal government on Tuesday began debate of an $850 billion stimulus package which could include checks written to all Americans at the urging of President Donald Trump. Another federal bill to provide paid sick leave to workers among other provisions awaits action in the U.S. Senate.
Nearly two weeks ago, Congress approved and Trump signed an $8.3 billion supplemental coronavirus response funding bill, which will provide $14.6 million to the state’s public health department and $8.7 million to Chicago’s. The money can be used for patient monitoring, lab testing, acquisition of test kits and protective equipment, and research into vaccines and therapeutics.
In Illinois, Gov. JB Pritzker has urged stronger action from the federal government while also taking
COVID-19 response steps at the state level. He noted Tuesday the administration will file for statewide eligibility in a federal loan program for small businesses facing financial hardship. Read More
•March 25, 2020•
Dear Editor:
County Clerk Georgia England, her colleagues in the County Clerk’s office, and all who worked as election judges during the recent primary election deserve the voting public’s thanks for getting the job done despite some rather trying circumstances, specifically the COVID-19 virus.
Georgia has always gone above and beyond her job description, and she did so again by taking extra care of her election judges. Read More
25 Years Ago This Week
The Sullivan and Lovington school districts will receive a total of more than $60,000 in Goals 2000 grants from the state.
Sullivan schools receives $6,000 as part of the $600,000 Illinois State Board of Education planning grants program. Sullivan Supt. Richard Voltz indicated the $6000 planning grant was awarded in part because of the district’s involvement in community education.
Lovington schools received $55,700 as part of $700,000 worth of implementation grants awarded statewide. Lovington High School principal Judy Uphoff said the district’s $55,700 award will go toward purchase of computer software emphasizing science.
As the United States and the world commemorates the 50th anniversary of the end of World War II three Bethany High School music groups will travel to Washington DC to participate in the “World Liberation Music Celebration”.
Choral director Judy Patrick and band director Doug McCausland with take the Bethany concert choir and concert band, along with the BHS Jazz Band. Read More