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Helping Heroes Donates to Sullivan Police Dept.

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Photo by Mike Brothers Donation received-(from left) Sullivan Police officer Adam Collins, Assistant Police Chief Josh Qualls, officers Andrew Smith, and Jared Hayes. Country Financial agent Elizabeth Houser, SPD office manager Janet Dirks and Sullivan Police Chief Andy Pistorius during check presentation at the Sullivan Police Department.

•July 3, 2019•
Country Financial Representative Elizabeth Houser has announced the Sullivan Police Department as the 2019 recipient of a $1500 Country Financial Operation Helping Heroes Donation. Houser presented the donation to Sullivan Police Chief Andy Pistorius, Assistant Chief Josh Qualls along with Officers Adam Collins, Jared Hayes, Andrew Smith and office manager Janet Dirks to assist with the purchase of EMS First Responder bags. The bags are now in each squad car, and one is located in the police department for immediate use.
“Our police officers go above and beyond every day, serving selflessly and providing an invaluable service to our community,” said Houser. “Country Financial recognizes the work of our police officers who put others lives before their own every day to keep our community safe. These bags are equipped with the supplies they need to stop bleeding, tourniquets, bandages, CPR face masks and much more,” said Houser. Read More

More Rain and Lower Temps than Average in June

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•July 3, 2019•
Above average rainfall continued in June, along with an elevated risk of flooding in some areas of Illinois, according to Brian Kerschner, spokesperson for the Illinois State Climatologist Office at the University of Illinois’ Illinois State Water Survey.
The preliminary average statewide precipitation for June was 5.39 inches, or 1.18 inches above the long-term average. A gage near Cobden in Union County reported the highest official precipitation total for June with a reading of 10.73 inches.
June rainfall in Illinois was not evenly distributed. Several regions in the northern half of the state reported precipitation totals slightly below to near average for the month, with localized regions of above average precipitation. Most of the southern half of the state experienced more uniform above average precipitation departures, with numerous localities receiving 200 to 300 percent of normal. Read More

Thompson Sworn in as Regional Superintendent

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•July 3, 2019•
Nearly nine months after his unopposed general election victory, Dr. Kyle Thompson was sworn in as Regional Superintendent on July 1, 2019. Surrounded by Regional Office of Education #11 staff, Thompson repeated the oath of office at the Coles County Courthouse as directed by County Clerk Julie Coe.
At 36, Thompson becomes the youngest Regional Superintendent in Illinois. “People often ask me how the new position is going and they’re stunned when I let them know I haven’t actually started yet,” Thompson said. “The Illinois School Code specifies the start date for the Regional Superintendent, but it boils down to not changing leadership in the middle of a school year and a fiscal year.” Read More

Remember When? 7-3-2019

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25 Years Ago This Week

Mike Brandenburger and his sister Diane Weaver who own and operate Sullivan Printers are celebrating the 75th year of a family business, a business that once included a previous incarnation of the News-Progress. Ed Brandenburger left his job as business manager of the Belleville Weekly and semi-weekly News-Democrat and established his business here June 1, 1919 where he would become the publisher of the Sullivan Progress.
Sullivan is preparing for its 4th of July Celebration. The carnival opens June 28 at 6 pm. You can pay-one-price of $7.00 and ride all night. On the 4th the parade kicks off at noon, baseball games at the park, the turtle race, watermelon eating contest, and the sack race will provide an afternoon of family fun. The gigantic $5,000 fireworks display will begin at 9:30 p.m. Read More

Sec. State Mobile Unit Visits Sullivan Library

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•July 3, 2019•
Secretary of State Jesse White, in cooperation with Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library in Sullivan is offering drivers a chance to renew their driver’s license or vehicle registration renewal sticker, obtain a duplicate or corrected license, or obtain an Illinois identification card. White’s mobile unit will be available at the Sullivan library, located at 2 West Water in Sullivan 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. July 18. Read More

Respiratory Manager Honored with Award

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•July 3, 2019•
Lexie Caraway, Sarah Bush Lincoln Respiratory Therapy manager was selected as a recipient of the 2019 I SEE YOU CARE Award presented by Advanced ICU Care, the nation’s leading provider of high-acuity telemedicine services.
Now in its fourth year, the recognition highlights outstanding collaboration between on-premise care staff and Advanced ICU Care’s intensivist-led remote critical care team – to the end of providing the gold standard of care to the hospital’s most critically-ill patient population. Caraway was selected among nominees from almost 90 Advanced ICU Care partner hospitals and their employees across the United States. Read More

Menu 7.3.19

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Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Monday, July 8 - Chicken enchiladas, baked beans, Harvard beets, whole grain wheat (1), apricots
Tuesday, July 9 - Pulled pork sandwich, baby baker potatoes, vegetable blend, bun, mandarin oranges
Wednesday, July 10 - Chili mac w/beans, spinach romaine salad w/dressing packet, dinner roll, overnight fruit salad
Thursday, July 11 - Roast beef in gravy, mashed potatoes, cauliflower/pea salad, dinner roll, warm fruit crisp
Friday, July 12 - Turkey/cheese sandwich w/mayo packet, lettuce & tomato slices, summer salad, bun, peaches

AmBucs Amtryke Awarded

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AmBucs Amtryke Awarded
Brant Jesse officially received his Amtryke from the AmBucs of Sullivan.  Pictured are Jesse on the Amtryke, with family (left to right) Don, Aaron, Landon, Kari and Pam. The picture was taken at the recent Denny Hutchings Memorial Golf Outing at the Sullivan Country Club.

Celebrating Independence Day Made Easier

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•June 26, 2019•
By Ileana Saveley

Social Security District Manager in Decatur, IL
July 4th brings family and friends together, as well as neighbors, to celebrate that we’re all part of a community. Everyone pitches in, combining their resources — great food, music, and displays — to lift our spirits.
Social Security has been helping people maintain their independence for over 80 years. In that time, we’ve made it even easier for you to access the programs and benefits you might need. Today, applying online is a fast way to get those crucial benefits.
Here are some of the benefits you can apply for: Read More