•July 18, 2018•

By Ariana Cherry
for the News Progress

A comment pertaining to an erosion problem at Sullivan Tabor Park opened the last meeting of the Sullivan City Council. By showing some photographic evidence, it was brought to the attention of the council that about 39 trees are possibly being affected by erosion in the park. Concerned council members noted that they would be looking into the situation.
The East Central Illinois Development Corporation gave a presentation about tax credit housing that could create new housing development for families with lower income.
Tax credit housing is also ideal for transitional housing for those trying to getting started at new jobs. The corporation has been around since 1984 and has shelped with housing issues in 11 different counties within the area: (Christian, Shelby, Effingham , Jasper, Cumberland, Crawford, Moultrie, Douglas, Coles, Edgar, Clark and Crawford).     Login or Subscribe to read the rest of this story.