News Progress

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

•July 3, 2019•
Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library in Sullivan is hosting a rocket launch, and everyone is invited.
Join the library and the U.S. Space and Rocket Center rocket launch at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 16. Read More

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

•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

Adrenoleukodystrophy added as the 48th disorder
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is rolling out today a test for adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) for all newborn babies statewide. ALD is a rare hereditary disorder that affects the brain, nervous system, and adrenal gland. It affects approximately 1 in 20,000 births.
“Babies born with adrenoleukodystrophy have normal brains at birth. However, progression of the disorder without treatment can be fatal,” said IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike. “By adding ALD to the Illinois newborn screening panel, every baby born in Illinois will be tested for ALD. Babies who test positive for this disorder can then receive therapies during the early stage of the disease.” Read More