The 19th District of The American Legion Department of Illinois recently elected officers for the membership year 2014-2015. They include Sr. Vice Commander Paul Garrett Tuscola Post 27, Commander Bill Reed Charleston Post 93, and Jr. Vice Commander Rude Laufhutte Champaign Post 24. Read More
Golden to do Reading, Book Signing Fri., Sat.
News Progress columnist John Golden will be presenting a book reading and signing this Friday and Saturday at Cathrine’s Custom Framing in Sullivan. Read More
SBL Providing Physicals to Sullivan Athletes and Students
Sarah Bush Lincoln will provide school and sports physicals to students and athletes from Sullivan schools. Read More
Lovington Town-Wide Clean Up
Lovington will hold their townwide clean up June 7. Residents are asked to place items for pickup on the front curb before 6:30 a.m. Read More
SOV JFL Golf Scramble July 19
The SOV JFL will host a golf scramble at 8 a.m. July 19 at the Sullivan Country Club. Read More
Foodmobile in Sullivan Saturday
Eastern Illinois Foodbank will be distributing a truckload of food to hungry area families. The distribution will be held at Sullivan VFW Post 6410 (1146 State Hwy 32, Sullivan) on June 7 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. All Moultrie County residents who meet income eligibility criteria are welcome (see table below). Those attending are asked to bring bags or boxes to transport food. Read More
May in Illinois: Warmer Than Average, Dry in the West
The statewide average temperature for May in Illinois was 63.9 degrees F, which is 1.2 degrees above average. This is the first month for temperatures to be above average in Illinois since October 2013, according to Illinois State Climatologist Jim Angel, Illinois State Water Survey, University of Illinois. Read More
Lovington Eighth Grade Class Promotion
The following Lovington eighth grade students were promoted to ninth grade at a ceremony Thursday, May 29 and received awards listed in parenthesis: Read More
The Dine with a Doc®-Sullivan June 3
At this month’s Dine with a Doc®, Dr. Wesley Allan will present from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 3 at the Max J. Knight Community Building at Mason Point. Read More
Rules of the Road Review Course June 4
A Rules of the Road Review Course for all citizens will be offered at Mid-Illinois Senior Services, Inc. in Sullivan on June 4 from 10-11:30 a.m. The course is free to anyone who wishes to attend. Read More