News Progress

New Life Church in Sullivan will host  Hullabaloo 2-5 p.m. Sept. 15. The event offers free entertainment for families, and vendors will sell food and beverages. 

Activities will include laser tag, carnival games, contests, a cupcake walk, and inflatables such as bungee run, obstacle course, and a new feature “The Wrecking Ball.” There will also be candy, prizes, face painting, rock climbing and more.

Hullabaloo, sponsored by New Life Church and several local businesses, will host the event on the square. It has been a huge success year after year, and local law enforcement estimates that more than 1,000 people will attend. Read More

Mid-Illinois Senior Services, Inc. will host clinics 9-11:30 a.m. Sept. 18 at Marrowbone Public Library in Bethany and 10 a.m.-noon Sept. 20 in the Lovington Public Library on the BEAM applications, a program formerly known as the Circuit Breaker, to aid senior citizens in obtaining discounts on their license plate stickers.   Read More

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) is now accepting applications from young men and women interested in attending one of the United States military academies. High school seniors, college students, and anyone interested should apply now for summer 2014 admission.

“As the school year begins, many students are thinking about what’s next. As a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, I am eager to provide information and assistance with nominations to the military academies,” Shimkus stated.

To be eligible for appointment, you must be a United States citizen; at least 17 and not more than 23 years of age on July 1, 2014; unmarried; not pregnant; have no dependents; and a legal resident of the 15th Congressional District of Illinois. Average acceptable ACT scores are 24 in English/reading and 25 in math.
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Lake Land College Adult Education has redesigned its GED preparation classes into six-week modules for the fall 2013 semester. Mod II runs from September 30 – November 8 and Mod III from November 11 – December 20.

With the new format of the classes, it is important that students attend an orientation session to complete all intake paper work and pre-class assessments.

The following are the dates, times and locations for the upcoming required orientations: Read More

Several Moultrie County residents have announced their candidacy for the March 18, 2014 primaries.

On the Republican ticket, current Chief Deputy Sheriff Chris Sims will be running for Moultrie County sheriff. County board incumbents Arlene Aschermann, Todd Maxedon, and Dave McCabe will also be running.

On the Democratic ticket, incumbent treasurer Marci Thompson will seek re-election, as will incumbent county clerk Georgia England. Incumbent county board member Gary Smith will also seek another term.

The NP will print an update to the list of candidates running come December, and again in January, to include any write-in candidates. If running send your info to Keith Stewart at keith@newsprogress.com or call at 728-7381.