Booth Library Exhibit Celebrates History Of Space Exploration

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•January 30, 2019• Eastern Illinois University’s Booth Library will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, as well as examine current and future space exploration, in a new exhibit, “On the Shoulders of Giants: The Moon and Beyond.” The exhibit will be on display through May 31. “On the Shoulders of Giants” will include a look at several of the Apollo missions, with a focus on Apollo 11, the lunar landing of July 20, 1969; EIU alumni connections to the space program; biographies of specific astronauts; space exploration today and in the future; female contributions to space exploration; and … Read More

Lake Shelbyville Fish Habitat Alliance Initiates Banquet

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•January 30, 2019• The first Lake Shelbyville Fish Habitat Alliance Banquet is being held at the Sullivan VFW on February 23, 2019 with 100% of the proceeds going to improve the fisheries and fish habitat in Lake Shelbyville. The doors open at 5:00 p.m. with dinner starting at 7:00 p.m.. The banquet is being hosted by the Lake Shelbyville Fish Habitat Alliance, a group that is focused on improving the fisheries at Lake Shelbyville. Tickets will be available online http://tinyurl.com/lsfha2019, Chip’s Marine in Sullivan, IL and the Lake Shelbyville Visitors Center in Shelbyville, IL. … Read More

Menus 1-23-2019

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Senior Peace Meal For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770 Monday, January 28 – Chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, brussels sprouts, whole grain wheat (1), apricots Tuesday, January 29 – Shepherd’s pie w/veggies, creamy cole slaw, dinner roll, warm fruit crisp Wednesday, January 30 – Pork chop sandwich, buttered baby baker potatoes, mexi corn, bun, fruit juice Thursday, January 31 – Beefy vegetable & lentil soup, sliced pears, peanut butter cup, crackers, oatmeal raisin cookie Friday, February 1 – Mushroom crusted chicken breast, potato casserole, venetian blend vegetables, dinner roll, fresh fruit … Read More

The Bombers Overpower The ALAH Knights

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•January 23, 2019• By Jason Brown NP Sports Editor The Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond boys’ basketball team dropped its Little Okaw Valley Conference Northwest division opener on the road to Argenta-Oreana 51-44 last Tuesday. Saturday’s opening of the LOCV NW Tournament was postponed because of inclement weather. Against the Bombers, Austin Romine scored a team-high 13 points, and Adam Day hit double digits with 12 points to go with five rebounds and two steals. … Read More

If You Can Choose to be Anything, Choose to be Kind

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Mirror Images Celebrates 30 •January 23, 2019• By Imagene Mears for the News Progress At the end of this year’s Mirror Images’ show, Mr. Newman says, “…if you can choose to be anything, choose to be kind.” His student Jasmine replies, “Yup…and spread happiness like glitter.” Spreading happiness and kindness, are in essence, what this year’s original play is about. The public performance of If You Could Choose To Be Anything will be Saturday, January 26, at 7 p.m. at the Little Theatre on the Square. Tickets are $5 and will be sold only at the theater prior to the … Read More

Eden Martin Continues Supporting the Educational Mission of Sullivan

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•January 23, 2019• By Ellen Ferrera for the News Progress Eden Martin recently published a new book, “Fragments of the History of Sullivan”. Martin has donated 100 copies of his book to the Sullivan Community Education Foundation, and all proceeds from the sales will go to the Foundation. Copies are $35 and may be purchased in the high school office during regular business hours. The following is an email interview with Martin: Ellen: You have written several books on the history of Sullivan and maintain an informative local history website, edenmartin.com. What motivated you to research and write these histories? … Read More

Ellis’ Extreme Efforts Not Quite Enough for Redskins Win

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•January 23, 2019• By Jason Brown NP Sports Editor Despite losing two close Central Illinois Conference games this past week, Redskin senior Caden Ellis combined for a total of 63 points, 24 rebounds, 10 steals and four assists. The Sullivan boys’ basketball team lost to Meridian last Tuesday and Clinton Friday, Jan. 18. Against the Maroons, Clinton extended a 3-point lead after the first quarter during a 16-9 second-quarter run. In the second half, Sullivan stayed close and in the fourth outscored Clinton 11-7 but eventually came up short in the 47-42 loss. Caden Ellis recorded 23 points, nine rebounds … Read More

ALAH Girls Basketball Team’s Balanced Attack Leads to Wins

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•January 23, 2019• By Jason Brown NP Sports Editor From the first day of practice, Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond girls’ basketball coach Mac Condill wanted his team to improve every day. “That is truly my goal as a coach,” Condill said. “To continue improving and taking advantage of every opportunity we have in practices and games to gain a better understanding of the game of basketball and improve our skills. We have modified practices and how we approach things in order to try and continue to improve.” It seems to be working. “You never know until the season actually gets into the last … Read More

Candidates Nominated for Military Academy Consideration

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•January 23, 2019• Congressman John Shimkus, nominated 17 bright young men and women from around the 15th District who are considering a military academy for their college choice. The nominees include Broderick Goss and Spencer Johnson of Sullivan. U.S. 15th District Rep. Shimkus recognized students who were unable to attend the reception including Trenton Butler of Dahlgren, Conrad Ebbecke of Mahomet, Augustus Heal of Effingham, Walter Jackson of Danville, Dylan Pattison of St. Jacob, and Robert Rardin of Charleston. Anna Freeland of Mount Carmel, Gianna Vacca of Iuka, Marvin Abernathy of Ashmore, Will Schleper of Breese, Justin Del Rosario of … Read More

VOD Essayist is State Bound

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•January 23, 2019• Sullivan high school senior Paige McLaughlin’s essay on “Why My Vote Matters” has won her first place at the local and district level, and she is heading to state. On February 8 she will travel to Springfield to compete in the VFW’s 72nd State of Illinois Voice of Democracy Contest and the chance to win $1,000 in scholarship funds. If she is successful, her next journey will be to the national competition in Washington, D.C. where a $30,000 scholarship will be awarded to the winner. McLaughlin is editor of the school newspaper and involved in National English … Read More