Chicago is Known for Capone, but Illinois Gangsters had Much Wider Reach

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•October 31, 2018• By Barbara Vitello Of the Daily Herald When it came to organized crime in Illinois, Chicago-based Prohibition-era gangsters loomed large during the 1920s and 1930s. Al Capone, Frank Nitti, Lester “Baby Face Nelson” Gillis, Jack “Machine Gun” McGurn and George “Bugs” Moran earned international infamy that persisted for decades after their deaths. For years, the general perception was that when world travelers informed locals they hailed from Chicago, the locals responded with “bang, bang” and a finger-gun gesture. The combination of enterprising criminals, complicit public officials and Prohibition gave rise to crime syndicates involved in bootlegging, gambling, … Read More

A Walk with Mr. Walk: Superintendent-Y Stuff

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•October 31, 2018• By Ted Walk, Supt. Sullivan CUSD #300 Standardized testing has been a topic of much conversation over the past few years. Sullivan Schools emphasize preparing students for success regardless of whether a student’s future plans include college, career, or the military, and we do recognize that our students’ achievement on these tests can impact future options for students. … Read More

OV Takes Martinsville in Regional Play

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•October 31, 2018• By Jason Brown NP Sports Editor The No. 4 seeded Okaw Valley volleyball team defeated Martinsville in the Hutsonville Class 1A Regional, but lost to the No. 1 seeded Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg in the title match. Last Tuesday in the semi-finals match, OV downed Martinsville in strait sets, 25-22, 25-19. Paige Coleman contributed 10 kills and 16 digs, and Madison Voegel added six kills, two digs and three blocks. … Read More

Moultrie County Relay for Life Receives National Honor

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•October 31, 2018• By Mike Brothers Moultrie County Relay for Life won the American Cancer Society Pacesetter Award for exceeding the 2018 fund raising goal of $50,000 for the first time in the history of the Relay. The American Cancer Society North Central Region representatives will present the award to the Moultrie County Relay for Life during an awards banquet Saturday, November 3 at the Vineyard Church in Sullivan. Dinner is at 5 p.m. with awards presented at 6 p.m. Moultrie County Relay for Life Chairman Adam McReynolds noted that not only did the county Relay for Life team achieve … Read More

Three Arrests Made in Sullivan

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•October 31, 2018• In the early morning hours of October 26, the Sullivan Police Department along with the Moultrie County Sheriff’s Department developed information that led to the issuance of a search warrant for a multi family dwelling in Sullivan. … Read More

Menus-Peace Meal 10-31-2018

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Peace Meal Monday, November 5 – Sausage in gravy, mini potato bakers, warm fruit compote, whole grain biscuit, fruit juice Tuesday, November 6 – Beef and noodles, mashed potatoes, mixed veggies, whole grain wheat, apricots Wednesday, November 7 – Stuffed peppers in sauce, corn, chunky applesauce, dinner roll, frugal bar Thursday, November 8 – Ham and beans, pickled beets, cornbread, peaches Friday, November 9 – Chicken sandwich w/mayo pkt., warm German potato salad, Tarragon carrots, bun, fresh grapes … Read More

Complaint Form Template Offered

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•October 31, 2018• The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (“IDFPR”) Division of Real Estate (“DRE”) recently published an Association Complaint Procedure and an Association Complaint Form. The Form serves as examples of how a condominium or common interest community association may choose to comply with the soon-to-be effective requirement that they have such a policy for resolving disputes. The documents are a time-saving resource for condominium and common interest community boards which will assist them in providing unit owners with a clear and understandable process for bringing disputes to the attention of their boards. … Read More