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Windsor registration 

News Progress Posted on July 1, 2026 by webmasterJuly 1, 2026

•July 1, 2026• Windsor CUSD #1 will hold online registration July 13-17. To register, open TeacherEase app or log in online at TeacherEase.com. New students may register in person July 16 at the high school from 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Questions should be directed to davisk@windsorcusd.org or hendricksonm@windsorcusd.org. … Read More

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Monthly Quarter Madness 

News Progress Posted on July 1, 2026 by webmasterJuly 1, 2026

•July 1, 2026• Moultrie County Monthly Quarter Madness will hold its July Quarter Auction on Wednesday, July 8. The event will be held at the Sullivan American Legion Post #68. The Giving Place is our organization of the month.  The Giving Place is a community outreach program that was founded by Elizabeth Houser. The Giving Place is dedicated to helping individuals and families in Moultrie County facing difficult times by providing support with essentials like clothing and household items. They work year-round to make a positive impact in the community. The Christmas Crew is a seasonal extension of The Giving … Read More

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Sullivan Blood Drive

News Progress Posted on July 1, 2026 by webmasterJuly 1, 2026

•July 1, 2026• The Sullivan American Legion, 8 E. Strain, will host a blood drive on Tuesday, July 14 from noon-6:00 p.m. For an appointment call the American Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767 or visit RedCrossBlood.org. Potential donors must be at least 17 years of age (16 with a parental permission form available through www.bloodcenter.org) and weigh more than 110 pounds. A photo I.D. is required to donate. … Read More

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Arthur Freedom Celebration 2026

News Progress Posted on July 1, 2026 by webmasterJuly 1, 2026

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Recent Obituaries: Gladys Brooks

News Progress Posted on June 29, 2026 by webmasterJune 29, 2026

Gladys Marie Brooks, 97, of Shelbyville, Illinois, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2026, in Shelbyville, Illinois, and slipped into the arms of Jesus. She was born on November 15, 1928, in Dry Point Township, Shelby County, the daughter of Floyd and Opal Christy. In her later years, she often reflected fondly on her happy childhood on the family farm in Cowden. During those years, she also met Sally Banning Evans, and that friendship grew into a lifelong bond that lasted nearly 90 years, remaining a treasured part of Gladys’s life until Sally’s passing in 2021. Gladys married Robert W. … Read More

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Recent Obituaries: Cameron Crowe

News Progress Posted on June 28, 2026 by webmasterJune 28, 2026

Cameron Michael Crowe, 19, of Sullivan, passed away at 1:03 p.m. Thursday, June 25, 2026 in Sullivan. Celebration of Life services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 1, 2026 in the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Private family burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Bethany. Memorials are suggested to the Sullivan High School Baseball Program. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net. Cameron was born March 29, 2007 in Decatur, the son of Jason and Melissa Kurr Crowe. Our beautiful boy, Cameron Michael Crowe, was chosen by Jesus to enter the beautiful … Read More

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LLC summer volleyball camp

News Progress Posted on June 24, 2026 by webmasterJune 24, 2026

•June 24, 2026• Lake Land College is holding a summer volleyball camp for children ages 6 through high school. The camp will be held across two weeks, July 20th through 23rd and July 27th through 30th, at Emerald Acres Sports Connection, located at 1201 Woodell Way in Mattoon. The camp will give players of all skill levels the chance to develop their abilities, improve their fundamentals, and explore the game of volleyball with immersive drills and structured training. Campers will be placed into four separate groups based on age, and the camp will be divided each day into four sessions, … Read More

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Cruisin for St. Jude’s

News Progress Posted on June 24, 2026 by webmasterJune 24, 2026

•June 24, 2026• On Saturday, August 22nd, the ‘Cruisin’ for St. Jude’s Jeep and Bike run will be held. Entries are $10 per person, and registration begins at 10:00 a.m. at The Publisher in Bethany with a noon departure. There will be raffles, a 50/50 drawing, a scavenger hunt, and the party will continue after the event at the Publisher with DJ Ponch from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The route this year is as follows: The Publisher in Bethany, the Sullivan American Legion in Sullivan, Old No. 1 in Windsor, Arches Brew and Pizza in Findlay, The Shamrock Club in … Read More

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OSFM: $6M in small equipment grants

News Progress Posted on June 24, 2026 by webmasterJune 24, 2026

•June 24, 2026• The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) recently announced the recipients of the 2026 Small Equipment Grant Program. A total of $6 million was awarded to 260 fire departments/districts and EMS providers across the state. The program was established to provide grants of up to $26,000 each for the purchase of small firefighting and ambulance equipment. “It is essential that our first responders have the funding and equipment they need to serve their communities,” said Illinois Governor. “I am proud to support our brave firefighters and EMS providers, and this state program helps deliver vital … Read More

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ETML July happenings

News Progress Posted on June 24, 2026 by webmasterJune 24, 2026

•June 24, 2026• Moving from June into July, the Elizabeth Memorial Library does not disappoint, with a full slate of events planned, groups meeting, and the popular Summer Reading Program continuing. Starting things off, there are the Story times, held every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. The bounce house will be available after the story and craft.  … Read More

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Moultrie-Douglas Contestants



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New royalty to be crowned
The Moultrie-Douglas County Fair Pageant will be held Monday, July 27th at 6:00 p.m. for Little Miss Fair Queen and 7:00 p.m. for Miss and Junior Miss Fair Queen located at the south track on the Mo-Do Fairgrounds. Vying for the title of Miss Moultrie Douglas Fair Queen are: Abigail Meyer of Tuscola, Addee Mulligan of Arcola, Sarah Rogers of Atwood, Ava Whitson of Tuscola, Addisyn Wilson of Villa Grove, Emma Spillman of Tuscola, Aymara Leal of Arcola and Katilyn Kirby of Sullivan.

Jr Miss Moultrie-Douglas contestants
Vying for the title of Jr Miss Moultrie-Douglas are: Harper Hale of Arthur, Brooklyn Bates of Sullivan, Sofie Reifsteck of Tuscola, Sophia Wilson of Arcola, Miley Rennels of Tuscola, Ava Warren of Sullivan, Tatum Faust of Pesotum, Maggie Meyer of Tuscola and Audrey Warren of Sullivan, pictured 2025 Jr Miss Moultrie-Douglas Quinn Chapman of Villa Grove.
Little Miss Moultrie-Douglas contestants
Vying for the title of Little Miss Moultrie-Douglas are: Everleigh Allen of Tuscola, Emelia Shelmadine of Tuscola, Arabella Butterick of Arthur, Josslyn Leigh Brown of Sullivan, Athalia Juliet Sanchez of Arcola, Myla Ro Oye of Arthur, Sophie Elliott of Sullivan, Rosie Smith of Villa Grove, Tinley Eads of Arthur, Alayna Guadiana of Arcola and Alexandria Brackemyre of Lovington, pictured with 2025 Little Miss Moultrie-Douglas Joslynn Steffens of Tuscola.


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