Understanding Illinois: Edgar Fellows Combat Toxicity in Illinois Politics

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•September 13, 2017• By Jim Nowlan NP Guest Columnist Former Illinois governor Jim Edgar (1991-98) has developed a bipartisan program for up-and-coming leaders in our state. It has the potential to take our politics from the gutter up toward constructive, problem-solving give and take. The recent concord on state school funding, for example, a topic riven for years by regional and partisan rancor, may have resulted, in good part anyway, from bonds forged earlier in the Edgar Fellows Program. Every summer since 2012, Edgar has gathered a new crop of 40 young mayors, fresh-faced state lawmakers and others for an … Read More

Menus 9-13-2017

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Sullivan Pre-School Breakfast Monday, Sept. 18 – Cereal bar, apple juice, milk Tuesday, Sept. 19 – Breakfast pizza, apple juice, milk Wednesday, Sept. 20 – French toast, apple juice, milk Thursday, Sept. 21 – Biscuits & gravy, apple juice, milk Friday, Sept. 22 – Waffles, apple juice, milk Sullivan Pre-School Lunch Monday, Sept. 18 – Hamburger bake, corn, peaches, roll, milk Tuesday, Sept. 19 – Chicken strips, french fries, mixed fruit, bread and butter, milk Wednesday, Sept. 20 – Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, pineapple, rolls, milk Thursday, Sept. 21 – Pork fritters, green beans, pears, bread and butter, milk Friday, Sept. … Read More

Obituaries 9-13-2017: Michael Eikenberry

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Michael Eikenberry Michael Dean Eikenberry, 21, of Sullivan passed away at 11:19 p.m. Thursday, September 7, 2017. Services to celebrate Michael’s life will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, September 15 in Lovington First Church of God conducted by the Rev. Rodney Houser. Visitation will be held from 5-7 Thursday evening in Lovington First Church of God Community Center. Private interment will be in Keller Cemetery in Lovington. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.  … Read More

ALAH FFA Alumni Serves 

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•September 13, 2017• The Arthur Lovington/Atwood Hammond FFA Alumni Chapter will be serving a pork chop supper prior to the homecoming football game between the ALAH Knights and the Argenta Oreana Bombers Friday, September 22 in Arthur. Serving will be from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. in the Merchant’s Building on the Moultrie Douglas County Fairgrounds adjacent to the football field. The menu will consist of a smoked pork chop dinner with baked beans, cole slaw, dessert and drink or a pork chop sandwich. Indoor seating and carryout are available. All are welcome to attend. Proceeds raised from the pork … Read More

Honor Blood Drive Sept. 16

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•September 13, 2017• Sullivan Church of God is partnering with the Sullivan American Legion to host a Red Cross Blood Drive September 16 at the Sullivan American Legion. This drive will be open for donors from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. This drive is an HONOR drive for River Helmuth. River is the 18 month old daughter of Tony and Stephanie Helmuth of Sullivan. River was born with medical issues that have required several transfusions to save her life. She has had multiple surgeries where she has also received blood. All donations collected on the 16th will be given in … Read More

ALAH Volleyball Picks Up Two Wins

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•September 13, 2017• Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond picked up two wins this past week to stay undefeated at 7-0. ALAH defeated Sullivan Monday and Monticello Thursday. Monday ALAH knocked off Sullivan in straight sets, 25-11 and 25-9. Madison Brown recorded 13 assists, two aces, four digs and a kill. … Read More

Sullivan Homecoming Week Action

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•September 13, 2017• Sullivan High School is gearing up for homecoming the week of September 18. With the theme of Seasons, each class will construct their floats Monday through Thursday. Students will enjoy a cookout Friday, Sept. 22 and then begin the annual pep assembly, games and Mr. Redskin pageant at 12:30. The parade will kick off at 4 p.m. with line-up beginning at 3 p.m. in the high school parking lot. The football game against Meridian will kick-off at 7 p.m. with the announcement of the court at halftime.  … Read More