Harvest Picnic Celebrates 121 Years in Windsor

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•August 9, 2017• Three days filled with fun food and entertainment marks the 121st  Windsor’s Harvest Picnic with “Harvesting the past, planting the future chosen as this year’s theme. The picnic kicks off Thursday, August 17 with pork chop dinners and ends the night with country tunes of Battle Creek who have been playing classic country in central Illinois since 1985. At 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Whisperin’ Bill Anderson takes center stage. This Country Music Hall of Fame star’s soft approach to country has entertained fans for more than 50 years. Harvesting the past, planting the future is the theme highlighted … Read More

Letter to the Editor 8-9-2017

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“Come and See” As recorded in John 1:39, when Jesus was asked by two disciples where he dwelt, He told them, “Come and see.” This Sunday, August 13, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints building at 7426 West Country Club Road in Mattoon—starting at 9:30 a.m.—there will be a special meeting for anyone interested to “come and see” what exactly the Church believes.  … Read More

Mamma Mia! Brings the Music of ABBA to Sullivan’s stage

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•August 9, 2017• By Ellen Ferrera for the News Progress Mamma Mia closed on Broadway in 2015, but it’s open now at The Little Theatre on the Square in Sullivan through August 20. The 14-year run on Broadway grossed over $2 billion worldwide and was seen by more than 60 million people. With words and music written by Benny Anderson and Bjorn Ulvaeus, former ABBA band members, it showcases the legendary hit songs of ABBA. This is a happy, fun-filled musical essentially about a young girl (Sophie) searching for her father, but it is also about reunions – Sophie reuniting … Read More

Illinois celebrates 27th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act

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•August 9, 2017• The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), along with several other state agencies and councils, hosted a celebratory event to honor the 27th anniversary of the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) at the James R. Thompson Center. The interactive and informative event included an art exhibit, entertainment by performers with disabilities, ADA informational workshops, and exhibits from federal, state, and local organizations. … Read More

Obituaries 8-9-2017: Logan Riley

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Logan Riley Logan Riley, 20, of Sullivan, passed away at 7:06 a.m. Sunday July 30, 2017 in Vernon, Connecticut. Memorial services will be at 5 p.m. today (Wednesday, August 9) in Reed Funeral Home, in Sullivan with Pastor Gene Godfrey officiating. Visitation will be from 1-5 p.m. Wednesday. Friends are invited to the Sullivan VFW following the services. Inurnment will be at a later date in Marrowbone Township Cemetery in Bethany. … Read More

Electric Cooperatives Present Sen. Rose with Public Service Award

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•August 9, 2017• At the Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives’ annual meeting, held Thursday, July 27 in Springfield, State Senator Chapin Rose, R-51st District, received the 2017 Illinois Electric Cooperatives’ Public Service Award. The award was made in recognition of Sen. Rose’s dedicated public service to all citizens of the state of Illinois and for outstanding contributions to the rural electrification program. Senator Rose has served in the legislature since 2003, beginning with 10 years in the Illinois House, then being elected to the Illinois Senate in 2013. He serves as Assistant Republican Leader and a member of the Senate … Read More

Prayer Walk Planned

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•August 9, 2017• The Sullivan Ministerial Association is sponsoring a prayer walk around the Sullivan schools at 6 p.m. Wednesday, August 16. This will be an opportunity for community members to pray for a safe, successful school year for those who participate in the educating of local youth: students, parents, teachers, aides, administrators, custodians, bus drivers and cooks. All who are interested should meet in front of the high school. From there participants will walk from building to building. Those who can’t walk may drive in the various parking lots. … Read More

Eclipse Preparation Underway: Public Asked to Plan Ahead

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•August 9, 2017• Although the sun might go missing for a little while, the Illinois Department of Transportation promises to stay active leading up to the solar eclipse to make sure traffic keeps moving and the traveling public remains safe. Carbondale is in the path of the total eclipse, making it one of the prime viewing areas in the country for the Aug. 21 event. The rest of the state will experience a partial eclipse of approximately 90 percent. … Read More

Sullivan Golf Teams Increase Team Matches

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•August 9, 2017• By Jason Brown NP Sports In his fifth year as Sullivan golf coach, Ben Richter has high expectations for his 2017 girls’ and boys’ teams. “We expect to win conference for both the boys’ and girls’ teams,” said Richter. “Hopefully, go undefeated like last year.” Last season, the boys’ team was 15-6 overall and 10-0 in the Central Illinois Conference but came up short in the CIC tournament. The girls’ team finished 5-0 overall and 2-0 in the CIC. … Read More