News Progress

•August 9, 2017• Editor’s Note: Taylor Cole, known in Sullivan as “Tad”, attended Sullivan school system K thru 12, graduating in 1984. Cole enjoyed the friendship of a proud sailor Robert Best and has many friends in the Moultrie County area. Rich Voltz had a strong influence on Cole’s life during his high school years. His parents are Dean and Judy Cole of North Carolina, formerly of Sullivan. Taylor Cole, currently President, Commercial Off-the-Road (OTR), has been named President, Firestone Building Products, LLC, effective August 14, 2017, reporting to Bill Thompson, Chief Operating Officer, Bridgestone Americas. Taylor succeeds Tim Dunn, … Read More

•August 9, 2017• Northern Illinois experienced heavy rain and widespread flooding in July. Meanwhile, parts of central and southern Illinois experienced dry weather that caused crop damage, according to Illinois State Climatologist Jim Angel of the Illinois State Water Survey at the University of Illinois. On average, however, the statewide precipitation was 4.81 inches, which is 0.73 inches above normal. In the northwestern part of the state, the average precipitation for July was 7.83 inches, and the third wettest July on record. The average wettest July on record was in 1902 with 9.21 inches. … Read More

•August 9, 2017• First-year students at Millikin University will get a jump-start on their college experience during Millikin’s 2017 First Week program Aug. 15-20. First Week is designed especially for new Millikin students to prepare them for what is ahead before classes begin on Monday, Aug. 21. The First Week experience teaches students about what is expected in the college environment, and how to best engage with the Millikin community to ensure success. Students will learn about student organizations, studying abroad, internships, student media, intramurals and recreation, community service and many more programs. First Week activities begin with Move-In Day … Read More