Illinois Supreme Court Assigns Justice Harris To Fill Vacancy In Fourth District Appellate Court

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•June 14, 2017• Justice Rita B. Garman and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced that Justice Thomas M. Harris has been assigned as an Appellate Court Judge in the Fourth District. Justice Harris was reassigned to fill the vacancy created following the retirement of Justice M. Carol Pope on August 1, 2017. The assignment of Justice Harris takes effect on August 1, 2017 and will conclude on December 3, 2018 when the vacancy will be filled by the winner of the November 2018 general election. “I am pleased to announce the assignment of Justice Thomas M. Harris to the vacancy … Read More

Our Town Celebration Friday

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•June 14, 2017• Sullivan is participating in the WCIA-TV Our Town segment with the city putting on a street festival Friday, June 16. The Festival on the Square is from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.  with The Little Theatre on the Square-Beauty & the Beast offering a preview at 4:00 p.m. with a variety of entertainment for adults and children throughout the event. … Read More

Joe Phillips Field Dedicated

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•June 14, 2017• Former fast pitch teammates, village officials, family and friends of Hall of Fame fast pitch softball player Joe Phillips gathered June 9 in Wyman Park to dedicate the south softball field in his honor. Sullivan Mayor Ann Short presented the dedication plaque to Phillips’ son Terry who thanked the many teammates and friends who attended the 5:30 p.m. ceremony and invited them to an informal reunion at the Red Apple Restaurant afterwards. … Read More

Stellar Beauty and the Beast Performance at The Little Theatre on the Square

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•June 14, 2017• By Ellen Ferrera for the News Progress Indeed, researchers estimate this story to be at least 4,000 years old with its origins in the Greek myth of Cupid and Psyche. Written in 1740 by Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve, the original story had no Gaston or talking furniture – these are figments of Disney’s imagination. In the 1700’s marriages were still arranged and this story was specifically intended to prepare young French girls for such a marriage. Almost every country has a variant folktale of Beauty and the Beast, and it has been adapted for film (three times), … Read More

SBL Hosts Bumps, Burps & Giggles Baby Fair

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•June 14, 2017• If you are an expectant parent, new parent or even an experienced parent or grandparent, Bumps Burps & Giggles Baby & Children’s Fair is back this year and better than ever. The baby fair is set 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, June 25, in Sarah Bush Lincoln’s Lumpkin Family Center and an adjacent air-conditioned tent. Participants may tour the newly renovated Women & Children’s Center, learn more about SBL services, meet new pediatric providers, purchase infant and children’s toys, books, clothing and accessories, and enter to win beautiful nursery furnishings and a wide variety of raffle … Read More

Committee Suggests Ways to Keep County Employees

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•June 14, 2017• By Mike Brothers A way to attract good employees and keep them in Moultrie County was the focus of recommendations made to the county board personnel committee June 6. An ad hoc committee consisting of office holders County Supt. of Highways Jeff Birch, chair, with County Clerk Georgia England, Circuit Clerk Cindy Braden, Treasurer Marci Thompson and Supervisor of Assessments Lori Barringer was appointed by County Board Chairman Dave McCabe following an attempt to make county salaries more competitive last year. Chairman Birch explained the ad hoc committee researched area county salary packages before coming up with … Read More

Coles-Moultrie Emergency 9-1-1 is Up and Running

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•June 14, 2017• Coles-Moultrie county enhanced  9-1-1 is completed and in operation, Director Bernie Buttram told members of the Moultrie County Health and Safety Committee June 7. Buttram noted that although coordinating the various land line carriers was a challenge, the diligence of Deb Prather at INdigital Telecom along with address accuracy in Moultrie County from Kelly Lockhart and the staff at Coles County Regional Planning paid off. “It has been a long time coming,” Buttram said of the months of delays. “Now everything is moving, and we are the first consolidated 9-1-1 completed in the state.” In addition board … Read More

Sullivan Votes Needed

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•June 14, 2017• Sullivan has been entered in Reader’s Digest’s “nicest place in America” contest, and every man, woman, and child who has access to a computer is urged to go online at the site below and vote for Sullivan. You may enter every day as often as possible and encourage friends, relatives and friends on Facebook to join in the voting. You may also post your comments to your Facebook. Go online, read our story, and add your comments. We know Sullivan is the nicest place, and now we can let the world know. The top 10 will be … Read More

Remember When? 6-14-2017

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25 Years Ago This Week The Springfield budget battle has major implications in Moultrie County as state police and Department of Conservation personnel look at cuts. Some public aid offices are closing, and Dept. of Mental Health Funds to the Moultrie County Beacon are threatened. Barcelona and Sevilla Spain were part of the Joe and Joan Pound world tour. Barcelona was the site of the Summer Olympic Games. Guell Park in Barcelona features architecture by Gaudi, noted for extravagant designs. William McNutt, partner in the Decatur law firm Lowe, Moore, Susler, McMutt and Wrigley, has been elected president of the Lincoln … Read More

First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust Receives Small Business Administration Illinois Bank Award

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•June 14, 2017• First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust was named 2016 Central/Southern Illinois Community Bank of the Year Award by the U.S. Small Business Administration. This award is presented to the community bank with the best overall performance record for lending to small businesses in Illinois. The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a United States government agency that provides support to entrepreneurs and small businesses. … Read More