Office closed 4th of July
•June 25, 2025• The Moultrie County News Progress will be closed on July 4th, in observance of Independence Day. This will not impact due dates for advertising and news item submittals. … Read More
Recent Obituaries: Morris Luck
Morris D. Luck, 87, of Bethany, passed away at 3:00 a.m. Thursday, June 19, 2025 in St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur. Celebration of Life services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 23, 2025 at the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan with Adam McReynolds officiating. Burial will be in the Marrowbone Twp. Cemetery, Bethany. Visitation will be from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Sunday evening at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Bethany. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net. Morris was born on May 23, 1938 in Farmer City, Illinois, the son of Cleo M. and Dorthea B. Dolberts … Read More
Lovington Junefest
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Scott State Bank 25th
•June 18, 2025• Photo by DM Williamee On Thursday, June 12th, Scott State Bank in Sullivan celebrated its appreciation for their clients and customers, grateful for their patronage in the community for the past 25 years. Locals turned out en masse, enjoying a free lunch, beverages, and the sense of community shared at the event. … Read More
Sullivan Dash n’ Bash’ a hit
•June 18, 2025• On Saturday the 14th, locals turned out despite iffy weather for Sullivan American Legion Post 68’s Dash n’ Bash fundraiser for St. Jude’s, despite the Car Show cancellation due to an early morning drizzle. Festivities included a raffle, beer tent, food and beverage services, duck derby, 5 K walk/run, slow-pitch tournament, and a late afternoon ‘Kids Korner’, which consisted of inflatables and a dunk tank. Pictured above is Harley Turner, whose money was well spent as she hit the target, sending good-natured SES 5th-grade teacher Mrs. Hendry into the water at the dunk tank. “It’s cold while … Read More
Panther’s Pride break-in
•June 18, 2025• On Monday, June 9th, two individuals broke into Panther’s Pride Gaming Parlor in Lovington at approximately 12:30 a.m. and attempted to remove money from the gaming machines, but were unsuccessful. No machines were damaged, but this is the fourth such break in they have experienced this year. Both front glass doors were damaged beyond repair, requiring extensive cleanup and replacement of the doors. The two individuals responsible are described as riding bicycles and wearing white Nike tennis shoes. Anyone having information is encouraged to call the Moultrie County Sheriff’s Department at (217) 728-4386. … Read More
Free laundry days in Sullivan announced
•June 18, 2025• Free laundry days in Moultrie County at Sullivan Wash n’ Fold, presented by Moultrie and Shelby County’s ROSC and individual sponsors, are as follows: Thursday, June 26th from 9:00 a.m. to noon, sponsored by Ace, and Thursday, July 24th from 9:00 a.m. to noon and sponsored by Ace and the Couve family. If you would like more information or to sponsor, contact Skyler Miller at skylark@hourhouserecovery.org, or call (217) 549-7427. Funding for this project is provided in whole or part by the Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery. … Read More
OV Academic Foundation golf outing
•June 18, 2025• On July 11th, the Okaw Valley Academic Foundation will be holding its 30th annual Golf Outing at Eagle Creek Golf Course in Findlay. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m., with a shotgun start at 11:00 a.m. Cost is $80.00 per person. Includes 18 holes of golf with a cart, one meal, three drink tickets, and bottled water on the course. Hole sponsorship is $50.00/hole, cart sponsorship is $25.00/cart. All money raised is used to purchase academic and technology supplies for Okaw Valley Schools. For more information or to register, contact Greg Dickens at (217) 972-5245 or email at … Read More
Christensen and Fryman to compete in Illinois High School Shrine Game
•June 18, 2025• The Illinois Coaches Association and the Shriners of Illinois will present the 51st Annual Illinois High School Shrine Game, scheduled for Saturday, June 21, at Tucci Stadium on the campus of Illinois Wesleyan University. Kickoff is at 11:00 a.m., with pregame festivities beginning at 10:00 a.m. … Read More
LLC TRIO students honored at banquet
•June 18, 2025• The players of the 2024-2025 Lake Land College Lakers Baseball Team. Clay Seal, # 11, top row, second from left, and Jake Stewart, #43, bottom row, far left. Lake Land College TRIO students were recently honored at an annual banquet. During the event, several students received awards. The Leadership Award was presented to Emma Skowronski, Sullivan, for leading student involvement and serving as a TRIO ambassador. Katherine Carlson, Shumway; Jasmine Gast, Charleston; Eric Stanley, Charleston; and Aleah Wallis, Shelbyville, also received recognition as nominees for the Leadership Award. … Read More