New Investment Program for Children and Adults with a Disability or Blindness

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•February 1, 2017• Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today announced a groundbreaking partnership that brings together 14 states to encourage individuals to invest money on behalf of people with a disability or blindness without jeopardizing their federal disability benefits. Illinois leads the National Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Alliance, the country’s largest multi-state agreement for these special investment tools that allow for tax-free investment growth when proceeds are spent on qualifying disability-related expenses. Today’s announcement culminates nearly two years of negotiations and additional states also can join the Illinois-led group. “Every parent wants the best for their child,” Frerichs … Read More

Correction

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•February 1, 2017• In the January 25 issue of the News Progress an error was made in the page three story entitled Bethany Church Families. Pastor Tracy Siegman is the pastor of the First Christian Church of Bethany. She was incorrectly identified as the Presbyterian Church pastor. We apologize for the error. … Read More

Sullivan: Preschool Round Up 2017

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•February 1, 2017• If a child is between the ages of birth to five years old the Sullivan School District and Project H.E.L.P. (Helping Educate Little People) will offer free preschool screenings February 27 and 28. Screenings are at First United Methodist Church, 210 West Jefferson in Sullivan. The free preschool screening is to see how a child is developing in the areas of concepts, motor, speech and language. A vision and hearing screening is also provided. The free developmental screening lasts about one hour. Call Sullivan Elementary School at 728-2321 for an appointment or more information. … Read More

Sullivan Middle School First Semester Honor Roll

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•February 1, 2017• Straight As Eighth Grade: Cooper J. Browne, Reagan A. Crouse, Cody M. Crowe, Arabella Y. Dudley, Haylee J. Faulkner, Keelie M. Fleener, Coen J. Foster, Jerralee R. Goad, Alexa R. Hauser, Brett D. Johnson, Hailey D. Jones, Anna E. Mathias, Avery C. McGregor, Emma M. Moran, Mallory A. Nichols, Ian M. Plank, Darien M. Ray, Andrew D. Rogers, Emily B. Simpson, Carley R. Towle, Zoe M. Walton, Emily E. White, Nicholas C. Wilson. Seventh Grade: Oliver S. Adamson, Logan J. Anderson, Logan A. Annetts, Camden J. Dwyer, Raimi N. Gardner, Connor A. Golden, Lilly R. Graham, Nathan N. … Read More

Menus 2-1-2017

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Sullivan Pre-School Breakfast Monday, Feb. 6 – English muffins, apple juice, milk. Tuesday, Feb. 7 – Strawberries & bananas, Ritz crackers, milk. Wednesday, Feb. 8 – Toast, apple juice, milk. Thursday, Feb. 9  – Coffee cake, apple juice, milk. Friday, Feb. 10 – French toast, apple juice, milk. Sullivan Pre-School Lunch Monday, Feb. 6 – McRibs, peas, Mandarin oranges, bread & butter, milk. Tuesday, Feb. 7 – Grilled cheese sandwiches, tomato soup, crackers, apple slices, milk. Wednesday, Feb. 8 – Goulash, green beans, pears, garlic bread, milk. Thursday, Feb. 9  – Corn dogs, tater tots, peaches, milk. Friday, Feb. 10 – … Read More

Sullivan Council Accepts Bid for Sanitary Project

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•February 1, 2017• By Ariana Cherry, for the News Progress The Sullivan City Council accepted a bid of $830,777 from Followell Construction Company of Marion, Ill. for the sanitary project. Discussions for this project began about seven years ago after the city had applied for grants for funding which were declined. They applied for a city grant and was approved for funding of $450,000 to help pay for the project. The council also approved research to install a new water tower. Lee Beckman of Milano and Grunloh suggested that in order to find the best place for the tower, the … Read More

Okaw Valley Takes Tri-County at LOVC Tourney

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•February 1, 2017• by Jason Brown NP Sports Editor The Okaw Valley boys’ basketball team defeated Tri-County 53-41 to take third place in the 46th annual Little Okaw Valley Conference boys’ basketball tournament in Nancy Stiff Gymnasium in Arcola Saturday. The Timberwolves took an early lead, jumping out to an 11-0 run to start the game with Garret Fritz’s two baskets and a free throw, along with some free throws made by Austin Hill. Okaw Valley advanced to gain an 18-point lead the first half but let the Titans back within six in the third quarter. In the next six … Read More

Obituaries 2-1-2017: Ron Hatfield

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Ron Hatfield Ronald Lee Hatfield, 76, of Shelbyville died at 8:45 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017 in St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Howe and Yockey Funeral Home with visitation 5-8 p.m. today (Wednesday). Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery in Shelbyville. … Read More

The Little Museum Time Has Forgotten at Mason Point

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•February 1, 2017• By Ellen Ferrera for the News Progress Up the steps of the main Mason Point building, through the front door and about 100 yards ahead you will arrive at the entrance to the magical world of the Abraham L. and Cora Ward Museum – frozen in time since it opened in 1948. Inside are some 25,000 items, many valuable and rare with mysterious origins as intriguing as the story of the museum itself. When ill health forced Mr. Ward into retirement in his early forties, he and Cora set out on train trips all over North America, … Read More