Cathrine’s Keeps Offering Unique Gifts

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•November 30, 2016• By Ellen Ferrera for the News Progress Cathrine’s and West 5 Coffee and Wine Bar – these two stores in one are most welcoming and delightful. The owner is Cathrine Craig, but this is truly a family business. Husband, JR, is the barrista and her son-in-law does all of the custom framing. But her daughter and mother also put in time to help keep everything running smoothly. “We felt that Sullivan needed a unique retail shop with a unique shopping experience for those looking for something special not found in the mall shops,” explained Craig. “We have … Read More

Menus 11-30-2016

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Senior Peace Meal For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770 Monday, Dec. 5 – Ham & beans, copper carrots, corn bread, purple plum. Tuesday, Dec. 6 – Taco salad w/meat, lettuce, cheese, beans, tomatoes, sour cream & taco sauce, taco chips, pineapple, orange bread. Wednesday, Dec. 7 – Stuffed peppers in sauce, corn, Italian green beans, whole grain wheat, brownies. Thursday, Dec. 8  – Pork loin in gravy, mashed potatoes, spinach, whole grain wheat, cherry cobbler. Friday, Dec. 9 – Beef stroganoff over noodles, Venetian blend vegetables, spiced apple rings, roll, banana. Sullivan Pre-School Breakfast Monday, Dec. 5 – … Read More

Millikin’s 83rd Cookie Party

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•November 30, 2016• A long-standing tradition at Millikin University, the 83rd annual Cookie Party will be held for members of the University community on Wednesday, Dec. 7, from 2-4 p.m. in Lower Richards Treat University Center on Millikin’s campus. The annual event is held every year as a highlight and celebration for the holiday season at Millikin, as well as give the students a “boost” before final exams are administered. The party will showcase the baking talents of many in the university community, providing over 5,000 cookies for all to sample. The event also includes great holiday music provided by … Read More

Understanding Illinois: The Center Is Not Holding and the Future is at Stake

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•November 30, 2016• By Jim Nowlan NP Guest Columnist I spoke post-election to the Current Events Class in Evanston, 30 or so mature and very successful professional and business couples who have been meeting for decades to assay the world around them. Over coffee before my remarks, I learned that most couples had been unfavorable to Trump. I also sensed that their children and adult grandchildren were married and part of what I call the two-income “double professional” class, and doing very well. In this election, Evanston and most of the suburbs in the once reliably GOP “golden crescent” around … Read More

Deer Take Over 50,000 First Firearm Week

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•November 30, 2016• Hunters in Illinois harvested a preliminary total of 54,452 deer during the first weekend of the Illinois Firearm Deer Season Nov. 18-20. Hunters took 57,870 deer during the first firearm weekend in 2015. Illinois’ seven-day Firearm Deer Season will conclude Dec. 1-4. Other deer hunting opportunities in the weeks ahead include: • Muzzleloader-Only Deer Season Dec. 9-11; … Read More

Mexican Doctoral Students Brought to U of I

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Research partnership on diabetes, obesity also approved •November 30, 2016• The University of Illinois System signed an agreement that will bring doctoral students funded by Mexico to U of I System universities and approved a partnership for diabetes and obesity research during a visit to Mexico last week by President Tim Killeen and a delegation of senior leaders. Agreements also were signed that will provide a foundation for new academic and research partnerships with Mexico’s largest university and the country’s leading research institute. The four-day trip, from Nov. 14-17, was arranged to explore new educational and research collaborations in Mexico, … Read More

Obituaries 11-30-2016: Janet Mitchell

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Janet Mitchell A funeral service for Janet R. Mitchell, 81, of Champaign was held at noon November 26 in Mackey-Wright Funeral Home in Monticello. Interment was in Monticello Township Cemetery. She died at 7:32 a.m. November 20, 2016 in McKinley Court in Decatur. … Read More

Obituaries 11-30-2016: Cecil Burgess

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Cecil Burgess Cecil R. Burgess, 95, of Sullivan passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family at 11:01 p.m. Saturday, November 26, 2016. Celebration of Life services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Don Lusk and Pastor Fred Hauck officiating. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. today  (Wednesday). Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan with military rites conducted by Sullivan American Legion Post #68. The family suggests casual attire. … Read More

Chamber Of Commerce Welcomes New Intern

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•November 30, 2016• By Ellen Ferrera for the News Progress Chamber of Commerce executive director Laurrie Minor welcomed me into her office and introduced me to her new intern, Melinda Calhoun-Hurt who was just completing her fifth day on the job. Calhoun-Hurt is from Memphis, Tennessee and is a senior at Lake Land College majoring in administrative executive assistantship. She learned about the position from her sister Amy who works at Moultrie County Counseling. Minor said “I have had other interns from high school, but Melinda is the first one working on a degree in this job category so we … Read More