Local Veterans Share Military Experiences at Senior Center

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More than 50 Attend  •November 9, 2016• By Ellen Ferrera for the News Progress Nearly 50 veterans and their spouses attended a special luncheon in their honor at the senior center on Monday. The event was generously underwritten by the First Mid Illinois Bank and the First National Bank of Sullivan with door prizes and dessert provided by Sarah Bush Lincoln peace meal program. Mike Gross, Charlie Bragg and Mike Keown of the American Legion Post presented a short program telling of their military experiences. Keown then gave a brief history of Veterans Day. He said, “The Sullivan Post was … Read More

Illinois Department of Insurance Announces Start of Open Enrollment

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•November 9, 2016• With significant changes in the health care marketplace across the country consumers are encouraged to compare options before enrolling or re-enrolling in health coverage. The Illinois Department of Insurance (DOI) today announced that Qualified Health Programs (QHPs) are now available to Illinois residents at Get Covered Illinois and Healthcare.gov. Due to the significant changes to the plans and prices from plan year 2016, DOI is encouraging all Illinois residents to take their time and compare plans. “The Illinois Department of Insurance recognizes the challenges Illinois consumers will face as they try to decide on a health care … Read More

Red Cross Blood Drive

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•November 9, 2016• The Sullivan American Legion Post 68 and the American Red Cross are sponsoring a blood drive at the Sullivan American Legion noon-6 p.m., Friday, November 11. Blood donors are encouraged to call drive coordinator, Jeri Davis, at 217-273-9456 to schedule. appointment. Donors may also go to redcrossblood.org to schedule an appointment. This is a critical time for blood donations. Blood supplies can be at critical low levels due to holiday traveling and vacations. Walk ins are welcome and appreciated; however, having an appointment decreases donor wait time and ensures adequate red cross staffing. … Read More

Illinois Department of Insurance Announces Start of Open Enrollment

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•November 9, 2016• With significant changes in the health care marketplace across the country consumers are encouraged to compare options before enrolling or re-enrolling in health coverage. The Illinois Department of Insurance (DOI) today announced that Qualified Health Programs (QHPs) are now available to Illinois residents at Get Covered Illinois and Healthcare.gov. Due to the significant changes to the plans and prices from plan year 2016, DOI is encouraging all Illinois residents to take their time and compare plans. “The Illinois Department of Insurance recognizes the challenges Illinois consumers will face as they try to decide on a health care … Read More

Salary Improvements Recommended for County Workers

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Longevity Increases Proposed •November 9, 2016• By Mike Brothers A plan to improve the salary structure for Moultrie County office employees was approved by the county board personnel committee Nov. 1. Committee chair Roger Glazebrook presented a plan to increase new employee starting salary from $18,000 to $19,000 per year. An opening in the supervisor of assessments office prompted the county to increase the advertised starting salary to $19,000 earlier and had not addressed the issue for other county offices. A delegation from the courthouse office employees presented an alternative pay schedule proposal to the county board earlier that included … Read More

Remember When? 11-9-2016

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Compiled by Bekki Ferguson-Stevens 25 Years AgoThis Week Sullivan Middle School students will present Peter Pan at 7:30 p.m. Friday in the Sullivan High School gym. Among the students appearing in the performance are Jill Farris as Liza, Katie Carlock as Tootles, Hollie Eaton as Bear, Nick Rodgers as Peter Pan, Steve Book as Captain Hook, Kevin Towle as Mr. Darling, Angie Mossman as Mrs. Darling and Kim Gaither as the lion. Four Moultrie County residents were awarded undergraduate degrees during spring commencement ceremonies at Southern Illinois University. Trent E. Doty and Shawn J. Patrick of Lovington and Bradley E. … Read More

Obituaries 11-9-2016: James Gibbons

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James Gibbons James W. Gibbons, 71, of Lovington, formerly of Sullivan, died at 2:27 p.m. Thursday, November 3, 2016 in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. Graveside services were at 1:30 p.m. Monday in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan was in charge of arrangements. … Read More

Sparrow’s Annual Auction

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•November 9, 2016• Sparrow’s Unlimited 22nd annual auction for families in need is Saturday, Dec.3 at Jerry’s East End in Lovington. Auction items will be available for viewing all day at the East End auction location. Some items include cedar outdoor swing set, propane four-burner grill, large charcoal grill, large Cubs pallet sign, seven foot pre-lit Christmas tree, lots of holiday items, Cubs blanket, Cardinals blanket, Amish snowplow, Tin Man and much more. … Read More