News Progress

•November 16, 2016• Illinois Department of Human Rights Director Janice Glenn today issued a reminder of the anti-discrimination protections available under the Illinois Human Rights Act to active duty service members and veterans of the armed forces. State law prohibits discrimination based on military status and also protects employers from discrimination complaints if they establish a hiring preference for veterans. “While we come together as a nation and state to recognize the commitment made by our veterans, it is important to publicize the strong legal protections available in Illinois to those who have served, including freedom from unlawful discrimination,” said … Read More

Special Recognition Deserved for an Outstanding Job! To the Editor, Knowing how busy the County Clerk’s office would be the last week of early voting Mary White and I volunteered to work as election judges in the office. I had done this before but never had it been so busy with people registering to vote for the first time, people updating their addresses and name changes, plus people wanting information about items on the ballot. Many came because they simply wanted to vote early. All the while, the phones were ringing, and regular business “not” dealing with the election was being conducted. … Read More

Senior Peace Meal For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770 Monday, Nov. 21 – Turkey, mashed potatoes w/gravy, seasoned green beans, dressing, chunky applesauce. Tuesday, Nov. 22 – Baked ham, candied sweet potatoes, buttered Midori blend vegetables, whole grain roll, pie. Wednesday, Nov. 23 – Chili w/beans, mixed lettuce salad w/dressing pkt., pears, crackers, cake. … Read More

•November 16, 2016• By Katie Gingerich FFA Reporter The 89th National FFA Convention was held in Indianapolis, Ind. on October 19-22. Janette Comstock, Colton Romine, Zane Crist, Bri Smith, Adam Hingson, Makenna Green, Adam Day, and Katie Gingerich represented ALAH at the convention. They were accompanied by their advisor Wendy Leenerts and chaperone, Monica Green. The ALAH FFA members stayed in Indianapolis for three days. They attended the first general session of the convention on October 19. FFA members were able to hear from the featured speaker, Diana Nyad, who is the first person to swim from Florida to Cuba … Read More

•November 16, 2016• The Sullivan American Legion will host a quarter auction fundraiser for Fisher House Foundation Friday, December 9. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. for browsing with the vendors, and the quarter auction will begin at 7 p.m. in the Legion Hall. Light snacks will be available and a cash bar open. A donation per person bidding will be accepted at the door with proceeds going to Fisher House Foundation. … Read More