Good Times at Senior Center Halloween Party

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•November 9, 2016• By Ellen Ferrera For the News Progress The Sullivan Senior Center was the place to be Monday afternoon as nearly 50 seniors attended the 12th annual Halloween party. “It’s the most anticipated party of the year. They love the food but really enjoy the games we create for them,” said executive director, Kathi Shackles. The staff prepared a buffet of holiday treats, but the fun began with the games which included guessing the number of m&m’s in a jar, a word scramble, a stack the cups contest and the ever popular wrap the mummy contest which involved … Read More

Lovington SAL Decorates Cemeteries for Veterans Day

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•November 9, 2016• The Lovington Sons of the American Legion line the outside entrances of local cemeteries with American Flags to honor all veterans for Veterans Day Friday, November 11. Flags for individual headstones are available for loan at the Lovington American Legion Post 429. The legion is open Monday through Saturday at noon and 1 p.m. on Sunday. Cemeteries decorated for Veterans Day include Hewitt, St. Isidore, Turner, Miller and Keller. … Read More

Obituaries 11-9-2016: Daniel Flint

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Daniel Flint Daniel Joseph Flint, 54, of Findlay died Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016 in his home. A funeral service to celebrate his life was held at 10 a.m. today (Wednesday) in Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home in Decatur. Burial was in Graceland Cemetery. … Read More

Understanding Illinois: Post-Election State Governance Prognosis Poor

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•November 9, 2016• By Jim Nowlan NP Guest Columnist Is there any chance Illinois political leaders will address the state’s woeful budget impasse in any meaningful way after this election? The prognosis is extremely poor. Scores of millions have been spent by Gov. Bruce Rauner and House speaker Mike Madigan on toxic ads in state legislative races that go so far as to characterize opponents as chummy with sexual perverts. Thus, there will be little enthusiasm among those who survive the slime for making nice with the governor or the House speaker, respectively. Kumbaya is going to be hard to … Read More

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