Understanding Illinois: Federal Courts Manage Much of Illinois Government

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•October 5, 2016• By Jim Nowlan NP Guest Columnist This is another in a periodic series of columns on “politics and policy in Illinois.” I tell my students that policy advocates appeal to any level or branch of government that might be responsive, including the courts. The Illinois state judiciary has not, however, generally inserted itself into state government policy and management. As John Marshall Law School professor Ann Lousin observes, “The Illinois Supreme Court has a good sensitivity about the separation of powers.” “The Illinois Supreme Court is not, for example, going to touch school funding because the legislature … Read More

SOV Football Game Slips Away Against Maroons

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•October 5, 2016• Kirk Whitaker NP Sports Reporter The third quarter has been the difference in all the losses for Sullivan Okaw Valley this football season. The Redskins moved the ball on Clinton first in the second half, then scored via a 5-yard touchdown run from freshman quarterback Luke Harlan. Harlan replacing an injured Brett Tuttle fired a two point conversion pass to Bryce Farris to put the game within one point. “I thought he (Harlan) did a great job for a freshman,” Redskins’ head coach Gerald Temples congratulated. “We tried to make it simple. I thought he did a … Read More

Menus 10-5-2016

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Senior Peace Meal For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770 Monday, Oct. 10 – Ham & beans, copper carrots, corn bread, purple plums. Tuesday, Oct. 11 – Taco salad w/meat, lettuce, cheese, beans, tomatoes, sour cream & taco sauce, pineapple, taco chips, orange bread. Wednesday, Oct. 12 – Stuffed peppers in sauce, corn, Italian green beans, whole grain wheat, brownies. … Read More

Obituaries 10-5-2016: Kay Dorman

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Kay Dorman Kay Joan Dorman, 74, of Decatur passed away at 9:57 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016 in Mason Point in Sullivan. A memorial visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9 at Sullivan American Legion. The family requests casual attire. McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan is assisting with arrangements. … Read More

The Flying Moodys: It All Began In Dalton City

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•October 5, 2016• By Emily Stutzman For the News Progress “Flying is a romance, an adventure, and here’re the guys that practically wrote the book on it. I can’t overemphasize the fact that it was a pleasure and honor to know both of them.” This is how Bob Waddell, of Illiopolis, describes the Moody brothers, Hunter and Humphrey. Born in the small town of Dalton City, Illinois, the sons of Edward and Ethel Moody, the brothers were avid aviators from a young age. The older of the two, Hunter, showed an interest in flying at age nine, inspired by Charles’ … Read More

Sullivan Girls Take Golf Title at Fox Prairie

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•October 5, 2016• The Sullivan boys’ and girls’ golf teams competed in the conference tournament at Fox Prairie Golf Course Tuesday. The boys earned second with a team score of 354. Caden Ellis placed third with a 78. The girls’ team placed first beating the teams from Tuscola and St. Teresa with a score of 397. Since there were not five teams competing, it does not count as a conference title however. … Read More

ALAH FFA Greenhands Attend U of I Conference

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•October 5, 2016• Brennen Key and Clayton Young of the Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond FFA Chapter attended the Greenhand conference at the University of Illinois September 21. The leadership conference focused on first year FFA members from 45 chapters around the state. First year FFA members, also known as Greenhands, participated in a series of three hands-­on workshops that centered on the Road to Success: Heart, Brain, and Courage theme. Students were encouraged to consider their passions and to discover how FFA involvement and academic achievement can equip them to achieve their dreams. When asked what their favorite part of the conference was, … Read More

Sixth Warmest September in Illinois

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•October 5, 2016• September was the sixth warmest on record with statewide records going back to 1895. The statewide average temperature was 70.7 degrees, 4.5 degrees above normal, according to State Climatologist Jim Angel, Illinois State Water Survey, University of Illinois. This year, September was tied in sixth place with 2005. The warmest September on record was a tie between 1933 and 1925 with a statewide average temperature of 72.2 degrees. … Read More