Montero’s Grand Slam Give Cubs Game One, Kershaw Slams the Door Shut to Even the Series

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•October 19, 2016• Kirk Whitaker NP Sports Column MLB playoff madness is officially here! While the Indians cruise through the American League portion of the playoffs, the Cubs have been getting the job done but not near as easily. Saturday night’s miracle grand slam by backup catcher Miguel Montero, followed by a solo shot from Dexter Fowler, after Aroldis Chapman somehow escaped a bases loaded no-out situation with only a tie score going into the bottom of the eighth only begins to explain the pressure and joy felt by anyone watching the game.  … Read More

Sullivan Schools Continue Academic Progress

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•October 19, 2016• Sullivan Unit District #300 met Tuesday, October 11 accepting the district audit and a handbook for volunteers. Superintendent Brad Tuttle explained the expanded use of volunteers has led to the development of a volunteer handbook as a general guide toward how and what is acceptable while volunteering within the school. Tuttle noted the district is appreciative of the volunteers and hopes the handbook will provide a guideline. In principal Dan Allen’s report he explained the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is in operation at Sullivan Elementary School. Most classrooms have reading volunteers whole listen to students read … Read More

County Board Addresses Some Salary Issues

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•October 19, 2016• Moultrie County Board met Thursday, Oct. 13 approving a levy reduction and some employee salary issues. Budget and finance chair Ron White proposed the county fund levy be reduced from $925,000 to $875,000 annually which was approved unanimously. Reinstatement of the previous employee bonus line item to $500 for full time employees was approved for a total of $15,000. Part time amounts will vary. Personnel committee chairman Roger Glazebrook moved to approve the appointment of Lori Barringer as interim supervisor of assessments which was unanimous. At the previous budget and finance committee meeting an advertised starting salary … Read More

Knights Dig AOC, Play for Breast Cancer Awareness

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•October 19, 2016• Kirk Whitaker NP Sports The Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond Knights (20-6) won more than one way on the court Oct. 17 against the Arthur Okaw Christian Tigers. The Knights took down the Tigers 25-16, 25-15 on Dig Pink night–the annual event to raise funds in the attempt to find a cure for breast cancer. They also raised more than $1,000 to donate to cancer research. “The girls did a nice job of selling their shirts and getting people involved,” coach Emily Crossman complimented. “I would like to give a huge thank you to the boosters for all their support with … Read More

Understanding Illinois: State of Democracy in Illinois Uneven at Best

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•October 19, 2016• By Jim Nowlan NP Guest Columnist My sample election ballot offers me slim pickings in terms of votes I can cast that might make a difference. We can do better. The presidential camps long ago conceded Illinois to Hillary. As you have probably noticed, there is little active campaigning in our state. As most readers know, ours is not a popular election for president. Instead, it is a contest in which most states cast all their electoral votes based on the winner of the state’s overall popular vote. (Electors are apportioned to states somewhat proportionate to population.) … Read More

Sullivan Girls’ Golf Advance to Sectional Competition

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•October 12, 2016• Sullivan High School girls’ golf team competed in regionals at Oak Terrace Golf Course Wednesday. With breezy conditions, lots of rain and a tough back nine, the girls tied with Monticello with a score of 410. But in a tie-breaker of going to the fifth score, Sullivan earned second place, advancing them to the Lincoln Sectionals. Brooke Tuttle shot an 89, earning fifth place and the low score for Sullivan. Addison Darush earned second lowest score with a 105. Alexis Britton had a 107, and Tatum Ellis and Irie Dulin both shot 109 for the girls. This … Read More

Correction

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•October 12, 2016• In the October 5, 2016 edition of the News Progress an error was made in the page 4 story “Sunshine Savings…” In the photo with Mike Fowler Kim Harris was incorrectly identified as Kim Miller. Our apologies for the mistake. … Read More

Understanding Illinois: Electioneering Not Much Changed Since Roman Republic

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•October 12, 2016• By Jim Nowlan NP Guest Columnist In 64 BC, Quintus T. Cicero gave the following advice to his more famous brother, during Cicero’s successful campaign for consul of the Roman Republic that year: Exploit the weaknesses of your opponents (he had two), flatter voters shamelessly, promise them anything, and give people hope. He undoubtedly added, though it is not recorded: Spend buckets of money, as they did back then. There are four resources available to any campaign: money, people, time and skill. All are limited, though money appears almost limitless in Illinois legislative campaigns this year. Abraham … Read More

Sullivan Legion Inaugural Show

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•October 12, 2016• The Sullivan American Legion with the help of “Sullivan Street Machine Assn.” will hold their inaugural car-truck-motorcycle show Sunday, October 23 on the south lawn of the Sullivan American Legion. Registration will be held 10 a.m.-noon with judging shortly after registration. Awards will be announced at 3 p.m. The first 25 entries registered will receive dash plaques. Top 20 entries will receive a plaque along with an overall “best of show”. Food and drinks will be available in the Legion hall, and A-Sharp DJ Service will provide music for the event. … Read More