Sullivan Kiwanis Movie Night

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At Wyman Park Saturday •August 24, 2016• Sullivan Kiwanis Club’s annual movie night will be held at dusk in Wyman Park Saturday, August 27. Everyone is invited to bring lawn chairs and blankets for the popular Disney family feature film “Up”. Concessions will be available throughout the show. Sponsored by the Sullivan Kiwanis Club, “Up” is free of charge to the general public. This year’s free family movie is courtesy of Oakwood Apothecary, Rural King and Metro Communications. Sullivan Kiwanis was originally chartered in 1960 and reorganized two years ago. The club is responsible for a variety of community activities … Read More

Gift Card Credit Scam Hits Area

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•August 24, 2016• Sullivan chief of police John Love is warning residents of the latest credit card scam in the area. “Over the past few days residents have reported receiving unsolicited credit cards,” Chief Love said, noting they want you to activate the card so the scammers can steal a person’s identity. Residents have  been receiving Amazon credit cards in the mail. The unsolicited card offers that opening the account through Chase Bank, the cardholder will receive a free Amazon $50 gift card. “The catch is, if you activate the card, the scammer takes your information and the gift card,” … Read More

Politics and Policymaking in Illinois: Rauner Breaks Mold of Illinois Governorship

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•August 24, 2016• By Jim Nowlan NP Guest Columnist This is the second in a series about “politics and policymaking in Illinois.” In his biography of Illinois governors titled “Mostly Good and Competent Men,” the late Chicago Tribune reporter Bob Howard concluded that the 40 to hold the office thus far have been, with a few notable exceptions, okay but not remarkable, certainly no visionaries among them. Are there lessons to be learned by Illinois GOP governor Bruce Rauner, who has struggled in his battles with Democratic House Speaker Mike Madigan, from those who have gone before? Maybe; maybe not. … Read More

Obituaries 8-24-2016: Dorthy Claytor

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Dorthy Claytor  Dorthy M. Claytor, 87, of Decatur died Aug. 19, 2016. A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday) in Tabernacle Baptist Church in Decatur with burial in Point Pleasant Cemetery in Long Creek. Tanzyus-Logan Funeral Service and Care handled arrangements. … Read More

Ice Cream Social Honor

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•August 24, 2016• The citizens of Sullivan are having a police and sheriff’s department appreciation social at the Sullivan V.F.W.  Saturday, August 27. Special events are planned during the 1-3 p.m. reception which will offer free ice cream, cake and cookies to those attending. “We are lucky to have such a great group of law enforcement officers in this area, and we would like to show our appreciation for what they do every day,” event coordinator Rob Young explained. For more information or to find out how to participate call 217/728-2383. … Read More

Menus 8-24-2016

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Senior Peace Meal For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770 Monday, Aug. 29 – Beef tips in gravy, mashed potatoes, buttered baby carrots, pears, bran muffin. Tuesday, Aug. 30 – Ham loaf w/glaze, German potato salad, green beans, applesauce, roll. Wednesday, Aug. 31 – Goulash w/beans, spinach salad w/Mandarin oranges and dressing packet, whole grain biscuit, warm fruit cobbler. … Read More

Reflecting on Years as a Blue Dolphin

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•August 24, 2016• By Brynna Sentel NP Columnist I wasn’t even supposed to medal in this event. In prelims I finished 11th. Only the top nine were supposed to medal. But some stroke of luck occurred, and two people scratched; suddenly I was in the ready room with eight other swimmers who I thought were better than me. I almost let my nerves get the best of me. Almost every swimmer will probably agree that the first time in the ready room is terrifying, especially when you are a small town girl such as myself. I thought back to the … Read More