Washington Street Plaza For a Place to Relax Downtown

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•June 15, 2016• Downtown Plaza Offers Washington Square Plaza in Sullivan is giving visitors a place to enjoy the outdoors only a few steps away from downtown shops and activities. Located at the northeast corner of the square adjacent to The Little Theatre, Sullivan Chamber and Economic Development has been working the past several months on ideas to create a patio area downtown. “When we began looking into ways to attract traffic downtown 10 years ago, our consultant recommended closing the block to create a walkway and patio for visitors,” SCED Director Stepheny McMahon said, noting the city wasn’t interested … Read More

How to Succeed Opens at Theatre

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•June 15, 2016• The Little Theatre production of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying starts Wednesday, June 15 and runs through June 26. Shows at the Sullivan theatre are 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Wednesdays; 8 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. The production is based on the award winning 1960s Broadway musical hit about a man who climbs the corporate ladder to success with little skill and a lot of smooze. … Read More

Illinois Department of Public Health Offers Safety Tips for Heat

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•June 15, 2016• With high temperatures expected, Illinois Department of Public Health Director Nirav D. Shah, M.D., J.D. is urging Illinoisans to take preventive actions to avoid heat-related illness such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke. “High heat and humidity can lead to serious health problems. It’s important for people to recognize the signs of heat related illness and take action to prevent becoming sick,” said director Shah. “To help your body cope with high temperatures take steps to stay cool, increase your fluid intake, decrease your activities and wear appropriate clothing.” • Stay in air-conditioned buildings. Cooling centers may … Read More

Budget Impasse Costing State Millions in Lost Revenue

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•June 15, 2016• The state of Illinois earned $7.8 million less in investment income the first quarter of 2016 as a result of the budget impasse, Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs said today. That translates into projected missed earnings of $31.2 million for 2016. Threats of unplanned fund sweeps and the need to pay court-ordered bills required the treasurer’s office to make short-term investments that prioritized cash availability rather than longer-term, higher-yielding investment opportunities. “A budget is a spending plan. Without a spending plan, it is very difficult to know what money is needed for basic government operations and what money … Read More

Hope Holds for City Wide Clean up, Outside Collector is Sought

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•June 15, 2016• By Ariana Cherry For the News Progress Sullivan City Council took action toward scheduling a citywide clean up day at the June 13 meeting. Mayor Ann Short explained that it wasn’t because of the cost that the city couldn’t have citywide clean up day after the townwide rummage, it was because both Doty and Advanced Disposal had refused to do the services. Without the existing collectors on which to rely, the city is seeking outside services and decided to contact PDC/Area Disposal for quotes. PDC/Area Disposal of Peoria has serviced Arthur’s townwide clean up in the past. … Read More

New Principal for A-H Grade School

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•June 8, 2016• By Ariana Cherry For the News Progress The principal of Atwood-Hammond Grade School Lindsay Blickenstaff resigned in April. This left an open position within the Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond school district finding a replacement who wouldn’t be too far away. Arthur Grade School kindergarten teacher Kristin Nall was interested in the vacancy. “I have had my administration degree since 2007. I have been looking to move forward in administration the last couple of years. My heart is and always will be in this school district. When the opportunity came up for me to stay in the district that I am … Read More

How to Succeed Opens at Theatre

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•June 9, 2016• The Little Theatre production of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying starts Wednesday, June 15 and runs through June 26. Shows at the Sullivan theatre are 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Wednesdays; 8 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. The production is based on the award winning 1960s Broadway musical hit about a man who climbs the corporate ladder to success with little skill and a lot of smooze. … Read More

Bethany Honors Vets

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•June 8, 2016• The 2016 Bethany Celebration is set for June 24 and 25. American Legion Post 507 will  be honoring those who served the country with a display of pictures and memorabilia. Terry Muzzy is coordinating this event and may be reached at 412-0185 to contribute items or find out more information. The Bethany United Methodist Church is sponsoring a baking contest Saturday, June 25 with the grand prize winner announced at 7 p.m. More information about categories and prizes is forthcoming. … Read More