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Sullivan Elementary School Gold Slip Qualifiers

News Progress Posted on March 9, 2016 by webmasterMarch 9, 2016

•March 9, 2016• Students who go above and beyond to follow Sullivan Elementary School expectations of “be safe, be responsible, and be respectful” are awarded a “Gold Slip” which is displayed in the hallway for everyone to see along with a picture. In the months of January and February five students qualified for this honor. Corey Wilson stopped and helped a kindergarten student who had spilled milk all over himself and the floor. He didn’t leave until the student and the floor were clean. Mikaela Guest was voluntarily cleaning up the classroom after the Valentine’s Day party while all the … Read More

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Fire Destroys Woodworking Business (photo page)

News Progress Posted on March 9, 2016 by webmasterMarch 9, 2016

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Dr. Cahill Earns Recertification in Nuclear Cardiology

News Progress Posted on March 9, 2016 by webmasterMarch 9, 2016

•March 9, 2016• Cardiologist Thomas Cahill, MD, recently became a “Diplomate of the Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology” after passing the recertification examination in December. Dr. Cahill provides cardiology care for people at Sarah Bush Lincoln through the Prairie Heart Institute partnership. He has more than 33 years’ experience in the management of all acute and chronic cardiac conditions. Dr. Cahill earned his medical degree from Saint Louis University School of Medicine where he also completed an internship, residency and fellowship in cardiology. Passionate about providing top quality care, “Cardiology is an amazing field that is constantly advancing and new … Read More

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Obituaries 3-9-2016: Joe Funk

News Progress Posted on March 9, 2016 by webmasterMarch 9, 2016

Joe Funk Joseph ‘Joe’ Funk, 74, of Bethany, died at 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 7, 2016 peacefully in his home, surrounded by his family. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Thursday in Marrowbone Township Cemetery in Bethany with the Rev. Tim Moon officiating. There will be no visitation. Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan is in charge of arrangements. … Read More

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Burch Gets Four Years

News Progress Posted on March 9, 2016 by webmasterMarch 9, 2016

•March 9, 2016• Wade Burch was sentenced to four years with the Department of Corrections in Moultrie County Circuit court Monday, March 8 by Judge Dan L. Flannell. Burch, 26, of Shelbyville had pled guilty to aggravated criminal sexual abuse January 13. In addition to the four year sentence Burch will face two years mandatory supervised release. He was given credit for five days served in Moultrie County Jail April 23-27, 2015. Burch has since been free on $100,000 bond, of which the balance was returned to the posting person. Aggravated sexual assault is a Class I felony carrying a … Read More

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Sullivan FFA Alumni Auction Approaches

News Progress Posted on March 9, 2016 by webmasterMarch 9, 2016

•March 9, 2016• Sullivan Future Farmers of America is hosting the fifth annual Sullivan FFA alumni auction. Held on Saturday, March 19 in Sullivan High School gym a complimentary meal by the alumni and Terry Warren will start at 4 p.m. … Read More

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Obituaries 3-9-2016: Arthur Vallicelli

News Progress Posted on March 9, 2016 by webmasterMarch 9, 2016

Arthur Vallicelli Arthur E. Vallicelli, 97, of Savoy, formerly of Sullivan, passed away at 9:54 a.m. Saturday, March 5, 2016 in his home in Savoy. Graveside services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan with military rites by Sullivan American Legion Post #68. McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan handled arrangements. … Read More

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David and the Giants Perform for Dolan Benefit

News Progress Posted on March 9, 2016 by webmasterMarch 9, 2016

•March 9, 2016• Dear Sullivan Community, Leah Hale Dolan, 32 years old, wife of Aaron, mother of Isabel, and daughter-in-law of Pastor Dave and Debbie Dolan, was diagnosed with stage-four cancer. It has been found in her breast and lesions found on parts of her spine and pelvis. She is receiving chemotherapy treatment at Cancer Center of America in Zion, Ill. Please remember Leah and her family in your prayers. Cards of encouragement may be sent to Leah at 413 S. Walnut St., Arthur, IL 61911 A benefit for Leah is scheduled for Saturday, April 23, at New Life Church. … Read More

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Obituaries 3-9-2016: Jerry McClure

News Progress Posted on March 9, 2016 by webmasterMarch 9, 2016

Jerry McClure Jerry Lee McClure, 73, of Sullivan passed away at 11:17 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, 2016 in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. Graveside services were held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan handled arrangements. … Read More

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Enhanced 911 Enters The Home Stretch

News Progress Posted on March 9, 2016 by webmasterMarch 9, 2016

•March 9, 2016• State agencies can be consistently inconsistent,” was how Coles County Emergency Communications CECOM Director Bernie Buttram described attempts to file the joint Coles Moultrie County joint agreement for enhanced 911 service. Buttram explained that the switch from the Illinois Commerce Commission to Illinois State Police control of the state emergency services system prompted CECOM to enlist the resources of the Coles County Regional Planning Commission to complete the filing. The planning commission’s software provided better access to the new Illinois State Police system facilitating filing the two county agreement for CECOM to provide emergency service dispatch under … Read More

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