Understanding Illinois: Illinois Could be Player in GOP Presidential Race
•November 4, 2015• By Jim Nowlan NP Guest Columnist For the first time in four decades, Illinois Republicans may well be players in the presidential sweepstakes at our March 15 primary. In 1976, GOP primary voters gave Gerald Ford a big win in Illinois over Ronald Reagan and thus helped Ford beat the California governor by a nose later at the party’s convention. Ford went on to lose to Jimmy Carter that November. Since then, the nomination has been locked up long before the Illinois primary. This time around is likely to be different. First, the GOP has a number … Read More
Obituaries 11-4-2015: Katie Miller
Katie Miller A funeral service for Katie Marie Miller, 67, of Lovington was held at 9 a.m. Saturday in the family residence. Burial was in Otto Cemetery in Arthur. Edwards Funeral Home in Arcola assisted the family with arrangements. She died at 9:26 a.m. Wednesday Oct. 28, 2015 in her residence. … Read More
National Award for Sullivan Alum
•November 4, 2015• by Stu D. Baker for the News Progress Kathy Best received the 2015 Distinguished Alumni Award from the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) at the annual meeting held in Austin, Tex. Best, daughter of the late News Progress publishers Robert and Marion Best, helped lead The Seattle Times to three Pulitzer Prizes. She is a 1975 graduate of Sullivan High School and spent her life around the small town newspaper business operated by her parents. After attending Southern Illinois University and University of Illinois in Springfield, professional life has sent Best to metro newspapers … Read More
Letter to the Editor: Start Bragging
•November 4, 2015• Sullivan-it’s time to start bragging on my town. We have the best firemen, ambulance workers a small town could ever have. We have had to use them a couple of times, and they are all great! Larry Edwards had my 93 year old aunt laughing all the way to the hospital-she loved it. We just called the city guys, Roger Betzler and crew, to cut down a tree and they were here in minutes. They were working on another job, but they stopped and came here. … Read More
LLC Giving Distinguished Service Award
•November 4, 2015• Lake Land College is now accepting nominations for the 2016 Lake Land College Distinguished Service Award. This is the 36th year for the Distinguished Service Award, which is designed for individuals whose exemplary service and contributions have benefited Lake Land College or its affiliated organizations such as the Lake Land College Foundation, college divisions or student organizations. Nominations may be submitted online at www.lakelandcollege.edu/col/awards/distinguishedservice.cfm or by requesting and submitting the nomination form to the Senior Executive to the President Jean Anne Grunloh at jgrunloh@lakelandcollege.edu or 217-234-5329. … Read More
Remember When? 11-4-2015
Compiled by Bekki Ferguson-Stevens 25 Years Ago This Week American Quarter Horse enthusiast Wayne Robinson of Bethany has qualified his American Quarter Horse, Brandy Mac Bee, for the 17th Annual AQHA World Championship Show Nov. 7-17 in Oklahoma City. Pleasant weather, both warm and clear, contributed to one of the largest crowds ever to attend the 56th annual Kiwanis Club Halloween parade Wednesday night on the Sullivan square. More than 500 people received treats, and prizes were awarded to winners in 10 divisions. The Chris Ray family took first place in the family groups division followed by the Dan Flannell family … Read More
Redskins Get Run Over by Newton
•November 4, 2015• by Keith Stewart For the NewsProgress When you think of Newton, you might as well think of a pair of brutal running backs who are almost impossible to stop, particularly junior Mitch Bierman. Such was the case Saturday when the Eagles defeated SOV 46-21 with a 400-plus rushing attack, including Bierman’s own 295 yards on 22 carries for three touchdowns. “They’re a darn good football team, and that’s a good back,” said SOV head coach Gerald Temples. “We worked our tail off on run fits and stuff for the cutback, and they’re good enough, and he’s good … Read More
Affordable Health Screenings Coming to Lovington
•November 4, 2015• Residents living in and around the Lovington may learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and other chronic serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening. First Church of God will host this community event Dec. 7. The site is located at 232 W State Street in Lovington. Screenings can check for: … Read More
Sullivan Schools Add Instagram to Social Media Offerings
See what’s going on •November 4, 2015• By Mike Brothers Sullivan Community Unit District 300 added Instagram to its list of social media offerings in October. “Using Instagram gives our community another way to “see” what is going on without needing to subscribe to other services,” IT Director Mark Waelde said. The idea to ad Instagram started with a suggestion to increase community access through social media from superintendent Brad Tuttle. The feed began October 22 with Waelde noting it took only about an hour from registration, converting images, adding a slide show to placing it on the website. He … Read More