News Progress

2015 At the regular city council meeting, Streets and Public Improvements Commissioner Monty LeCrone announced that it would be his last time attending. “Thanks for all of your cooperation,” he said. “I hope we got everything in good shape in the last four years.” Although April had a few cold stretches, the statewide average temperature for the month was 54.1 degrees, 1.7 degrees above average, according to Illinois State Climatologist Jim Angel, Illinois State Water Survey, University of Illinois. Sullivan senior and basketball player Emily Neuhauser signed her letter of intent committing to play basketball at Lake Land College in … Read More

Claire Mihlbachler, 10, throws a tomahawk at her target, with dead-center results. This past weekend, beginning April 25th and wrapping up on the 27th, the Prairieland Frontiersmen held their 49th annual “Spring Rendezvous”. A number of matches were held, including hike and knife woods walk, pistol match, ladies’ woods walk, novelty shoot, and traditional bow shoot. At least 100 people set up camp, dressed in the period and competed in this 3-day event. … Read More

Pictured is Avery Matheson, 2, as she races from the start line with her peers to fill her Easter basket at the “Easter Eggstravaganza”, held on Saturday, April 26th, hosted by Heritage Woods. Originally scheduled for the prior weekend but moved due to poor weather, there was still a large turnout for not only the egg hunt, but also the animals (including “Humphry”, a camel), pony and horse rides, bouncy houses and inflatables, food trucks, bike and adult basket giveaways, local first responder presence as well as other attractions. … Read More