Understanding Illinois: Fermilab Looking Into the Smallest Things

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August 27, 2014 by Jim Nowlan Outside Columnist As I scribble a note for this column, I am standing 350 feet underground at a research experiment that is sending beams of trillions of neutrinos underground to a detector located 500 miles away in Minnesota. I am at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab) in west suburban Chicago, where Big Science—and big achievements—are the hallmark of the sprawling lab. Illinois has two national laboratories out of 17 in the country that are operated by the U.S. Department of Energy—Argonne in southwestern suburban Lemont is the other. Together the labs expend more … Read More

Lake Shelbyville Water Safety Tips for Labor Day Holiday

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August 27, 2014 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Shelbyville is urging those who will be spending the Labor Day weekend on or around water to follow these safety tips. Before heading out for the lake or river, be sure to have a life jacket on hand for everyone. The life jackets should be U.S. Coast Guard approved, the correct size and fit, and appropriate for the activity planned. On average, nine out of 10 people who drowned at a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lake or river project didn’t wear a life jacket. Life jackets save lives … Read More

2014 Senior Expo Sept. 9

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August 27, 2014 Mid-Illinois Senior Services, Inc. will hold the 2014 senior expo Tuesday, September 9 at the Sullivan American Legion beginning at 8:30 a.m. with a free breakfast sponsored by TnT Pizzeria, Illinois state representative Adam Brown, and state senator Chapin Rose. … Read More

Mattoon Boy Drowns at Sullivan Marina Pool Saturday

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August 27, 2014 Boy, 8, found in deep end by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com An 8-year-old boy drowned Saturday while swimming in the Sullivan Marina Pool. Reginald Fulton III of Mattoon was pronounced deceased at 7:52 p.m. at Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital according to Coles County coroner Ed Schniers.  A report by the Moultrie County Sheriff’s Department states that its office and the Sullivan Fire Department were dispatched to the Sullivan Marina swimming pool at 6:58 p.m. in reference to an unresponsive 8-year-old. According to witness statements, Fulton was seen swimming in the shallow end of the pool before then going … Read More

Despite Sudden Heat, Back to School Bash Quite the Treat

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August 27, 2014 Lovington Library plans for another event next year by Florence Hallford Lovington Reporter The Lovington Library hosted a Back to School bash Friday with the help of area churches to give local children the opportunity to play games and enter a raffle to win a pizza while they listened to music presented by A-Sharp DJ Service. While the unexpected heat wave kept attendance to the bash lower than expected, the 80 children and adults who attended enjoyed the festivities and entered the raffle by bringing school supplies to donate to Lovington Grade School. Local churches provided snacks, … Read More

Civic Center Floods After Water Heaters Misfire Sunday Morning

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August 27, 2014 For now, only cold water available for showers by Barry Featheringill Sullivan Reporter Early Sunday morning the Civic Center was flooded when one of the two 90 gallon water heaters misfired, causing steam. This in turn caused a solder joint in the 1-1/4 pipe to come loose and flood the floor in the gym and surrounding area. It is thought that, when discovered, water had been running out for between two to three hours. There were about 16 inches of water collected when the leak was discovered. Civic Center staff and volunteers worked until late Sunday pumping … Read More

Knights Win Season Opener Tuesday

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August 20, 2014 Martinez scores hat trick in victory by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com Despite an hour-and-a-half-delay to Tuesday’s season opener at Georgetown-Ridge Farm due to thunderstorms, the Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond soccer team came out on top 4-2. … Read More

Smith to Provide Consistency as New Coach

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August 20, 2014 Lady Red starting with clean slate by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com After having three different coaches in three years, Sullivan volleyball looks poised for some consistency. Earlier this year Krista Smith was hired as a guidance counselor for the high school and was also asked about the possibility of coaching volleyball, a prospect the 2007 Edwards County graduate thought too good to be true. “When they talked about the coaching position during the interview I was elated because it’s volleyball, it’s the sport that I love,” said Smith. “I am geared up for this year, and I can … Read More

ALAHA Golf To Attempt Break Through in AA

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August 20, 2014 Another strong year expected  by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com Despite going 15-3 last year, the Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond/Arcola golf team bowed out early in the postseason after being bumped up to double A regional play in Mahomet. There they faced schools such as Mattoon, Champaign Centennial, and Monticello. And this year could see a similar grouping, but head coach Tyler Renshaw believes his team will be better equipped to make a run for sectionals. “We had a great season last year,” said Renshaw. “We got a tough draw with double A. I think we probably would have gotten out as … Read More