July 16, 2014 Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) has a tradition of having his staff hold office hours in addition to those he holds himself. This is an opportunity to meet with someone from Shimkus’ office in your hometown. … Read More
Floyd Morton Memorial services for Floyd L. “Morty” Morton, 88, of Sullivan were held at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday) in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Interment will be at a later date in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. … Read More
Van Buren street in Sullivan will be closed between Jefferson and Adams on July 18 from 5-8 p.m. for the event Full Throttle Bike Night at the Toy Bar. For more information or questions, contact the city building at 728-4383. … Read More
Mudgie’s soft grand-opening set for Saturday by Joash Tiarks Reporting in Sullivan There is at least one new store opening this Friday in Sullivan, but for shop owner Robin Vaughn it is a familiar routine. Vaughn has owned and run the Thrifty Boutique for the last five years, first in Decatur before then moving to Arthur. But prohibitive rent prices there recently forced her to close up shop and look elsewhere for options, which brought her to Sullivan. However, Vaughn realized an immediate conflict: there is already a similarly named shop in town. With the proposed opening date of July 18 … Read More
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July 16, 2014 Citing the city an example of a community that has taken the initiative to assure a continued quality of life for its citizens, Kevin Gaden, President & CEO of the Illinois Municipal Utilities Association (IMUA), named Sullivan as the 2014 IMUA Member Community of the Year. … Read More
July 16, 2014 Zachary Coon has been awarded a scholarship by the Illinois Lumber and Material Dealers Association Foundation. Coon graduated from Sullivan High School in the spring of 2011 and attended Lake Land College studying building construction technology before transferring to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville where he is working towards his bachelor’s degree in construction management with a minor in business administration. … Read More
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July 16, 2014 by Tyler Harvey Mo-Do Farm Bureau Manager It is amazing how time flies. It doesn’t feel like we are past the Fourth of July, but here we are in the middle of the month. I hope everyone had an enjoyable Fourth with family and friends. I honestly cannot remember the last time it was so cool on the summer holiday. … Read More