Shimkus’ Staff To Be In Lovington July 9

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July 2, 2014 Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) will have a member of his staff in Moultrie County 10:30 a.m-noon Wednesday, July 9 at the Lovington Village Hall, 222 South Railroad Street. “These office hours allow you to meet face to face with my staff instead of over the telephone or having to drive to Effingham or Danville,” Shimkus explained. “The staff person will be able to handle any issue you may have regarding my office or the federal government.” … Read More

NP Closed Friday

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July 2, 2014 In observation of the Fourth of July, the News•Progress office will be closed Friday. The NP will reopen Monday with normal business hours resuming. Call 728-7381 for any questions concerning Friday’s closure. … Read More

Summer Popcorn and a Movie Program at Elizabeth Titus

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July 2, 2014 Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library’s summer popcorn and a movie program will begin on July 11 and be held each Friday afternoon at 1 p.m. with the last program occurring August 8. Pre-registration is not required with all programs free; children don’t need a library card to attend and parents / caregivers may stay and enjoy the movie and popcorn too. Children may bring a drink, snack, lunch or pillow. A staff member will stay in the room to ensure everyone behaves properly and the noise level is kept to a minimum. … Read More

Understanding Illinois: Tea Party Percolates in Princeton

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July 2, 2014 By Jim Nowlan Outside Columnist In the wake of the recent stunning defeat of U.S. House leader Eric Cantor by an anti-Establishment conservative, interest in the Tea Party has been revived. I report here on my recent visit with a small, amiable yet determined group of Tea Party activists in Princeton, Illinois, one of about 70 such local groups in the state. I promised to let them define themselves, without my editorial observations. … Read More

Obituaries 7-2-2014: Donald Hamilton

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Donald Hamilton Funeral services for Donald Hamilton, 86, of Girard were held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Elias Funeral Home in Streator. Graveside services were held in Monticello Township Cemetery in Monticello. He died June 23, 2014 in his home. … Read More

Seeing the Fruits of Labor Pay off in July

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July 2, 2014 by Kim Ridel Master Gardner Columnist I spent a week back west with my family this past week and it was a wonderful get-a-way. On my first day there, we visited a public garden in downtown Las Vegas and within minutes I could feel my fingers, hands, and arms swelling. I couldn’t believe what my body was doing to me—I just kept thinking, “I’m a gardener, I can’t be allergic to this place!” I never did find out what my body was reacting to, though the swelling went down within a few hours after leaving the garden. … Read More

Lake Land College Recognizes Students at Annual Banquet

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July 2, 2014 Lake Land College honored its students’ achievements at the annual Student Recognition Banquet held recently in Mattoon. More than 130 students were officially recognized at the event hosted by the Student Government Association. Students were recognized for their academic achievements, elected offices, and organizational roles for the academic year.  … Read More

Disaster Drill to be held during Mo-Do Fair

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The Douglas County Emergency Management Agency (DCEMA) and the Douglas County Health Department (DCHD) will conduct a drill at the Moultrie-Douglas County Fairgrounds 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. July 10. The drill is being conducted to meet state emergency and disaster requirements. Emergency response and communication will be tested as part of the drill. In the event of a real emergency, fair attendees should proceed to the Mobile Command Unit located on the west side of the fairgrounds to request assistance. … Read More