By Jim Nowlan Outside Columnist Gov. Pat Quinn gave his campaign a strong shot of caffeine with his pick of nationally-known education reformer Paul Vallas as his running mate. I was planning to write a column about “Ready for prime time?” I was going to question whether the lieutenant governor selections by gubernatorial candidates would be experienced enough to step into the top spot if needed. … Read More
New effort aims to educate on importance of mfg. and being successful employees by Christina Whitford Sullivan Reporter Do you remember the very first job you had either while you were in high school or after graduation? The feeling of when you got that first paycheck? You were now a part of a workforce and certain expectations were placed on you as an employee. These were experiences that recently many local employers and educational leaders met to discuss in order to understand how to get a new generation of young employees ready for the workforce. … Read More
Petersen Health Care will host the annual Hometown Holidays for its third year. The parade will begin at noon Saturday, December 7 with the line up will starting at 10:30 a.m. behind the Sullivan High School. The parade route will start at the high school, go south on Hamilton St. to Jefferson St. then turn east and up around the square, then back north on Main to the high school. The Vineyard Church will pass out hot chocolate on the square before and during the parade. To register to be in the parade, contact Angie Clawson at 217-728-4394 ext 1200 … Read More
Do you have an interest in gardening? Want to learn more about gardening, fruit trees, and how to manage insect pests? Those who answered yes to these questions and have time to volunteer in the community and share their knowledge with others may be interested in becoming a master gardener. … Read More
Returning super sectional team devours Sullivan by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com Sullivan opened the season Monday night at powerhouse Teutopolis–as in, the Teutopolis that graduated zero seniors from last year’s team that reached the super sectional and lost to Nashville by seven points…Nashville, as in the team that went on to win the state championship. And as if to be loud and clear of their intentions this year, T-Town’s caliber was clearly still in tow as they cruised to a 67-24 win over Sullivan. “They play exceptional basketball,” said head coach Sheri McCain. “The tradition down here, it is what it … Read More
Annual sale to see how much can be donated back to food pantry by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com Devon Flesor thinks Sullivan is, well, a little nutty–but in a loving way. So much in fact, the part-owner of the famous Tuscola candy store is making a special toffee–Sullivan Toffee–that is chuck full of different varieties of nuts just for the one-day candy sale to be held this coming Saturday at the Coffee Bean on Sullivan’s square. “I thought, as a silly pun, I would make a toffee that is full of all different kinds of nuts, just like Sullivan,” joked Flesor. … Read More
by Ariana Cherry Arthur/Sullivan Reporter A proposed tentative tax levy increase was presented to the Arthur-Lovington school board Wednesday, November 13. This year’s EAV was estimated at $131,750,000 while last year’s total was $126,298, 911. An increase of 4.3% was calculated, but the board passed a 3.76 % increase which would avoid a truth and taxation hearing. … Read More
A food service sanitation manager’s course will be offered 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, December 16 and Wednesday, December 18 at ILEAS Training Center, (former Champaign Co Nursing Home), 1701 E Main St. in Urbana. The exam will be 9-11 a.m. Monday, December 23 at ILEAS. Persons needing recertification for their Illinois Dept. of Public Health certificate may attend the second day, Wednesday, December 18, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Though scattered and infrequent damage is still sustained by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com Sunday’s storm, which was responsible for approximately 80 reports of tornadoes including those near the Altamont, Tuscola, and Gifford areas, left Moultrie County, by comparison, in relatively good shape. Nonetheless, parts of the county did suffer extensive damage from what is generally believed as straight line winds. … Read More
by John Golden NP Columnist Believe it or not, ladies and gentlemen, hens and toms, we find ourselves on the cusp of Thanksgiving once again. This fat feast of a fact gives me a fantastic opportunity to be extremely predictable and fervidly write about everything for which I am thankful. Why not be festive, am I wrong? First, I am thankful for turkeys. Strange that I would start there, you say? Well, my daytime gig is as a meat department manager in a small market, and at this time of the year, believe it or not, I have turkeys on … Read More