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Three Promoted at Kirby Foods in Sullivan

News Progress Posted on September 7, 2022 by webmasterSeptember 7, 2022

•September 7, 2022• Angela Cuttill has been promoted to the Director of Bakery/Deli for Kirby Food effective September 11. Angela started her career with Sullivan IGA/Kirby Foods in 2007, was promoted to Bakery Manager in 2009, and then Bakery/Deli Manager in 2011. She has held that position since, and has done an outstanding job growing the business over time. Angela will now oversee all 13 bakery/delis of Kirby Foods owned IGA’s. Angela and her husband Jeff have been married 32 years and have three boys: Larry, Alan and Wes. Taking Angela’s place at Sullivan will be Darla Bridges. Darla has … Read More

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At a Remote Mental Health Facility, a Culture of Cruelty Persists Despite Decades of Warnings

News Progress Posted on September 7, 2022 by webmasterSeptember 7, 2022

Federal and state officials have urged reforms at the rural facility for people with mental and developmental disabilities. But the state-run center still has more allegations of abuse and neglect than any other in Illinois. •September 7, 2022• By Molly Parker Lee Enterprises Midwest Beth Hundsdorfer Capitol News Illinois This article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network in partnership with Capitol News Illinois and Lee Enterprises. Over a year ago, the security chief at Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center in southern Illinois sent an email to the head of the state agency that operates the facility, warning her … Read More

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Former Moultrie County Clerk Receives Awards

News Progress Posted on September 7, 2022 by webmasterSeptember 7, 2022

•September 7, 2022• Presenter Robin Harper-Whitehead stated on August 23, 2022, that the Illinois Association of County Clerks and Recorders has never had a tie for County Clerk of the Year – until this year, and it was an honor to present the award to former Moultrie County Clerk Georgia England and Warren County Clerk Tina Conard. England assumed the Moultrie County Clerk and Recorder position in June 2001 when she was appointed following the death of the previous clerk, her husband, Gerald “Griz” England. She ran for re-election, unopposed, for five additional terms. England faithfully, dutifully, and timelessly served … Read More

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Senior Heifer Calf Champion

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A New and Faster Way to Request a Social Security Card

News Progress Posted on September 7, 2022 by webmasterSeptember 7, 2022

•September 7, 2022• By Ileana Saveley Socoal Security District Manager in Decatur, IL Do you need an original or replacement Social Security Number card? We now have a new – and faster – way for you to start online. When you go to our Social Security Number and Card webpage at www.ssa.gov/ssnumber, we now ask you a series of questions to determine whether you can: · Complete the application process online. · Start the application process online, then bring any required documents to your local office to complete the application, typically in less time. … Read More

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Obituaries 9-7-2022: Ronald Sims

News Progress Posted on September 7, 2022 by webmasterSeptember 7, 2022

Ronald Sims Ronald C. ‘Ron’ Sims, 79, of Sullivan, passed away at 5:25 p.m. Sunday September 4, 2022 in his residence surrounded by his family. … Read More

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Obituaries 9-7-2022: Traci Mansour

News Progress Posted on September 7, 2022 by webmasterSeptember 7, 2022

Traci Mansour Traci Seeley Mansour of Palm Coast, Fla., died August 31, 2022, following a 4-year battle with metastatic breast cancer, at home with her husband by her side. … Read More

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Obituaries 9-7-2022: Carol Iler

News Progress Posted on September 7, 2022 by webmasterSeptember 7, 2022

Carol Iler Carol J. Iler, 86, of Bethany, passed away at 12:10 a.m., Thursday, September 1, 2022, in Moweaqua Rehabilitation and Heath Care. … Read More

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Obituaries 9-7-2022: Nancy Gill

News Progress Posted on September 7, 2022 by webmasterSeptember 7, 2022

Nancy Gill Nancy Gill, 85, of Sullivan, passed away 2:37 a.m., Thursday, September 1, 2022, in her home with her family around her. Visitation will be Saturday, September 10, from 10 a.m. until noon. A Celebration of Life memorial service will be noon in the Sullivan First Christian Church with Pastor Grant Wade officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Moultrie County Habitat for Humanity. Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at reedfuneralhome.net … Read More

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Obituaries 9-7-2022: Darren Cole

News Progress Posted on September 7, 2022 by webmasterSeptember 7, 2022

Darren Cole Darren S. Cole, 55, of San Jose, California, died peacefully at home August 27, 2022, after a 14 year battle with prostate cancer. Darren was born November 6, 1966, in Decatur, Illinois, the son of Kenneth and Donna (Reedy) Cole. … Read More

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Sullivan celebrates America’s 250th



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Photo by R.R. Best

The annual Fourth of July parade kicked off a fun filled day of celebration hosted by the Sullivan American Legion Saturday.  Wyman Park was the next destination for the always entertaining watermelon eating contest, turtle races and sack races. At dusk, an amazing fireworks display capped off the festivities. More photos can be found on page 12.


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