Tabeling Project on Route 32 South Progressing

News Progress Posted on by

•August 3, 2022• by Crystal Reed NP Writer Last week representatives for the Tabeling Development, Sullivan Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development and a business owner gathered at the site of the project to check on its progress. According to Austin Tabeling operations manager for the Tabeling Development, they are currently accepting rental applications for 2 and 3-bedroom units for January 2023. The units are listed on Zillow and apartments.com. … Read More

Illinois Farmer to Ag Lawmakers: Farm Credit Reforms Needed

News Progress Posted on by

•August 3, 2022• By Timothy Eggert FarmWeek One of Adam Brown’s most painful financial decisions was selling the first tractor his father rode. “While that was a difficult and emotional step to take, the survival of my farm for the next generation is my top priority, just like it was for the generation that passed it on to me,” Brown told federal lawmakers July 14, his voice cracking. But trading the 1950 Ford Ferguson T20 for cash was not enough. “I still needed some help to keep things running and the loan programs that were available for young, beginning and … Read More

Golf Outing

News Progress Posted on by

•August 3, 2022• Lake Land College’s Laker Athletics will host its annual golf outing fundraiser on Sunday, August 14 at Meadowview Golf Course in Mattoon, Illinois. Registration and lunch will begin at noon with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. The two-person scramble will include the green fee, cart fee, lunch and giveaway for a total of $75 per person. … Read More

Millikin Letter Winners

News Progress Posted on by

•August 3, 2022• Millikin Track and Field Team Names Letter Winners Millikin Track and Field Team recently named their letter winners. Sophomore Madalyne McPheeters of Sullivan received her second letter. Millikin Women’s Basketball Team Names Letter Winners The Millikin University women’s basketball team recently announced award and letter winners for the 2021-22 season. Freshman Emily White of Sullivan received her first letter. … Read More

Field Day of Learning at Douglas-Hart

News Progress Posted on by

•August 3, 2022• by Jenny Lee Master Gardener/Master Naturalist Coordinator, University of Illinois Extension Coles County Local Master Naturalists want to inspire you to appreciate Illinois’ natural beauty and learn some interesting facts along the way. Join us for our second annual Field Day of Learning on Saturday, August 13, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm at Douglas-Hart Nature Center. … Read More

Governor Pritzker Issues Monkeypox Virus Public Health Emergency Declaration to Coordinate Statewide Response

News Progress Posted on by

•August 3, 2022• Governor Pritzker issued a proclamation on Monday declaring the monkeypox virus a public health emergency and declaring the state of Illinois a disaster area regarding the disease. The declaration, which applies to the entire state, will allow the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to utilize resources for coordinating logistics across state agencies, quickly and efficiently aid in the distribution of vaccines and in the prevention and treatment of the disease. The proclamation will also assist state agencies in coordinating response with the federal government. … Read More

Scammers Target Illinois National Guard Members

News Progress Posted on by

•August 3, 2022• The Illinois National Guard is advising their Soldiers and Airmen as well as their families to continue to be on the lookout for telephone and online scams after one of the Guard’s Soldiers was targeted by a telephone scam. A Soldier in the Illinois Army National Guard reported receiving a telephone call July 25 from someone impersonating a first sergeant regarding backpay for the Soldier’s dependents during basic training. … Read More

Lake Shelbyville Tree Stand Permits

News Progress Posted on by

•August 3, 2022• Lake Shelbyville‘s Tree Stand Policy for this year will remain the same as it was last season. The policy allows hunters to leave one stand up for the season (“Seasonal Tree Stand”) and/or utilize up to two “Roving” stands that can be left up during archery season for a period not to exceed a break in use greater than 72 hours – the length of a 3 day weekend. Seasonal tree stands may be placed 2 weeks prior to archery season and must be removed within 2 weeks of archery season ending. Archery season runs from October … Read More