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Fish Fry

News Progress Posted on March 23, 2022 by webmasterMarch 23, 2022

•March 23, 2022• The Lovington American Legion will be having a Fish Fry on Saturday, March 26 starting at 4 p.m. Meal will include 3 filets, fries, beans, slaw, hushpuppies and a dessert for $10.00. The public is invited to this Legion fundraiser. … Read More

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Blood Drive at SHS

News Progress Posted on March 23, 2022 by webmasterMarch 23, 2022

•March 23, 2022• The Sullivan High School Student Council will be hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, April 5 from 9:30 am- 2:30 pm in the high school gymnasium. For more information contact Marsha Kirby at kirbym@sullivan.k12.il.us, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS. … Read More

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Southern Gospel Concert

News Progress Posted on March 23, 2022 by webmasterMarch 23, 2022

•March 23, 2022• Avenue Trio will be performing southern gospel music on Saturday, March 26 at 6 pm at Allenville Christian Church, 201 Allen St. in Allenville. The group is from Nashville, Tennessee. A free will offering will be collected. Finger food fellowship will follow the performance. … Read More

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Bethany Celebration Pancake Breakfast

News Progress Posted on March 23, 2022 by webmasterMarch 23, 2022

•March 23, 2022• A pancake and sausage or biscuits and gravy breakfast will be held on Saturday, March 26 from 7 am to 10 am at the Bethany Firehouse. Cost is $10 for adults, $8 for kids and free for ages 3 and under. Dine in, carry out and delivery options. Delivery is available for senior citizens in Bethany. Call or text 217-620-1897 for delivery. Orders will be taken on March 26 only, no preorders. Proceeds from the breakfast will go towards this year’s Bethany Celebration. … Read More

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Easter Eggstravaganza and Bicycle Raffle

News Progress Posted on March 23, 2022 by webmasterMarch 23, 2022

•March 23, 2022• Courtyard Estates of Sullivan will be hosting an Easter Eggstravaganza and Bicycle Raffle on Saturday, April 9 from 11 am to 1 pm at 20 Courtyard Blvd in Sullivan. Egg hunt starts promptly at 1 pm. Please bring your own basket/bag. The egg hunt will have 10,000 eggs and there will be bicycle raffles for each age group (0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-11). There will also be Nolan’s Petting Zoo, Paddi’s Air Filled Fun, fire trucks and emergency vehicle from Sullivan Fire Department, IDOT plows, ARCH Air Ambulance, food truck and a 50/50 drawing. … Read More

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Mobile Food Pantry in Windsor

News Progress Posted on March 23, 2022 by webmasterMarch 23, 2022

•March 23, 2022• The University of Illinois Extension, in cooperating partnership with Decatur Catholic Charities and Windsor School District will be having a mobile food pantry on Wednesday, April 13 from 4 to 5 pm at Windsor Grade School. Line up not allowed before 3:30 pm. A mobile food pantry delivers a 2 week supply of food per family in rural communities. Any individual or family that does not have a steady food supply qualifies to receive food. No financial information is required to qualify. The distribution is open to all, not only residents of Windsor. Sign up by Thursday, … Read More

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Recent Obituaries: Richard ‘Huck’ Huckstep

News Progress Posted on March 21, 2022 by webmasterMarch 21, 2022

Richard ‘Huck’ Huckstep Richard ‘Huck’ Huckstep, 72, of Sullivan, passed away at 11:10 a.m. Thursday, March 17, 2022 in his residence. Celebration of Life services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Reed Funeral Home. Burial with military rites conducted by the Sullivan American Legion Post #68 will be in the Moultrie County Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning. Memorials are suggested to the family.  Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net. The family request casual attire for the services. Mr. Huckstep was born November 15, 1949 at Decatur, Illinois, … Read More

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Menu 3-16-2022

News Progress Posted on March 16, 2022 by webmasterMarch 16, 2022

Senior Peace Meal For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770 March 21 – Chicken Pot Pie, Nantucket vegetables, Apricots, Whole Grain Biscuit, Hot Fruit Compote March 22 – Taco Salad w/ Meat, Lettuce, Beans, Tomatoes and Salsa, Pears, Taco Chips, Sugar Free Pudding March 23 – Country Fried Chicken w/White Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Scandinavian Veggies, Pineapple, Whole Grain Bread March 24 – Baked Ham, Candied Sweet Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts, Cranberry Salad, Roll March 25 – Pangasius Fish Sandwich w/condiment, Pinto Beans with Bacon, California Blend, Tangy Cole Slaw … Read More

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SES Family Reading Night 2022

News Progress Posted on March 16, 2022 by webmasterMarch 16, 2022

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C.E.F.S. Offers Scholarships

News Progress Posted on March 16, 2022 by webmasterMarch 16, 2022

•March 16 2022• C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation is offering scholarships for income eligible individuals who wish to continue their education in an Illinois Institution approved full-time post-secondary course of study. The course of study must lead up to a degree and/or employment, with particular consideration given to a field of study in high technology areas or other growth occupations. Listed below are the Income Eligibility Guidelines at 200% Poverty level: Family Size 30 Day 1 $2,265 2 $3,052 … 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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