Candidate Forum

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•May 11, 2022• A candidate forum for the upcoming election will be held on Wednesday, May 18 in the Sullivan Middle School gym. Doors open at 5:30 pm with the forum beginning at 6 pm. The forum will be formally moderated and timed. We will be livestreaming the event on the News Progress Facebook page. Starting with this election, Moultrie County will be split between two legislative districts the 51st and 54th. Candidates from both districts have been invited. The three candidates for the Appellate Court 5th Judicial District have been invited. Other candidates for the following have been invited: … Read More

Lunch and Learn

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•May 11, 2022• There will be a lunch and learn held on Wednesday, June 8 in the Sullivan Middle School gym. Presentation starts at 11:30 am, lunch is provided. Superintendent Ted Walk will share facts about the school’s facility referendum and there will be a building tour. Please RSVP by June 3 by e-mailing director@sullivanchamber.com or calling the Sullivan Chamber and Economic Development office at (217) 728-4223. … Read More

Mobile Home Privilege Taxes 2022

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•May 11, 2022• Mobile home privilege taxes are due Monday, May 16. Taxes may be mailed to Moultrie County Collector, 10S. Main Suite 10, Sullivan, IL 61951. Taxes may also be paid at all Moultrie County banks and Scott State Bank in Mt. Zion. Office hours at 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. The delinquent penalty is $25 per month or any part therof not to exceed $100.00. Contact the office at 217-728-4032 to apply for a reduction of taxes due to age 65 or disabled. … Read More

Impact Life Blood Drive

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•May 11, 2022• There will be a blood Drive on Tuesday, May 17 from 3 to 6 pm at the St. Columcille Church Hall, 516 West Jackson Street, Sullivan. For more information or to sign up for a donation time visit www.bloodcenter.org or 1-800-747-5401. … Read More

Rcent Obituaries: Brady Phillips

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Brady Phillips Brady T. Phillips, 30, of Tuscola, IL, passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022 at his residence. There will be a visitation on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 from 4-6 p.m. with a Celebration of Life Service to follow at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL. Brady was born January 4, 1992 in Mattoon, IL, the son of Liz Phillips and Brad Phillips. Survivors include his parents, sisters: Clarisa Phillips and Emmalee Phillips, and other extended family members and friends. Preceded in death by grandfathers: Floyd Stutzman and Ron Phillips. Brady served his country as … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Brady Phillips

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Brady Phillips Brady T. Phillips, 30, of Tuscola, IL, passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022 at his residence. There will be a visitation on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 from 4-6 p.m. with a Celebration of Life Service to follow at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL. Brady was born January 4, 1992 in Mattoon, IL, the son of Liz Phillips and Brad Phillips. Survivors include his parents, sisters: Clarisa Phillips and Emmalee Phillips, and other extended family members and friends. Preceded in death by grandfathers: Floyd Stutzman and Ron Phillips. Brady served his country as … Read More

Master Gardeners Annual Plant Sale May 14

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•May 4, 2022• by Jenny Lee Master Gardener/ Master Naturalist Coordinator, University of Illinois Extension Coles County Master Gardeners are excited to announce their annual spring plant sale at Garden Fest. They will be selling a variety of plants at Lytle Park, Mattoon on Saturday, May 14, 2022, from 9 am-12 pm. Featured will be hanging baskets, vegetable plants for your garden, herbs, and houseplants. Gardening gloves, garden décor, and gently used gardening items will also be offered this year. Visit our Facebook page starting May 9 to see our featured plants. … Read More