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Obituaries 6-3-2026: James McLaughlin

News Progress Posted on June 3, 2026 by webmasterJune 3, 2026

James McLaughlin James M. McLaughlin, 81, of Bethany, passed away at 7:00 a.m. Monday, June 1, 2026 in VA Illiana Health Care, Danville. … Read More

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Obituaries 6-3-2026: Colleen Brewer

News Progress Posted on June 3, 2026 by webmasterJune 3, 2026

Colleen Brewer Colleen Brewer, age 69, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2026, at DMH, with her loving sister and brother-in-law by her side. Funeral services were held Friday, May 29, 2026, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Bethany. Burial was in Todd’s Point Cemetery, rural Findlay. Memorials may be made to Moultrie County PAWS: PO Box 961, Mattoon, IL 61938.      … Read More

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Obituaries 6-3-2026: Teddy Anderson

News Progress Posted on June 3, 2026 by webmasterJune 3, 2026

Teddy Anderson Teddy (Ted) Eugene Anderson of Sullivan, Illinois, peacefully passed away on June 1, 2026, at the age of 86. He was born on January 28, 1940, in Cowden, Illinois, to Charles Anderson and Mary Dunaway Anderson. Ted married Shirley Schultz Anderson on March 3, 1962, and together they shared 64 years of love, family, and adventure. … Read More

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A Look Back…6-3-2026

News Progress Posted on June 3, 2026 by webmasterJune 3, 2026

2016 Thanks to those who gave their lives fighting for America. It was the expression of Taps as Memorial Day services ended at Green Hill Cemetery in Sullivan. American Legion Post #68 Honor Guard, auxiliary, and Lincoln Trails Council Boy Scouts marched from the Moultrie County Courthouse to the cemetery with a Sullivan Police Department escort. … Read More

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Moultrie County: new emergency notifications system

News Progress Posted on June 3, 2026 by webmasterJune 3, 2026

•June 3, 2026• Submitted The Moultrie County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) has announced a new emergency notification system for Moultrie County residents and business owners. Moultrie County has transitioned from the previous CodeRED system to a new Moultrie County Emergency Notifications service. It’s designed to quickly send notifications about severe weather, road closures, public safety matters, and other time-sensitive events to specific locations when and where they matter most.  When severe weather strikes, roads may close unexpectedly, or emergencies may affect your community. Timely information can help keep families, employees, customers, and property safe. Whether you’re a parent trying to … Read More

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Special event at MCHGS: Lake Shelbyville dredging

News Progress Posted on June 3, 2026 by webmasterJune 3, 2026

•June 3, 2026• If you’ve passed over the Fox Harbor bridge near Sullivan Marina recently and wondered what is going on with all of the heavy equipment at Lake Shelbyville, a special public event at the Moultrie County History Center seeks to answer your questions. … Read More

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POW/MIA Honor Chair

News Progress Posted on June 3, 2026 by webmasterJune 3, 2026

•June 3, 2026• by DM Williamee On Saturday, June 6th at 1:00 p.m., Rolling Thunder Chapter 3 will be placing a POW/MIA Chair of Honor at the Sullivan American Legion Post 68, located at 8 East Strain Street in Sullivan. POW/MIA Chairs of Honor are perpetually empty seats placed in public spaces to solemnly commemorate the tens of thousands of American service members who are Prisoners of War (POW) or Missing in Action (MIA) and have not yet returned home. The empty space is designed to remind the public that even though missing soldiers are absent, there is always a … Read More

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Agri Fab Inc. to host blood drive 

News Progress Posted on June 3, 2026 by webmasterJune 3, 2026

•June 3, 2026• Agri Fab Inc. will host a Community Blood Drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals. The blood drive will be from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16th, at 809 S Hamilton Street, inside the Gold Classroom. To donate, contact ImpactLife Urbana at (800) 747 5401 or visit www.bloodcenter.org and use code 71025 to locate the drive. Appointments are requested. Potential donors must be at least 17 years of age (16 with a parental permission form available through www.bloodcenter.org) and weigh more than 110 pounds. A photo I.D. is required to … Read More

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ETML to host TOPS 

News Progress Posted on June 3, 2026 by webmasterJune 3, 2026

•June 3, 2026• Cheryl Avitts, the Facilitator for the TOPS Club Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), has announced that the public is invited to attend their meetings in Sullivan, to be held at the Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library, 2 W. Water Street, in Sullivan, in the Conference Room. TOPS generates positive awareness for weight loss by encouraging a healthy lifestyle through support, education, and accountability.  … Read More

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Cadwell to host blood drive

News Progress Posted on June 3, 2026 by webmasterJune 3, 2026

•June 3, 2026• Cadwell will host a Community Blood Drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals. The blood drive will be from 3:15 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16th, at 1533 CR 1900N, inside the Donor Bus at M & E WoodCrafts. To donate, contact ImpactLife Urbana at (800) 747-5401 or visit www.bloodcenter.org and use code 70636 to locate the drive. Appointments are requested. Potential donors must be at least 17 years of age (16 with a parental permission form available through www.bloodcenter.org) and weigh more than 110 pounds. A photo I.D. is required … Read More

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Storm leaves damage in its wake



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The storm that occurred in the evening hours of June 11th produced wind gusts of up to 70 mph left many locals without power, with many experiencing damage to property ranging from mild to extreme.


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