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OV’s Stauder: Superintendent of Distinction

News Progress Posted on April 29, 2026 by webmasterApril 29, 2026

•April 29, 2026• Okaw Valley Superintendent Dr. Kent Stauder (center), Illinois State Board of Education Chairman Dr. Steven Isoye, and IASA Executive Director Dr. Brent Clark. Dr. Kent Stauder, superintendent of Okaw Valley CUSD #302, has been named the 2026 Superintendent of Distinction by his peers in the Abe Lincoln Region of the Illinois Association of School Administrators (IASA). Stauder was honored at an awards luncheon on April 23 in Springfield, where 21 regional Superintendents of Distinction were recognized. Dr. Steven Isoye, Chair of the Illinois State Board of Education, served as the featured speaker. … Read More

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Free summer meal program

News Progress Posted on April 29, 2026 by webmasterApril 29, 2026

•April 29, 2026• Sullivan Schools will be providing meals at no cost to anyone 18 and under in the Sullivan area. They plan to deliver door-to-door to anyone who would like to receive meals within the Sullivan School District. This will occur one day per week with 7 days of meals per child. Meal delivery will begin the week of May 26th and run through August 6th. The Sullivan School District will also continue a meal pickup program for families who reside outside of the Sullivan School District. Those families may pick up meals at the Sullivan Elementary School from … Read More

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SAIL: Personal Assistant training

News Progress Posted on April 29, 2026 by webmasterApril 29, 2026

•April 29, 2026• Soyland Access to Independent Living (SAIL) will hold a Personal Assistant Training for people interested in working as a Personal Assistant. The training will be held in Shelbyville on Thursday, May 14th, from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. at the Shelbyville SAIL office, 1604 West Main Street.  Personal Assistants are employed by people with disabilities to perform household chores and personal care tasks in their homes and are paid by the State of Illinois through the Department of Rehabilitation program. Participants in the training must be registered in advance and arrive by 1:00 p.m. Those who complete the … Read More

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Recent Obituaries: Gene Dolan

News Progress Posted on April 23, 2026 by webmasterApril 23, 2026

Gene Dolan, 82, of Sullivan, passed away 5:42 p.m. Monday, April 20, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in O’Fallon, IL. Funeral services will be held 3:00 p.m. Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be held from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Saturday, at the funeral home. Burial will be held in French Cemetery, Allenville, with Military Rites by the Sullivan American Legion Post #68. Memorials may be made to the Sullivan American Legion Post #68. Gene was born September 18, 1943, in Decatur; the son of Paul James and Mary B. (Rochat) Dolan. He served in the United … Read More

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OVHS 2026 Prom Court

News Progress Posted on April 22, 2026 by webmasterApril 22, 2026

Front row: (L to R) Katelin Livingston, Reese Bruns, Aubree McBride, and Ava Harshman. Back Row: (L to R) Brady McQuilling, Ames Drollinger, Tucker Montgomery, and Wyatt Hildebrandt. This year’s Prom will be held on April 25th, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Mt. Zion Convention Center. … Read More

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Lovington pavilion renovation 

News Progress Posted on April 22, 2026 by webmasterApril 22, 2026

•April 22, 2026• by DM Williamee As many locals have noticed, the much-loved park in Lovington has been closed for renovations, much to the chagrin of those who enjoy the park on a nearly daily basis. As part of the renovation process, Mayor Brittany Bates contacted a generational Lovington resident to gather historical information on the pavilion, and he provided newspaper articles indicating the park may have first received the pavilion around 1904. While historical records are limited, it is clear that this structure has been an important part of Lovington for well over a century. The pavilion has undergone … Read More

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IL youth turkey hunters have record during season

News Progress Posted on April 22, 2026 by webmasterApril 22, 2026

•April 22, 2026• Illinois youth turkey hunters set a new record, harvesting a preliminary total of 2,318 birds during the 2025 Illinois youth season. The total surpasses last year’s record of 2,099 birds and marks the third consecutive year of record-setting youth turkey harvest in Illinois. … Read More

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Sullivan CUSD Meeting

News Progress Posted on April 22, 2026 by webmasterApril 22, 2026

•April 22, 2026• On Monday, April 13th, the Sullivan School board held its regular monthly meeting. The following reports from the principals were shared with those in attendance: Mrs. Guyot shared that the SES Strong April Character trait was courage-choosing what is helpful, right, and kind, even when it’s hard or scary, and SES celebrated “Leaders of Cooperation” at the Sullivan Strong Assembly. She went on to thank Mr. Waelde, Mrs. Kalagian, Mrs. Collins, and the 3rd – 5th grade teachers for getting SES through the IAR testing window and make-ups. Project One Family had their first community event on … Read More

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Access update for Ken Kenney’s at Lake Shelbyville

News Progress Posted on April 22, 2026 by webmasterApril 22, 2026

•April 22, 2026• The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is updating the public access to Ken Kenney’s at Lake Shelbyville, commonly labeled as Site #46 on USACE hunting and fishing maps. The roadway leading to the site is privately owned and is not a designated public access route. … Read More

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35th Annual Arthur Quilt Show April 30 – May 2

News Progress Posted on April 22, 2026 by webmasterApril 22, 2026

•April 22, 2026• Quilt enthusiasts from across the region are invited to attend the Annual Arthur Amish Country Quilt Show, scheduled for Thursday through Saturday, April 30th through May 2nd, at the Otto Center, located one-half mile south of Arthur at 2056 County Road 1800 East. The show will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, and from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. Admission is $5. Now in its 35th year, the Arthur Quilt Show continues to draw entries and visitors from across Illinois and beyond, showcasing some of the finest handcrafted quilts, … Read More

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Helmeth receives Amtryke



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River Helmeth received an Amtryke from the Sullivan AMBUCS at their fundraising cookout last Saturday, May 9th, in the Kirby Foods parking lot. River rode her new Amtryke for the first time like a pro as her mom Stephanie, looked on. With a big smile and look of determination, River showed everyone how well she could ride.


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