•December 3, 2025• The News Progress will be printing Letters to Santa in our December 17th issue. If your child would like to write a letter to Santa, it can be e-mailed to santa@newsprogress.com. It must be received by noon on Wednesday, December 10th. … Read More
Michael Christian Duvall of Aurora, Illinois, passed away at the age of 50 on November 24, 2025. Michael was born on March 22, 1975, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Donald Edward and Sandra Paulette (Woolridge) Duvall. Michael graduated from Waubonsie Valley High School in June 1993. He attended Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio, where he became a member of the Gamma Zeta chapter of the Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity. Michael ultimately received his Bachelor’s of Science degree in Sociology from Northern Illinois University in May 2007. Michael was a life-long Chicago Cubs fan and a life-long … Read More
Representatives of the Kirby Food Meat Department made the annual turkey delivery to the Moultrie County Food Pantry last Thursday, the 20th. The 125 turkeys and 11 turkey breasts were courtesy of anonymous donations. Pictured are Cameron Eccles and Seth Cobb. … Read More
•November 26, 2025• by E. Scott England The Sullivan Lady Redskins put up impressive numbers last year. After going 11-0 in the conference, the ladies season came to a heartbreaking end at the hands of the Mt. Carmel Lady Aces by just two points. And with that loss, came more loss. Specifically, the loss of seniors Emily Miller, Shae Ellis, Addison Stollard, Addison Minor, and Brooklyn Booker. But for this year’s Lady Redskins’ crew, that was just more motivation to continue the success that has been experienced for multiple years now. … Read More
•November 26, 2025• Photo by DM Williamee L-R: Son John Weakly, Daughter Jan Stephens, Mrs. Virginia Weakly, Granddaughter Jennifer Hess, and Grandson Jason Daily. by DM Williamee On Monday, November 17th, Sullivan resident Virginia Weakly celebrated her 105th birthday at Heritage Woods, surrounded by family, friends, caregivers, former students, and well-wishers from the community. The atmosphere was one of joy, with the traditional birthday accouterments, including live music, balloons, and Mrs. Weakly looking lovely and demure as always, while holding court under a banner of balloons. … Read More
Photo: Sebastian Rhodes / Metro Communications Metro Christmas Tree goes up The week of November 17th, despite fog, rain, and chilly temps, Metro Communications’ dedicated decorating team was hard at work, setting up, decorating, and lighting their Christmas Tree on The Square in Sullivan. … Read More
•November 26, 2025• The Hour House recently announced its commitment as a participant of the 2025 Gift Responsibly Campaign, joining lotteries and community organizations across North America and around the world to raise awareness about the risks of underage lottery use. The campaign is organized by the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) and the International Center for Youth Gambling Problems and High-Risk Behaviors at McGill University. Research shows that the earlier a person’s participation or exposure to gambling is in childhood, the more likely they are to develop a gambling problem later in life. Gambling exposure during childhood is … Read More
•November 26, 2025• Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias recently announced a major technological milestone: Illinois residents can securely add their Illinois-issued driver’s license or state ID to Apple Wallet and present their ID using their iPhone and Apple Watch. This marks a new era of convenience and digital innovation for the state, enabling residents to present their driver’s license and state ID in Apple Wallet in-person, online, and in-apps at select businesses and organizations, including at TSA checkpoints at over 250+ airports in the U.S, including O’Hare, Midway, and Lambert. The Illinois Mobile ID program will soon expand to … Read More
•November 26, 2025• Silas Hortenstine, a Biological Sciences major from Gays, received the East Central Illinois Section of the American Chemical Society Outstanding Poster Award at the 10th Annual East Central Illinois ACS Undergraduate Research Conference on November 8th at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Hortenstine presented research conducted in the Beck Research Group. His project, supported by an NIH R15 AREA grant (R15GM152890), examines factors that affect carboxylesterase-mediated drug metabolism. EIU prepares students to accomplish their life goals through a combination of quality academics, personal relationships, and both on-campus and online learning opportunities. For more information about Eastern Illinois … Read More
•November 26, 2025• 1st, 8th, and 29th – Needle Night from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. If you would like to learn to crochet, knit, needlepoint, or even how to sew, there are people who can help teach you. If you already know how and just want to hang out, come join everyone. 2nd – Story time from 10:00 to 10:30 a.m. The Lovington Public Library will read Christmas-themed books and have a craft for the little ones. 5th – Kids Craft time from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. This month, we will be making a poinsettia. 8th – Craft Club from … Read More