Lack of Love and Money Leads to Urban Violence, say ‘Experts’

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•August 14, 2019• By Jim Nowlan Capital News Service I left the prison on a recent Wednesday with a better understanding of what foments urban violence, after talking with the real experts — inmates who grew up in major Illinois cities. The Life Skills Re-entry Center at Kewanee, in central Illinois, is like a small college campus, albeit with razor-wire rather than ivied walls. The place is for longtime inmates of the 30-plus Illinois correctional facilities, who write essays as to why finishing their final years at this intensive career education and counseling facility would benefit them. The goal is … Read More

Menu 8-14-2019

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Senior Peace Meal For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770 Monday, August 19 – Spaghetti w/meat sauce, herbed peas, applesauce, bread stick, brownie bites Tuesday, August 20 – Roasted pork, zucchini bake, broccoli-cauliflower mix, whole grain wheat (1), Hawaiian salad Wednesday, August 21 – Chicken fitter, vegetable rice pilaf, seasoned green beans, dinner roll, fresh fruit Thursday, August 22 – Meatloaf, mashed potatoes w/gravy, corn and lima beans, whole grain wheat (1), dreamsicle gelatin Friday, August 23 – Steak burger, lettuce and tomato slices, rotini vegetable salad, bun, cantaloupe … Read More

Arthur Mennonite Relief Sale and Auction has Something for Everyone

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•August 14, 2019• The 58th Annual Arthur Mennonite Relief Sale is August 23 and 24 at the Otto Center, half mile south of Arthur. The activities begin Friday at 4:30 p.m. with a pulled BBQ pork dinner and the auction starting at 6 p.m. On Saturday a pancake and sausage breakfast runs from 6-10 a.m., with the auction beginning at 9 a.m. The silent auction is from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday. … Read More

Correction

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•August 14, 2019• In the August 7, 2019 News Progress the page 8 story “Art Welsh’s Senior Center Board Service is Celebrated” story by Ellen Ferrera incorrectly stated that current Executive Director Kathi Garvey began working at the Thrifty Boutique in high school. Garvey did not work at the Thrifty Boutique in high school. She worked with Art Welsh for 14 years. We regret the errors. … Read More

Illinois DoIT’s Inaugural Year Brings Digital Progress for State

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Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) observes one year as a state agency, recognizing digital achievements accomplished during the initial year. Established by law in July of 2018 through the unanimous, bipartisan vote of House Bill 5611, DoIT brings an enterprise approach to technology for the State of Illinois. “My administration is committed to advancing innovation and technology so that state government delivers the services the people of Illinois deserve, and I’m confident that Ron Guerrier and the team at the Department of Innovation & Technology will make a difference for our residents,” said Illinois Governor JB Pritzker. “DoIT … Read More

2019 Moultrie Douglas 4-H Horse Show Champions

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•August 14, 2019• Moultrie-Douglas Fair 4-H show champions include local talent. Halter – Horse Mare Grand Champion – Ben Bushue, Moultrie County Shining Stars, Sullivan Reserve Grand Champion – Brett Bushue, Moultrie County Shining Stars, Sullivan Halter Horse- Gelding Grand Champion – Kaydence Kennedy, Sunny Side Flea Flickers, Bethany Reserve Grand Champion – Kate Bushue, Moultrie County Shining Stars, Sullivan Jr. Horse Showmanship Grand Champion – Brett Bushue, Moultrie County Shining Stars, Sullivan Reserve Grand Champion – Kate Bushue, Moultrie County Shining Stars, Sullivan Sr. Horse Showmanship Grand Champion – Ben Bushue, Moultrie County Shining Stars, Sullivan Reserve Grand Champion … Read More

Lovington Board Approves Police Purchase

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•August 14, 2019• A broken storm drain and a sink hole behind the bank prompted the Lovington Village Board to take a group tour of problem areas during a special board meeting July 29. Insurance trustee April Daily suggested the board go as a group to inspect the barricaded locations behind the bank and the broken storm drain on Logan Street. After touring the sites, the board returned to village hall and prepared work orders for the barricaded locations. … Read More

DAR Sponsors Workshop

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•August 14, 2019• Those interested in pursuing their ancestry back to a patriot of the American Revolution are invited to a genealogical workshop. The sponsors are the Stephen Decatur Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution and the Decatur Public Library. The workshop will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, August 24 at the Decatur Public Library, 130 N Franklin St. in Decatur, and there is no charge. … Read More