Benefit for Mike Mathias

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•July 31, 2019• A benefit for Mike Mathias is 4 p.m.-midnight Saturday, August 10 at Sullivan VFW. Mathias is a Sullivan resident who has stage three Melanoma cancer. Melanoma is a skin cancer which he had four years ago. It has progressed and now is in his body. Mathias is in a tough battle and has been off work for more than four weeks.The bills keep coming, and he has a wonderful family for whom to provide. Food for a donation will be provided 4-7 p.m. by Papa’s Smoked Meats. There will be a 50/50 drawing. Several musicians will provide … Read More

Aquafest at Dam West Beach

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•July 31, 2019• Aquafest at Dam West Beach at Lake Shelbyville is no ordinary day at the beach. The event is scheduled for noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, August 3. Children and adults of all ages are welcome to attend. There will be no fee for using the beach and facilities the entire day. Activities include water safety carnival games, sand sculpture contest, inflatable water slide, and an appearance from Bobber the Water Safety Dog. All activities will be carnival and circus themed. For additional information, visit the Facebook page: @LakeShelbyvilleUSACE or call Lake Shelbyville Interpretive Services & Outreach at … Read More

Miss Sullivan Pageant Return

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•July 31, 2019• The Miss Sullivan Pageants are coming back. Anyone interested in being in the Miss (ages 16-21), Jr. Miss (ages 11-14), or Little Miss (ages 4-7) should contact Marsha Kirby at 217-853-6842 or Kelsey Clark at 217-254-5992 for more information or the Facebook page Miss Sullivan Pageants. The pageant will take place in September. … Read More

Obituaries 7-31-2019: Larry Shipman

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Larry Shipman *this obituary was updated after the printed publication Larry Shipman, 81, of Omaha, Arkansas, formerly of Cerro Gordo and Lovington, went to his heavenly home Tuesday, July 23, 2019 in Harrison, Arkansas. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Thursday at the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan. Graveside services to follow at the Greenhill Cemetery with Pastor Mike Fender officiating. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net. … Read More

Obituaries 7-31-2019: Deiedre French

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Deiedre French Agnes Deiedre French, 83, of Lovington, passed away at 5:20 a.m. Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at Mason Point in Sullivan. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, August 3 at McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in French Cemetery in Allenville. … Read More

United Producers offers Free Cattle Evaluation Clinic

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•July 31, 2019• United Producers Inc. (UPI) in Shelbyville is offering a free cattle evaluation clinic at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, August 29. This clinic is the first of its kind to be held at the livestock auction market and is designed for cattle producers of all ages. The hands-on clinic will feature Jodie Pitcock, USDA Division of Livestock Marketing, as he teaches participants the importance of grading cattle and how grades can impact profitability. … Read More

ALAH Schools Begin Class with New District Superintendent

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High school roof project discussed •July 31, 2019• By Ariana Cherry for the News Progress In the July meeting, ALAH Community School District new superintendent, Shannon Cheek and retiring superintendent Kenny Schwengel, attended the July school board meeting. “I want to start off my report by saying thank you to the many people involved in welcoming us to the school district and the four communities,” Superintendent Cheek opened his report. He went on to thank Haley McGrath, his administrative aide, as well as Kelly Creek, Ken Munds, the board of education, all the administrative staff, the custodial staff and the … Read More

Lawmakers: Push for Affordable Housing Solutions Begins

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•July 31, 2019• By Rebecca Anzel Capitol News Illinois Lack of affordable housing impacts many facets of family life — access to education and health care, for example — for Illinoisans throughout the state, Sen. Mattie Hunter and Rep. Delia Ramirez said. It’s a truth the Chicago Democrats said they each experienced before their time in office. Each has a background in social service work — Hunter as a community organizer who grew up in public housing and Ramirez as director of a community social service agency. Illinois’ affordable housing program received $200 million through the state’s first capital plan … Read More