Findlay Fish Dinner
•August 26, 2020• The Findlay American Legion will hold a drive thru fish dinner on September 14 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. … Read More
Early Deadlines
•August 26, 2020• Early deadline for the September 7 issue of the News Progress is Friday, September 4 for all advertising. The News Progress will be closed on Labor Day. … Read More
MCHD Acknowledges COVID-19 Exposure and Takes Prompt Action
•August 20, 2020• Sometimes the enemy is closer than one thinks. The Moultrie County Health Department (MCHD) has received notice of a COVID-19 exposure in its office. For the safety of those the department serves and to reduce the risk of further COVID-19 transmission, the MCHD building will be closed to the public through Thursday, August 27, 2020. Until then, the health department will remain partially staffed and available for calls during regular business hours. Due to concerns about potential identification, additional information about the case/exposure is not being released. “It is essential that we continue to serve our county … Read More
Sparrows Hold Collection Drive Saturday
•August 19, 2020• Lovington American Legion Auxiliary and Sparrows Unlimited members will be doing a collection drive for the kids of Lovington Grade School on Saturday, August 22 from 9:30 to 11:30 am in the middle of town, Lovington. They will be collecting school supplies, masks, hand sanitizer, Clorox type wipes, paper towels, baby wipes, spray bottles for cleaning, beach towels for outdoor learning, picnic tables, paper plates, plastic cups and plastic silverware. Cash donations are appreciated as well. … Read More
Redistricting Reformers Seek to Change to Mapping Process
Illinoisans can use app to draw their own communities •August 19, 2020• By Rebecca Anzel Capitol News Illinois ranzel@capitolnewsillinois.com Reformers say it’s time for Illinoisans to “advocate for themselves” when lawmakers redraw the state’s political boundaries in a few months. That’s the message the Coalition for Honest and New Government Ethics, or CHANGE Illinois — a group that has long advocated for changes to the redistricting process — intends to deliver through an online application its helped develop. Using Representable, residents can input information about their communities — geographic borders, historical information, cultural and ethnic members and economic factors — … Read More
Pandemic Aid to Start Flowing to Local Governments
Municipal League disappointed money can’t be used to aid local businesses By Peter Hancock Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com The state of Illinois will soon begin distributing $250 million in federal funds to help cities, counties and other units of local government pay for pandemic-related expenses. The General Assembly’s Joint Committee on Administrative Rules cleared the way Tuesday for the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to launch the Local Coronavirus Urgent Remediation Emergency, or Local CURE, program, which state lawmakers authorized in the budget they adopted in May. Of that money, $200 million will go directly to cities and counties. … Read More
Sunflower Field
Halbrook Named Champion of Free Enterprise
•August 19, 2020• Illinois State Representative Brad Halbrook (R) has been named a Champion of Free Enterprise, an award given by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce to legislators who have made special contributions to the defense of free enterprise, and the furtherance of economic opportunities for Illinoisans. “Our local small businesses are the life’s blood of our communities. Supporting them supports our families, our schools, and all of the local services we depend upon every day,” Rep. Halbrook said. The Illinois Chamber rated all members of the 101st General Assembly based on legislators’ votes on the key business legislation as … Read More
Menu 8-19-2020
Senior Peace Meal For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770 August 24 – Stuffed Chicken Breast w/Brown Rice, Stir Fry Vegetables, Lyonnaise Carrots, Whole Grain Wheat (1), Pears August 25 – Brat, Potato Salad, Italian Green Beans, Bun, Scalloped Pineapple August 26 – Country Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, Texas Toast, Fresh Grapes August 27 – Cheese, Ham, Chicken, or Tuna Salad, Creamy Vegetable Soup, Gelatin w/Fruit, Assorted Crackers, Peaches August 28 – Taco Salad w/Meat, Beans and Cheese, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Sour Cream & Taco Sauce, Mandarin Oranges, Taco Chips, Pudding … Read More
Illinois Department of Public Health Issues
August is National Immunization Awareness Month •August 19, 2020• Although school will look different this year because of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), whether it’s remote learning, in the classroom, or a hybrid, kids should still receive their routine vaccinations. Vaccines help protect children from diseases like chickenpox and pertussis, which remain common in the U.S. “While much of our focus is on COVID-19 these days, we must continue to take care of all of our health needs,” said Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike. “Vaccines are one of the safest and most effective methods to protect … Read More