News Progress

•July 22, 2020• By Jim Nowlan NP Guest Columnist As I walked a country road near my rural town this past week, a local slowed his pickup alongside me. “We’re moving to Florida, Jim.” He paused, then: “Illinois is not well managed, you know.” Three weeks ago, a hugely successful commodities trader friend, who lives in splendor on a big swath of Lake Michigan in Lake Forest, called: “Jim, we’re moving to Florida. It’s the taxes and the weather. And I can work from there.” Illinois’ population has grown only slightly since 1970 – from 11.1 million then to 12.67 … Read More

Thank you Sullivan To the editor: Just a quick note to thank the City of Sullivan for your 4th of July celebration. Although we weren’t able to make it to the parade I know some Arthur residents participated. However, my sister and I did drive down to Eagle Pond Road to watch the fireworks with more than a few hundred other people. … Read More

•July 22, 2020• The world’s response to the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus left no aspect of life untouched. People from all walks of life had to make sacrifices to prevent the spread of the potentially deadly virus, and college students were no exception. Many colleges and universities abruptly canceled in-person classes in mid-March 2020, forcing students to finish their coursework via remote learning. That response had a significant impact on the 2019-20 school year, and the virus figures to affect the upcoming school year just as much. In fact, many colleges and universities are beginning the coming school year … Read More

•July 22, 2020• Roger Dearman, after 27+ years of employment with Scott State Bank, will be retiring from his position as Loan Officer at our Bethany location. Roger began his career in finance at ITT Financial Company where he worked three years and then took a position with Personal Finance Company for five years. … Read More