One Book, One Sullivan selects book of the year

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•December 3, 2025• Photo by DM WilliameeSullivan’s One Book, One Sullivan group at Tuesday’s announcement at Sullivan Middle School. Front row, L-R: Mrs. Rebecca Powell, Noah Davis, Ezekiel Walk, Edith Gibbons, and Mrs. Rikki Ray. Center, L-R: Bentley Meadows, Gideon Walk, Hazel Crothers, Nora Becker, Ava Warren, Libby Wall, Scarlett Perrott, and Aubrey Fultz. Back row, L-R: Violet Cohan, Mitchell Wesselman, Emma Drake, Sarah Windhorst, Michaela Blickensderfer, and Charlotte Martin. by DM Williamee On Tuesday, November 25th, in the Sullivan Middle Gymnasium, the air was crackling with excited energy as students and other attendees awaited the announcement of the book … Read More

Santa’s coming to Lovington 

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•December 3, 2025• On December 14th, from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m., Santa Claus will be at the Lovington American Legion Post #429, 1985 State Highway 32, Lovington. Each child will receive a gift from Santa, with cookies and drinks provided by the Lovington Women’s Auxiliary. … Read More

Holiday shopping event

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•December 3, 2025• The Sullivan American Legion, 8 East Strain Street, Sullivan, is hosting a Holiday Shopping Event on Friday, December 5th, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. There will be home-crafted items, direct sales, Christmas greenery, baked goods, boutique items, and more. Admission is free, and all ages are welcome. Those interested in having a booth at the Holiday Shopping Event can contact Tina Bolsen at (217) 620-8185. Highway Heartburn will be in the parking lot serving smashburgers. … Read More

Letters to Santa 

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•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

Recent Obituaries: Michael Christian Duvall

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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

Annual Thanksgiving turkey delivery

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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

Lady Reds open season with continued domination

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•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

Virginia Weakly celebrates her 105th, wins AALC prize

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•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

Metro Christmas Tree goes up

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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