Moultrie County Adds Three More Positive COVID-19 Cases

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•July 14, 2020• Moultrie County Health Department (MCHD) has confirmed three more cases of the novel coronavirus-2019 (COVID-19) in Moultrie County. The individuals range in ages from 40’s to 60’s. Two are recovering at home in isolation and one is hospitalized. Public health officials are notifying all close contacts. To date, 1,357 Moultrie County residents have been tested for COVID-19. Of those tests, 27 have been confirmed positive for COVID-19 and 18 are no longer in isolation. As Illinois progresses through Phase 4 of Recover Illinois, the risk of COVID-19 transmission to others may increase. It is important to remember … Read More

Moultrie County Adds More Positive COVID-19 Cases

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•July 10, 2020• The Moultrie County Health Department (MCHD) has confirmed the four more cases of the novel coronavirus-2019 (COVID-19) in Moultrie County. The individuals range in ages from 20’s to 70’s. They are recovering at home in isolation. Public health officials are notifying all close contacts. To date, 1,299 Moultrie County residents have been tested for COVID-19. Of those tests, 24 have been confirmed positive for COVID-19 and 18 are no longer in isolation. As Illinois progresses through Phase 4 of Recover Illinois, the risk of COVID-19 transmission to others may increase. It is important to remember that people … Read More

Sullivan Clean up Begins

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•July 8, 2020• The city of Sullivan has authorized July 11 and 18 as City Clean Up Days. The location of a citizen’s residence determines which day their items will be collected. Items for all residents who live north of Harrison Street and on Pifers Ln. will be picked up Saturday, July 11. Those living south of Harrison Street will be serviced Saturday, July 18. Those not living in the corporate city limits are not eligible to participate in the clean up day; therefore, any items set out will not be picked up. Items must be on the curb by … Read More

Letter to the Editor 7-8-2020

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I Wear a Facemask Because Your Life Matters Dear Editor, I choose to wear a facemask when social distancing is not possible, because YOUR LIFE matters to me. Yes, I realize that it will not protect me or you 100% but it’s certainly better than nothing. I also realize that it is your right given by the Constitution to choose to not wear a facemask. … Read More

Income Tax Filing Deadline Approaching

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•July 8, 2020• Today, the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) reminds taxpayers the state individual income tax filing and payment deadline is July 15, just days away. This year’s deadline was extended three months by Governor JB Pritzker in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Both state and federal returns are due on July 15. … Read More

Remember When? 7-8-2020

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25 Years Ago This Week In Marion Best’s column she relays visits from those who used to live in Sullivan Dick LeVene and his sister Rochelle Pursifull, members of the SHS class of 1962. Excited about the Fourth Celebration Marion wrote: “I may even wear my new T-shirt. It was a gift from Hollis Dick of Bethany. In keeping with the fish wrap shenanigans he found one and gave it to me. It reads: “Something fishy!” I love it.” Jenny Uphoff was crowned Miss Lovington by Melanie Harlin. Elise Wildman was Little Miss Lovington; Tyler Dixon, Little Mr. Lovington; Jessica … Read More

July 4th Raffle Winner

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•July 8, 2020• The Sullivan Economic Development and Chamber annual Fourth of July raffle was a big success with the prize winner drawn at noon Monday, July 6. This years winning ticket of #5660 was purchased by Melinda Richardson. Her winnings were $4210.50. The proceeds help the SCED continue to do community development projects for Sullivan! … Read More