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News Progress Posted on June 17, 2020 by webmasterJune 17, 2020

Senior Peace Meal For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770 Monday, June 22 – Chicken and Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, Green and Wax Beans w/Bacon & Onion, Whole Grain Wheat, Fresh Grapes Tuesday, June 23 – Saucy Cabbage Rolls, Corn, Dinner Roll, Hawaiian Salad Wednesday, June 24 – Shepherd’s Pie , Harvard Beets, Dinner Roll, Pears Thursday, June 25 – Beef Pattie w/Mushroom Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Carrots, Dinner Roll, Cinnamon Chunky Applesauce Friday, June 26 – CHEF’S CHOICE. REGIONAL FAVORITES WILL BE SERVED … Read More

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County Board Rejects Car Lot, Kennels and Chicago

News Progress Posted on June 17, 2020 by webmasterJune 17, 2020

•June 17, 2020• By Mike Brothers A car lot across from the 4-H Center on Jonathan Creek Rd. attracted a number of neighbors to the Thursday, June 11, Moultrie County Board meeting. Roger Tice represented the group and presented a 100-name petition asking the county board to deny the request by Janusz Toczydlowski to rezone 1404 Jonathan Creek from AG-1 to C-2 for a car lot. Planning and zoning committee chairman Todd Maxedon explained the committee recommendation was to deny the rezoning request by Mr. Toczydlowski. The county board rejected the rezone request. Two special use permits for dog kennels … Read More

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Moultrie Moment of the Week

News Progress Posted on June 17, 2020 by webmasterJune 17, 2020

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Illinois, Du Quoin State Fairs Cancelled due to COVID-19

News Progress Posted on June 17, 2020 by webmasterJune 17, 2020

•June 17, 2020• Junior Livestock Expo to be held in September, 4-H General Project Show will proceed virtually Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Pritzker will issue an Executive Order cancelling the Illinois and Du Quoin State Fairs this year. The announcement of the cancellations has prompted the Department of Agriculture to offer a safe, creative way to ensure youth exhibitors still get a chance to showcase their hard work. The annual State Fairs, which attracted over 600,000 visitors combined in 2019, will return in August 2021. … Read More

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Sex Based Discrimination Prohibition Backed by Court

News Progress Posted on June 17, 2020 by webmasterJune 17, 2020

•June 17, 2020• The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), which prohibits sex-based discrimination in the workplace, protects employees from discrimination on the basis of their sexual orientation and gender identity. Though the Illinois Human Rights Act (“IHRA”) has provided workplace non-discrimination protections for LGBTQ Illinoisans since 2006, today’s ruling is a major victory for all LGBTQ people across the country. Illinois Department of Human Rights (“IDHR”) Director Jim Bennett said the following: … Read More

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Obituaries 6-17-2020: John Sharp

News Progress Posted on June 17, 2020 by webmasterJune 17, 2020

John Sharp John William Sharp, 88, passed away June 9, 2020, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 13 at McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial with military rites by Sullivan American Legion Post #68 was in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Illinois chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association or Central Christian Church in Seymour, Ind. … Read More

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Remember When? 6-17-2020

News Progress Posted on June 17, 2020 by webmasterJune 17, 2020

25 Years Ago This Week Bethany High School spring awards were handed out. In baseball the Mustangs had two players winning two awards apiece; Kevin Bowser was best pitcher and best offense award winner. Scott Seeley was most improved and sportsmanship award winner. Adam Gurchiek was best defense and Shane Martin recognized for hustle. In softball Amy Bagley was Most Valuable Player and highest batting average with .609. Sam Ozier won best defense; Rebekah Steimel, most improved; Wendy Munch, best sportsman; and Jesi Brumleve the hustle award. Track – Katie Phillips and Justin Lutz MVPs while Darla Gill won the … Read More

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Rally Supports LGBTQ Pride

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A Wedding Brings Celebration During Time of Corona Virus

News Progress Posted on June 17, 2020 by webmasterJune 17, 2020

•June 17, 2020• By Ellen Ferrera for the News Progress Their May 23 wedding date was postponed but on Saturday, June 13 at 11:30am Shania Whitrock and Bradlee Todd were united in marriage in the first wedding at New Life Church since its closure in March. To the skirl of a lone bagpiper Shania was accompanied to the pink and silver balloon-decorated altar by her father-in-law to be, Leslie Todd. Her attendants were twin sister Brooke Whitrock, Mary Canroy, Suzzanne Reimer and Kelsey Knopp. The attendants wore pink chiffon, floor-length gowns and carried bouquets of multi-colored summer flowers. … Read More

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National Health Crisis Leaves Players Standing on the Sidelines

News Progress Posted on June 17, 2020 by webmasterJune 17, 2020

•June 17, 2020• By Jason Brown NP Sports When Okaw Valley alumnus Paige Robinson selected which collegiate basketball team she wanted to play for after high school, she wanted to join a university basketball team that had a chance to win a national championship. Last season, in her freshman year, Robinson was part of a 35-0 Drury University that made it to the Final Four. She thought that she might have the opportunity for a dream season in her first year. But the Panthers lost 69-60 to Lubbock Christian in the NCAA-II semifinals to end their season. This season, as … Read More

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The Autumn pumpkin harvest is underway as evident in this field east of Sullivan near Cooks Mills two Sundays ago.


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