Matter of Balance classes return to Sullivan library

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•September 30, 2026• by Jamie Crosier Adults looking to improve their balance and maintain their independence will have an opportunity to take part in a series of Matter of Balance classes at the Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library in Sullivan this October. The classes will meet from noon to 2 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday throughout October. The eight-session program is designed to reduce concerns about falling while helping participants increase their activity levels. … Read More

Heartland CASA enrolling for Moultrie County Volunteer Advocate Training

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•September 30, 2026• Photo SubmittedFront Row: Stepheni Hall – Heartland CASA Staff, Ann Sanner – Advocate, Mary Ann Hecht – Advocate, Becky Comstock – Advocate, Lori McDaniel – Heartland CASA Staff, Melissa Krieger – Advocate, Melissa Wolfe – Heartland CASA Staff, Paige Foster – Heartland CASA Staff, and Linda Featherling – Advocate.Back Row: Rita Florey – Advocate, Mitzi Hartman – Advocate, Christine Grohler – Advocate, CaSandra Blockton – Heartland CASA Staff, Kayla Tipsword – Advocate, Judge Richey, and Blaine Smith – Heartland CASA Staff. Moultrie County’s CASA program is growing, and Heartland CASA is looking for more community members willing … Read More

Dine with a Doc®

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•September 30, 2026• The spirit of “more than a meal” will be at the heart of the next Dine with a Doc® in Sullivan as Senior Education Ministries, Inc. welcomes Barbra Wylie, Director of the Peace Meal Senior Nutrition Program at Sarah Bush Lincoln, for a special program focused on senior nutrition, healthy aging and the important role food and fellowship play in our overall well-being.  Senior Education Ministries, Inc., in partnership with the Sullivan community, invites area seniors, veterans, caregivers and community members to Dine with a Doc® on Tuesday, October 6, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at … Read More

Share your family favorite recipes

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•September 30, 2026• It’s that time of year again – we are asking for readers to submit their favorite recipe for our annual “Family Favorites” cookbook publication. Whether it’s an old family favorite passed down through generations, a recipe you created yourself when being creative, or something new that you love, we are interested in what tickles your palate and brings you joy to put on the table. The “Family Favorites” cookbook will be published late November or early December. Please submit your recipes to rtipsword@newsprogress. com. … Read More

19th District Fall Meeting

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•September 30, 2026• The 19th District of the American Legion, Department of Illinois, will hold a regular meeting on October 11 at Post #507, Bethany. The Sons of the American Legion will meet at 10:00 a.m. The Legion meeting will be held at 1:00 p.m. Representatives from each Post and Squadron in the 19th District are urged to attend. A meal will be provided. … Read More

Drive-thru dinner 

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•September 30, 2026• 5,6,7,8 Booster Club is holding a Drive-Thru Dinner with Griffins Catering on Monday, October 19. The meal includes: Pulled Pork BBQ with Bun, Mac & Cheese, Green Beans & Loaded Brownie. Pick-up at the Empower Academy located south of Sullivan right off of Route 32 from 5:00-6:30 p.m. Tickets are pre-sale only and deadline to purchase is October 5. To purchase, contact an Empower Academy Dancer/Tumbler or Competition Team Member or Ginger Voegel at 217-549-3877. … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Kenneth Minnis

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Kenneth Robert “Kenny” Minnis, 54, of Bethany, went to be with Christ at 6:33p.m Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at his home. Memorial services will be held at 11:00a.m. Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at Faith Lutheran Church in Sullivan. Visitation will be held one hour before services. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice. McMullin-Young Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements. Kenny was born on February 13,1972, in Portsmouth, VA; the son of Robert P. and Stella (Callahan) Minnis. He was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church. Kenny had one … Read More

EIU encourages adults with some college credit to finish what they started

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•September 23, 2026• by Joshua Reinhart For many adults who began college but did not complete a degree, leaving school was less about academics than it was about everything else happening in life at the time. A new national survey offers a reminder that stepping away from college does not have to mean closing the door permanently. Study.com’s 2026 Finish Your Degree: New Survey on College Stopouts found that 80% of adults surveyed who left college without earning a degree attributed their decision to full-time work, cost, or family responsibilities. Academic challenges accounted for just 2% of respondents’ reasons for stopping out. … Read More

It’s not rabbit season yet; but Redskins bagged some Bunnies

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•September 23, 2026• by E. Scott England The Sullivan Redskins welcomed a new conference opponent, the Fisher Bunnies, last Friday night. Fisher had previously been part of the Heart of Illinois Conference for a long time before making the jump to the Lincoln Prairie Conference this season. “This was a big switch for them, but they thought our schools lined up more appropriately with them to give them competitive balance,” stated Sullivan Athletic Director Cole Huber. Regarding the addition to Fisher, Huber continued, “Since we lost Cerro Gordo-Bement to 8-man football, we needed another school to make us a 10-team, … Read More

‘Halloween Wars’ champion Mike Brown coming to Arthur Pumpkin Festival Oct. 3

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•September 23, 2026• A nationally known pumpkin sculptor and “Halloween Wars” champion will bring his carving talents to Arthur when the Arthur Pumpkin Festival debuts Saturday, Oct. 3. Mike Brown, a professional pumpkin sculptor, designer and builder from Springfield, Missouri, will be among the featured attractions during the daylong downtown festival, scheduled from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. along Progress and Hickory streets. Brown has gained national attention for transforming ordinary pumpkins into elaborate three-dimensional sculptures. Rather than relying on traditional jack-o’-lantern designs, Brown carves directly into pumpkins to create detailed faces, characters and other works of art. His talents … Read More