Sullivan City Council Greeted by Public

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•June 5, 2019• By Mike Brothers The new Sullivan City Council was greeted with public participation at their second session May 28 with a variety of items discussed. After mayor Richard Glazebrook called the meeting to order, the first 20 minutes were filled with questions from the public and suggestions for the Council to improve transparency. Land acquisition discussion in closed session was raised concerning the Titus Trust, hiring the former city clerk as consultant and retiree health benefits were all aired during public comments. City administrator Dan Flannell explained that Busey Bank of Decatur controlled decisions concerning the Titus … Read More

Illinois House Sends Marijuana Legalization to Gov. Pritzker

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Legal retail sales could begin Jan. 1, 2020 •June 5, 2019• By Peter Hancock Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois House on Friday passed a bill legalizing adult recreational marijuana in the state. The 66-to-47 vote sends House Bill 1438 to Gov. J.B. Pritzker who campaigned in 2018 on a platform that included legalizing marijuana. The Senate approved the bill on Wednesday, 38-17. “The state of Illinois just made history, legalizing adult-use cannabis with the most equity-centric approach in the nation,” Pritzker said in a statement released after the vote. “This will have a transformational impact on our state, … Read More

Remember When? 5-29-2019

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25 Years Ago This Week Tom Wopat and his Full Moon Band gave an outstanding performance on the main stage during the Festival of Stars. Wopat brought a huge following of fans with him, which helped the Festival greatly. Eight-year-old Cortney Rauch said she enjoyed the Festival because of the carnival. “I liked the Cobra ride and all the prizes.” Eighty-six participated in the 5K run/two mile run during the Festival of Stars. The overall winner for males was Mark Avery of Decatur with a time of 16:12, and Lisa Hale of Lovington was the overall winner for females with … Read More

Spark Presents Art in Tabor Park

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•May 29, 2019• Sullivan Spark Culture and Entertainment Committee will bring Art in Tabor Park June 7 from 6-8 pm . On the first Friday of each month during spring and summer, Mason Point will present musical entertainment to the public from 6-8 pm. Free popcorn and water will be provided to all who attend. … Read More

Celebration of Life Services for Nina Martin

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Nina Martin A gathering in celebration and remembrance of the life of Nina Tabor Martin, who died January 28, 2019, will be held by her family at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 29, 2019 in the Mason Point Banquet Hall (Knight Building), One Masonic Way in Sullivan. Reminiscences by Nina’s family and friends will be followed by a buffet lunch. To aid the family in planning, persons intending to come are cordially asked to call 847-287-5094 or email philmart8@yahoo.com by June 21, 2019. … Read More

Obituaries 5-29-2019: Cheryl Reed

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Cheryl Reed Cheryl R. Reed, 56, of Portage, Wis. passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2019 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Cheryl was born August 30, 1962 in Paris, Ill., a daughter of Ed and Lela Rose. Cheryl enjoyed spending time with friends and family. … Read More

ALAH Softball Ends Season at Sectionals

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•May 29, 2019• By Jason Brown NP Sports Editor After winning the Class 2A Newton Regional, the Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond softball team lost to Breese Mater Dei in the Newton Sectional Semifinal last Wednesday. ALAH took a 1-0 lead in the second inning when Molly Day scored, but Breese Mater Dei tied the game with a run in the third. ALAH took the lead in the fourth inning when Marissa Herschberger scored, but again Breese tied the game 2-2 in the fifth inning. Breese pulled away with two runs in the sixth inning and a run in the seventh for the final … Read More

WSS Falls to Hardin Calhoun in Super-Sectional Action

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•May 29, 2019• By Jason Brown NP Sports Editor After winning the Class 1A Macon (Meridian) Sectional championship Friday, the Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg fell in a pitchers’ duel against Hardin Calhoun in the Springfield (UIS) Super-Sectional Monday. Monday, in a game that was moved from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. because of field conditions, the Hatchets had several opportunities but could not find the one timely hit needed to tie the game. Hardin Calhoun scored in the first inning when Lucy Kallal’s soft infield hit put her on first base, and two wild pitches allowed her to advance to third. Kallal scored … Read More