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2018 Moultrie County Final Multiplier Announced

News Progress Posted on March 13, 2019 by webmasterMarch 13, 2019

•March 13, 2019• Moultrie County has been issued a final property assessment equalization factor of 1.0196, according to David Harris, Director of the Illinois Department of Revenue. The property assessment equalization factor, often called the “multiplier”, is the method used to achieve uniform property assessments among counties, as required by law. This equalization is particularly important because some of the state’s 6,600 local taxing districts overlap into two or more counties (e.g. school districts, junior college districts, fire protection districts). If there were no equalization among counties, substantial inequities among taxpayers with comparable properties would result. … Read More

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Sullivan Track Team Best Records

News Progress Posted on March 13, 2019 by webmasterMarch 13, 2019

•March 13, 2019• By Jason Brown NP Sports Editor The Sullivan boys’ tack and field team competed in the Mt. Zion Indoor Invitational last Wednesday and the University High School Indoor Invitational two Saturdays ago. Jadon Nuzzo wasted no time in showing his improvement from last year by resetting his own pole vault record in each meet. Despite no team scores, many Redskins broke personal records. … Read More

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Yost Gets New Attorney

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•March 13, 2019• By Mike Brothers An aged and heavier Michael Yost sat alone at the defense table in Moultrie County court Thursday, March 7 as the Honorable Judge Hugh Finson appointed Walter Lookofsy of Shelbyville to defend him. He will return to Moultrie County Court at 3 p.m.Tuesday, April 2 after consulting with his new attorney. The Illinois Appellate Court directed the Krankel hearing in Moultrie County to determine whether Yost, 45, was ineffectively represented by counsel during his Sept. 2016 trial. … Read More

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Obituaries 3-13-2019: Dorothy Sanner

News Progress Posted on March 13, 2019 by webmasterMarch 13, 2019

Dorothy Sanner Dorothy A. Sanner, 90, of Macomb, formerly of Decatur, passed away at 5 p.m. Monday, February 11, 2019 in Wesley Village Health Care Center. Dorothy was born May 29, 1928 in Decatur, Illinois to John and Catherine Brown Foster and was raised in Lovington. She married William Sanner January 1, 1948 and had three children. Her professional goals led her to several paths of employment. Dorothy was a librarian at Western Illinois University as well as an administrative assistant in the State’s Attorney’s office in Macomb. She established a stitchery studio in Macomb and enjoyed years of teaching … Read More

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SBL AdvantAge 50 Offers International Quilt Festival

News Progress Posted on March 13, 2019 by webmasterMarch 13, 2019

•March 13, 2019• SBL AdvantAge 50 is offering a day trip to the International Quilt Festival, Thursday, March 28, being held at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont. The festival will feature hundreds of vendors, educational programs and all kinds of new and exciting quilting items. … Read More

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Battle of the Badges

News Progress Posted on March 13, 2019 by webmasterMarch 13, 2019

•March 13, 2019• The Sullivan Police and Fire Department personnel will be facing each other in the Battle of the Badges, Thursday, March 14 at Sullivan High School. Beginning at 6 p.m. the two basketball teams will be performing at 110% on behalf of the Sullivan Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization. Admission is free, but donations are welcome. In addition to the game a hot dog dinner is available at 5 p.m. One dollar for half court shots and 50/50 tickets will be sold. … Read More

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Menus 3-13-2019

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Senior Peace Meal For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770 Monday, March 18 – Beef tips in gravy, mashed potatoes, Italian green beans w/tomato, onion, and bacon, whole grain wheat (1), mandarin oranges Tuesday, March 19 – Ham and beans, pickled beets, cornbread, peaches Wednesday, March 20 – Beef stew w/potatoes, carrots, and onions, seasoned greens, biscuits, pears Thursday, Mach 21 – Salisbury beef pattie, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, dinner roll, banana bread w/cream cheese Friday, March 22 – Whitefish burger w/sauce pkt., baked beans, fruit juice, bun, scalloped pineapple … Read More

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Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Offered at Mo. Co. Health Dept.

News Progress Posted on March 13, 2019 by webmasterMarch 13, 2019

•March 13, 2019• Several Moultrie County agencies are banding together to co-sponsor a one-day prescription medication take back event 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, April 27 in the parking lot of the Moultrie County Health Department. The Moultrie County Health Department has opened the event in accordance with the DEA National Prescription Take Back Day through the Moultrie County Sheriff’s Office and the Sullivan Police Department. Other sponsors include the Moultrie County Counseling Center and New Vision, Inc. of HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital in Shelbyville. … Read More

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Lawmakers Push for Medicaid Managed Care Reform

News Progress Posted on March 13, 2019 by webmasterMarch 13, 2019

Quicker payments to safety net hospitals among proposals •March 13, 2019• By Peter Hancock Capitol News Illinois Democratic state leaders said Tuesday that Illinois’ “managed care” Medicaid system is threatening the viability of hospitals and access to health care in many parts of the state, and they are pushing legislation they say would reform the system. “We have a broken managed care program in Illinois, and it’s threatening the very future of our health care providers and the patients they serve all around this state,” Senate Majority Leader Kimberly Lightford said during a news conference unveiling the legislation. Under the … Read More

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Obituaries 3-13-2019

News Progress Posted on March 13, 2019 by webmasterMarch 13, 2019

Elsie Jackson Elsie A. Jackson, 89, of Lovington went home to be with the Lord at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 7, 2019. Funeral services were held at 12 p.m. Monday, March 11 in Prairie View Baptist Church in Lake City. Burial was in Keller Cemetery in Lovington. … Read More

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BASO Car Show a success



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The Bethany Advocates and Support Organization hosted its annual car show on August 22 at Crowder Park. The perfect afternoon weather bought out 52 entries and many enthusiastic onlookers. Greg Fitzgerald’s 1966 Pontiac GTO took home Best off Show honors.


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