Sullivan News

Norman Burwell Jr., 78, of Ellenton, Fla., formerly of Fredericksburg, died Thursday, June 4, 2009, in Bradenton, Fla.

Drivers' services: Secretary of State Jesse White, in cooperation with Tri-Stae International, will offer drivers a chance to renew their license, obtain a duplicate or corrected license or an Illinois identification card from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday at 200 Tri-State International, Lincolnshire.

The Little Theatre On The Square is thrilled to announce that the new musical THE WEDDING SINGER will play from June 24-July 5, 2009.

Parks and schools are highlights of the West Highlands neighborhood. Just south of Naperville Central High School, West Highlands is couched among several recreational and shopping areas, including the Naperville Plaza, Knoch Park and Sportsman's Park.

Illinois health officials say that a person in the Chicago area has died of swine flu.

State Rep. Bob Flider is continuing his pledge to be accessible to residents of his district by scheduling monthly satellite office hours in communities around the 101st District.

The names of local soldiers serving in Iraq and Afghanistan are displayed on light posts along West Jackson Street leading to downtown Sullivan, Ill.

Mon May 25, 6:36 pm ET SULLIVAN, Ill. A drive around the small central Illinois town of Sullivan is a lesson in patriotism.

Residents of Sullivan, Ill. don't have to wonder which community members are serving Iraq and Afghanistan.

The Robben Island Singers use their songs to help ease hunger and teach important lessons in forgiveness, conflict resolution and community building.

A Sangamon County judge's opinion that the state illegally boosted fines against nursing homes throughout Illinois could take the sting out of punishment for bad behavior, state health officials say.

Israeli company debuts monitored telemedicine device, looks to 'conquer the market' DENVER - At the annual national conference of Homewatch CareGivers here on April 25, Healthcom, a PERS product provider and monitoring station based in Sullivan, Ill., announced the expansion of its offerings to include SimpleMed, a fully secure, monitored ...

A record number of hunters searched Saturday morning for the morel mushrooms around Lake Shelbyville during the sixth annual Spores 'n More festival.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers would like to announce that the Lake Shelbyville Visitor Center will open for the season in conjunction with the 6th Annual Spores-N-More Event on Saturday, April 25.

The third of nine Early Bird drawings for The Spotlight Raffle at The Little Theatre was held on April 2 after the opening performance of Willy Wonka Jr.

Five area communities are joining together to celebrate the hunt of the elusive morel.

Rush" games will begin at 5:45 pm. There will be 20 bingo and raffle games held with a payout of over $3,000 a night.

A 26-year-old central Illinois man has pleaded not guilty to murder and involuntary manslaughter charges in the death of his infant daughter.

City Councilman and Deputy Liquor Commissioner Eric Turner will ask his fellow council members Tuesday to support a three-year moratorium on new liquor establishments in an area surrounding the Hotel Pere ...

Illinois senators took a first stab at closing the state's estimated $9 billion budget hole Wednesday.