Sullivan Daily News

A City Council, Committee of the Whole, and Special Council meeting takes place Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 5PM. Residents should attend or participate to stay involved in local government decisions.

Illinois now requires more trained staff at daycare centers to improve child safety after a toddler's death.

• Key change: Centers with over 12...

Sullivan residents, mark your calendars: the next City Council Meeting is set for Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Attend to stay informed on local government decisions and have your voice heard.

Sullivan High School football opened its season with a commanding 55-14 conference victory over Argenta-Oreana at home. Senior Aiden Dinger scored...

Illinois leads the Tri-States with 328 tornado warnings issued so far in 2026, well ahead of Missouri's 240 and Iowa's 187, pointing to increased...

Sullivan schools must install mobile panic alert systems to automatically notify law enforcement during on-site emergencies, as Illinois enacts...

• Governor Pritzker says state agencies are responding to storm damage across Illinois
• New three-year rebate covers up to $1,000 for flood victims'...

• Derecho damage lingers in Illinois after Tuesday's winds up to 100 mph, leaving over 400,000 without power across the state and neighbors
• Flood...

Sullivan residents face another round of strong thunderstorms today with high heat. Prepare now for potential severe weather impacts across the region.

Illinois has signed House Bill 5446 into law to give rural ambulance services more staffing flexibility. The changes aim to improve response times and keep crews on call longer for faster patient transport.

Illinois REALTORS has launched a city-by-city Housing Supply Accelerator Program, pairing its staff with municipal leaders to review zoning and remove...

Sullivan residents and businesses in Moultrie County can still apply for low-interest SBA disaster loans to cover damage from June 17 storms, but the...

The City of Sullivan is seeking resident input on spending $6.3 million in federal disaster recovery funds from the 2023 tornado. Most other items cover unrelated Indiana events like a fatal Terre Haute crash and Vincennes Watermelon Festival.

Sullivan CUSD #300 hosts Flag Football and Flag Cheer Skills Day today for local K-4th graders.

• K-1st grade: 8:00-8:50am on JFL Practice Field...

Sullivan residents will soon find it simpler to review city and county financial statements and audits, as local government websites must now direct...

Triple-digit heat index values up to 100-106 are expected in Sullivan as temperatures climb into the lower 90s starting Saturday and into early next week. Prepare for dangerous conditions before rain returns midweek.

• Broader help available: SB 3565 would let townships use general assistance levies for food pantries, hygiene items and clothing instead of only $500...

A new Illinois law effective Jan. 1, 2027, lowers the shared physical care threshold and adds new reporting rules that will affect many local...

Illinois motorists can now challenge sudden auto insurance rate increases under a law signed by Gov. Pritzker. The measure requires 30-day notice for...

• Courthouse privacy: Unauthorized photos, videos or livestreams of victims and witnesses in Moultrie County courthouses now carry penalties,...