Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago awards $15,000.00 grant to Monroe Associates, Inc.
Funds sponsored by Staley Credit Union to support small businesses in the Central Illinois community. •January 15, 2025• Staley Credit Union, in partnership with The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, awarded Monroe Associates, Inc. a grant of $15,000.00 through its Community First® Accelerate Grants for Small Business program. Monroe Associates, Inc., based in Bethany, provides essential IT services to a range of small businesses, including community banks, credit unions, insurance companies, and other local enterprises. With expertise in network design, installation, hosting services, and hardware solutions, Monroe Associates has become a critical partner in enabling Central Illinois businesses to … Read More
Lady Redskins move to 16-3; Becoming a force to be reckoned with
Addison Minor (pictured at right). by E. Scott England The Lady Redskins won again Monday night. This time it was a win over Cerro Gordo, 53-16. They even did it without a single three pointer. Yet, they had three girls with double digits for points. Addison Minor has really moved into her role of being available down low. She led the team with 16 points. Emily Miller and Shae Ellis went back and forth, eventually ending the game with 11 points and 10 points, respectively. Devon Richardson, a speed demon up and down the court, had eight points. She also … Read More
EIU announces award recipients
•January 15, 2025• Eastern Illinois University recently announced several award-winning students representing its College of Education for the Fall 2024 semester. Each award recipient has received the prestigious honor for demonstrating “exceptional scholarship, leadership, and dedication to serving individuals with disabilities.” The awardees include graduate and undergraduate students who have excelled both academically and in their communities. Among the recipients of EIU’s 2024 Special Education Recognition Award was Makenzie J. Ruppert, Senior at Sullivan High School. … Read More
Remembering Who We Are……………42
Who Was Isaac Hill and How Did He know Jefferson? by Janet Roney We’ve been following another ancient trail into the interior of Illinois that Isaac Hill followed in 1809-1811 while exploring for Thomas Jefferson and spying on the British still hanging around between the lower Kaskaskia (or “Ocar”) and the Illinois River to the north. This time, I have Hill’s hand-drawn map that leads through Bond, Montgomery, Fayette, and Shelby County towards Moultrie. … Read More
Obituaries 1-15-2025: Dean Cole
Dean Cole Dean Cole, 79, of Brevard, North Carolina, formerly of Sullivan, passed away at 3:15 a.m. Wednesday, January 1, 2025 in the Elizabeth House, Hendersonville, North Carolina. … Read More
Obituaries 1-15-2025: Michael Powell
Michael Powell Michael Ray Powell, 77, of Lovington, Illinois died Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at Springfield Memorial Hospital with his wife and two sons by his bedside. … Read More
A look back…1-15-2025
2005 Sullivan schools won the “Red Apple” award – celebrating the area’s best and most cost-efficient school districts – for the third time in a row. The Sullivan Lady Redskins defeated Clinton 38-35 with help from a 11-7 run in the fourth quarter. Kasey Hamilton was the only Lady Redskin to score in double digits with 14. … Read More
State Treasurer Frerichs returned $299 million in missing money in 2024
•January 15, 2025• The Illinois State Treasurer’s Office returned nearly $299 million in missing money during 2024, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced recently. Illinois’ missing money program — also known as I-CASH — processed 331,032 claims last year. Preliminary numbers show that $260.6 million in cash and $38 million in securities were returned last year. The average amount of a claim was $902. … Read More
Improve your health – Starting today!
Prioritize your well-being with resolutions for a healthier and more fulfilling new year •January 15, 2025• by Angela Hogan A new year is an excellent time to start improving your health. Small changes can yield significant long-term benefits. Here are eight resolutions worth considering: 1. Eat more whole foods Fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, and lean proteins are “nutrient-dense.” This means they are high in nutrients for the recommended serving size. Consuming whole foods can help keep you full and sustain energy. Start today: … Read More
City Council holds Monday night meeting
•January 15, 2025• by Sharon Barricklow The Sullivan City Council started the new year with a new meeting date after moving their regular meetings to the second and fourth Mondays of the month. The council worked quickly through an agenda largely with modifications to the Tax Increment Financing District resolutions, and held a closed to the public session to discuss employee negotiations. … Read More