2014
Citing the city an example of a community that has taken the initiative to assure a continued quality of life for its citizens, Kevin Gaden, President & CEO of the Illinois Municipal Utilities Association (IMUA), named Sullivan as the 2014 IMUA Member Community of the Year. Sullivan mayor Ann Short and Sullivan distribution foreman Shannon Risley were on hand to accept the award at a ceremony held in Springfield.
Edna Bailey was the winner of the Sullivan Fourth of July raffle, taking home $5,354.50.