2013 

Sullivan’s former fire chief, Jeff Waite, was nominated for the Fire Chief Emeritus Award by the Illinois Fire Chief’s Association. He received the award that month at the annual IFCA in Peoria, just one of five out of 1,200 fire departments statewide. 

The soon to be retired sheriff Jeff Thomas received recognition at the George A. Sentel Masonic Lodge’s annual Past Masters Awards Banquet. He was presented with the Community Builder Award, which was given to an individual who had distinguished themselves through service to the community. 

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