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 thrive and compete in today’s digital economy.

•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.

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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.