•July 29, 2026•

by Jamie Crosier

Businesses, organizations and community members will gather at the Sullivan Country Club on Friday, Aug. 14, for the annual Sullivan Illinois Community Development Golf Outing, a fundraiser that supports projects aimed at strengthening the local economy and community.

Lunch will be served at 11 a.m., with a noon tee-off. The outing raises funds for Sullivan Community Development’s year-round efforts to support local businesses, encourage economic growth, promote tourism and partner with organizations on projects that enhance the community.

Executive Director Laurrie Minor said the golf outing has become one of the organization’s signature annual events and serves a purpose beyond a day on the golf course.

•July 29, 2026•

by Jamie Crosier

For the past six years, a Facebook group has quietly connected Sullivan community members with teachers and school staff in need of classroom supplies, creating a steady stream of donations that has helped support local education.

Founded by Nathan Ogle, Becky Ogle and Jamie Crosier, the Sullivan CUSD 300 Supply Group now has 649 members. The private Facebook group welcomes any community member who wants to support Sullivan CUSD 300 classrooms. Teachers, administrators and school staff use the group to post classroom needs, while community members can offer items they wish to donate or share information about local sales that could benefit classrooms. The format connects educators with people looking for practical ways to support local schools.

•July 29, 2026•

by Jamie Crosier

Families settle into their seats each Friday afternoon at the Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library in Sullivan, waiting for the lights to dim and a movie to begin. Free popcorn and water are available, children gather with parents and grandparents, and for a couple of hours, the library becomes a place for entertainment as well as learning.

The weekly movie series is just one of several free programs the library offers throughout the summer as part of its commitment to serving the community.

While the library is unable to publicly announce movie titles because of licensing requirements, families can find the schedule posted inside the library or by calling the library directly. Movies are shown every Friday at 1:00 p.m. through the start of the school year. Registration is not required, and the library can accommodate up to 75 people.

•July 22, 2026•

by Jamie Crosier

At its board meeting held Monday evening, July 13, the Sullivan Community Unit School District No. 300 Board of Education approved a tentative budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, giving the district an initial financial framework while officials await final state funding figures expected later this summer.

Superintendent Dr. Ted Walk said the tentative budget is intended to provide a general outline for the coming year. Because the district has not yet received its state funding allocations, a more complete budget with updated revenue projections will be presented for board approval in September.

The board unanimously approved the tentative budget.

Capital projects included in the tentative budget primarily focus on the district’s track project, though Walk said transportation-related projects may be added before the final budget is adopted. Updated figures related to payments for the new high school are expected to be included in the September budget as well.

The board approved the purchase of two residential properties to support future transportation operations.