News Progress

•July 29, 2015• The Green Mill Village Theatre in Arcola will be throwing a Christmas in July party Thursday, July 30. Guests will have a chance to come to the theatre to meet Santa and his reindeer before enjoying a 1 p.m. or 7 p.m. showing of “Half-Stitched The Musical.” “We wanted to create a fun and unique event that would bring together people of all ages,” Koy Cook, Sales and Social Media Coordinator, said. “Christmas is such a festive time of year, and we really wanted to give a gift to the community for being so supportive of our … Read More

•July 29, 2015• The State of Illinois budget not being enacted for fiscal year 2016 beginning July 1 has led C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation to make changes in their program delivery system to include reduction of client services, days of service, hours of operation and employment of personnel to provide the needed services to clients. According to Paul White, CEO, “The current budget uncertainty and impasse at the state level has led C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation to reduce client services effective July 1 and to lay off employees, change days of service and reduce hours of operation in the field … Read More

•July 29, 2015• Edward Jones Financial Advisor George Levi announced today that a second financial advisor, Jamie Shoot, has joined his office in Sullivan as of July 7. “I am really looking forward to working with George,” said Jamie. “I’ll have all the advantages of working with an experienced investment professional while getting to know local investors. This will be a tremendous opportunity to increase my investment knowledge and hone my customer service skills.” “I’m very impressed with Jamie, and I’m sure our clients will be, too,” added Levi. “Edward Jones prides itself on providing the best service possible to … Read More