Staley Credit Union Recognized with Marketer of the Year Award for Mortgage Loan Growth
•November 22, 2023• Sonja Coon and Jessica Lott of Staley Credit Union recently attended a mortgage conference in Ohio, which was represented by 200 other financial institutions throughout the U.S. While attending the conference, they proudly accepted the Marketer of the Year award on behalf of Staley Credit Union. The award was based on the consistent and successful on-going growth of mortgage loans they have funded over the years. … Read More
Dolly Parton Imagination Library Coming to Moultrie County
•November 22, 2023• The United Way of Decatur & Mid-Illinois has partnered with Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library to bring the Dolly Parton Imagination Library to Moultrie County. The Dolly Parton Imagination Library has grown from Parton’s local Tennessee roots to an international program giving children the ability to receive a free book in the mail, each month, from birth to five years old. The United Way of Decatur & Mid-Illinois is in its third year providing the program to many of the counties they invest in, and today it is now available for the children of Moultrie County. … Read More
Babb Nominated
•November 22, 2023• Austin Babb, originally from Sullivan, was nominated for the Non-Traditional Student of the Year Award at Lake Land College. Austin Babb is a non-traditional student in Lake Land’s Paramedical Services Program. She was nominated by Jasmine Ballard, emergency services program coordinator. Austin is originally from Sullivan and now lives in Lerna with her husband and children. She works full time as an EMT while also keeping up with the demands of being both a student and a mother. In the nomination form, Ballard said, “Austin is compassionate with her patients and knowledgeable in her industry. When she … Read More
Redskins Prepare for Season Opener; Put Last Season Behind Them
•November 22, 2023• by E. Scott England The Sullivan Redskins had a rough season last year going 5-24 that also included a nine game losing streak. But it all depends on how you look at it. They were a relatively young team still figuring out how to work together on the court. Ten of their 24 losses were by 10 points or less. Two of those losses went into overtime. One of their losses of more than 10 points was against Tuscola, the eventual IHSA class A third place team. Factor all these things together and you have a team … Read More
Illinois Thanksgiving Dinner Costs Down Slightly from 2022
•November 22, 2023• While historically high food costs continue to strain consumers’ wallets, Illinois shoppers participating in the 38th annual American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) Thanksgiving Cost Survey reported the average cost of a traditional Thanksgiving meal is down slightly compared to 2022. Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) volunteer shoppers reported a state-wide average price of $63.87 for a classic holiday feast for 10, or around $6.39 per person. This reflects a 2.5% decrease over the previous year’s state average of $65.53. “Gathering around the table with family and friends during the holidays remains an important tradition in many households,” said … Read More
Open House Held for New Water Treatment Plant
•November 22, 2023• by Crystal Reed An open house was held at the City of Sullivan’s new water treatment plant in the evening of Thursday, November 16. A ribbon cutting by the Sullivan Chamber of Commerce and Economic Opportunity kicked off the event. Construction on the plant began June 6, 2022. Commissioner Chuck Woodworth said the planning and designing of the plant began around August 2019 but it took 14 months for the EPA to issue a construction permit because of COVID. At that time EPA employees were working at home remotely. Woodworth said that the major factor in building … Read More
Sullivan Dance Studio Competition Team Members Attend Convention
Santa Picture Bingo
•November 22, 2023• Santa Picture Bingo will be held on Saturday, December 2 from 8 to 11 am at the Sullivan American Legion Post 68. Breakfast will be served from 8 to 10:30 am and the menu is all you can eat pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, donuts, fruit and white and chocolate milk. Cost is $8 for ages 12 and up and $5 for children under 12. Bingo will start at 8:15 am with the last game played at 11 am. Bingo games are just 25 cents each with all prizes geared to children but fun for all ages to … Read More