News Progress

•November 2, 2022• The Illinois Credit Union League (ICUL) recently announced Staley Credit Union Board Director Mike Landacre as a 2022 recipient of their Lifetime Achievement Award. As a category in ICUL’s Hall of Fame Awards, this prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes a current or former leader’s contribution to the credit union movement in Illinois and/or at the national level. Nominees must have at least ten years of active involvement in the credit union movement; have participated in league, chapter or national activities; promoted the cooperative nature of credit unions locally; and demonstrated leadership and a personal commitment and vision … Read More

•November 2, 2022• Lake Land College Adult Education will be offering free welding classes beginning November 14. Those interested can attend orientation at the Lake Land College Marshall Eastern Region Center, 224 S. 6th St., Marshall, Illinois 62441, on November 14 at 4 p.m. There will also be a welding orientation at Shelbyville High School, 1001 W. North 6th St., Shelbyville, on November 15 at 4 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to enter through the shop entrance. … Read More

•November 2, 2022• By Jim Baumann NP Guest Writer On All Hallow’s Eve eve, I offer you tricks and treats. And they’ll all be bite-sized (and likely stale). If you were hoping for a regulation Snickers bar from me, try the next house. Where? What? “TV news often headlines things similar to ‘Man shot in River North,’” writes Carl Skrabacz. “In this case, I looked over my body and couldn’t find a River North.” Well, Carl, I’ve been lucky enough for my tee shot to hit a dogleg every three or four rounds, even if it’s the next fairway over. … Read More