25 Years Ago This Week

The Sullivan City Council approved a $13 million appropriations ordinance for fiscal year 1996-97. The total appropriations are up about $246,000 from last years’ appropriations of $12,905,025 or less than 2 percent.
Dean Byers of Sullivan, founder of the Lake Shelbyville chapter of the American Angling Assn., was honored with the Volunteers Service Award by the Illinois Dept. of Natural Resources. The award is presented to the nominee who has significantly aided the fisheries resource and Division of Fisheries operation through his contributions.     Login or Subscribe to read the rest of this story.