Illinois electric cooperatives respond to Hurricane Michael

October 10th, 2018

At present we have 15 – 4 man crews from Illinois electric cooperatives responding to two co-ops in North Carolina to help restore power after Hurricane Michael's landfall. They most likely will begin travel today (Wednesday, 10/10/18) so they can report to the cooperatives tomorrow. The following are sending one ...Read More

Lisa Cherry joins Energized Graphics

October 10th, 2018

We are excited to welcome Lisa Cherry to the AIEC and Energized Graphics as the new Creative Services Assistant Manager. Lisa will be assisting with Energized Graphics jobs and marketing as well as assisting ICL as needed. Lisa worked for The Daily Press in Newport News, Virginia, for 10 years in ...Read More

21st AIEC Lineman’s Safety Rodeo

October 2nd, 2018

Friday, September 28, was the 21st AIEC Lineman’s Safety Rodeo.  We had a perfect day, great weather, and the teams and individuals were great competitors! Shelby/EnerStar Electric came out on top for the Best Overall Team with Corn Belt Team #7 coming in 1st Runner-up and Clinton County coming in ...Read More

Illinois electric cooperatives answer the call for help during Hurricane Florence

September 14th, 2018

One of the 7 guiding principles of cooperatives is Cooperation among Cooperatives and is clearly exhibited when another cooperative needs help. Hurricane Florence has presented that situation and linemen from 19 Illinois cooperatives answered the call for help from North Carolina and Virginia. The Illinois crews left on Thursday morning ...Read More

New Legal and Government Relations Coordinator

September 13th, 2018

We are excited to announce that Kristin Banks has accepted the position of Legal and Government Relations Coordinator within the AIEC’s L&GR Dept.  Kristin has been with the AIEC for over 20 years, most recently as the Coordinator of Workers’ Compensation and Youth Programs in the Member Services Dept.  Her ...Read More

Adams Electric Cooperative holds 79th annual meeting of members

September 7th, 2018

Despite disruptive storms in the area, all necessary business was conducted during Adams Electric Cooperative’s 79th annual meeting of members held Wednesday, Sept. 5 at Bailey Park. Members still braved the weather with approximately 1,000 meals being served. The event included many activities for kids, more than 30 local vendors, ...Read More

AIEC welcomes new employee

August 24th, 2018

Cortney Graham has joined the Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives as Manager of Regulatory Compliance. Graham is an accomplished environmental, health and safety (EHS) professional with 12 years experience in Health and Safety Management Systems, OSHA, EPA and ISO 1401. She was recently with City, Water, Light & Power (CWLP) ...Read More

McDonough Power holds 81st Annual Meeting

August 24th, 2018

Consumer-members of McDonough Power Cooperative enjoyed music by regional band Crossover and a pork chop sandwich dinner prior to the start of their 81st Annual Meeting of Members held at The Crossing on Tuesday, Aug. 21. The annual meeting helps members participate in the Cooperative Principle of Democratic Member Control ...Read More

AIEC Chairman’s Award presented at annual meeting

August 15th, 2018

Fourteen individuals received the Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives’ (AIEC) Chairman’s Award at the AIEC Annual Meeting July 26-27. The Chairman’s Award exists to honor those who exhibit outstanding achievement or effort by an individual or group. The group was presented the award for their quick action in saving one ...Read More

Southern Illinois Electric Cooperative holds 79th Annual Meeting

August 10th, 2018

Southern Illinois Electric Cooperative (SIEC) members gathered at Shawnee Community College on Aug. 2 for their 79th Annual Meeting of Members. Before the business meeting, attendees were entertained Bill Forness & One More Round, a Johnny Cash tribute band. During the business meeting, members were given updates on the condition ...Read More