RECC Attorney Jerry Tice was presented with ICC Friend of Cooperatives Award

October 24th, 2019

On Tuesday, Oct. 22, Rural Electric Convenience Cooperative (RECC) Attorney Jerry Tice was presented with the Illinois Cooperative Council's (ICC) Friend of Cooperatives Award during the cooperative’s board of directors meeting. The award is one of four presented through the ICC, a statewide organization dedicated to promoting a positive business climate ...Read More

AIEC Celebrates Co-op Day 2019

October 22nd, 2019

On October 18, employees at the AIEC observed Co-op Day in celebration of Cooperative Month. Cooperative Month is observed every October. Employees posed for their annual group photo, had lunch as a group and enjoyed an early dismissal. General Counsel Craig Sondgeroth was presented with his one year anniversary certificate. ...Read More

2019 Rubber Gloving School

October 17th, 2019

Select photos from the 2019 Rubber Gloving School are available on our Facebook page. Students received “hands-on” training including: Demonstrate the understanding of rubber gloving theory Describe the grounding and insulating of vehicles Demonstrate proper rubber gloving techniques for changing out electrical equipment and lines Demonstrate proper rubber gloving techniques ...Read More

2019 Fall Climbing School

September 20th, 2019

Photos from the Fall Climbing School are available on our Facebook page. This school is accredited through Lincoln Land Community College. The course may be applied toward: Electrical Distribution Certificate of Personal Development, Associate in General Education or Associate in Applied Science degrees. It is also recognized by the U.S. ...Read More

Charity Week 2019

September 11th, 2019

This year the AIEC's Charity Week raised a total of $2,696 and two heavy boxes of school supplies to donate for the HOPE Academy. Pictured: Amanda Brott, Chief Operating Officer, Dale Wiedeman, (back) Assistant Principal, Jim Lee (front), Principal, and Courtney Wick, Fine Arts Therapist.

Hurricane Dorian

September 6th, 2019

And so it begins…. The rain from Hurricane Dorian has begun at South River Electric Membership Corporation in Fayetteville, N.C. South River EMC is just one of several cooperatives that have Illinois electric cooperative line crews on site to help with recovery efforts in the wake of the storm. Photo ...Read More

Clay Electric Cooperative Hosts 75th Annual Meeting

August 29th, 2019

Over 800 members and guests attended the 75th Annual Meeting of the Membership of Clay Electric Co-operative, Inc. on August 22 at Oil Belt Christian Service Camp in Flora. Board President Richard Rudolphi welcomed members and introduced the board of directors and their wives. He introduced Luke Johnson, CEO of ...Read More

McDonough Power holds 82nd annual meeting of members

August 29th, 2019

Member-owners of McDonough Power Cooperative gathered at The Crossing in Macomb on August 20 for their 82nd Annual Meeting of Members. They were treated to a porkchop sandwich dinner and some sweet surprises in the form of kettle corn and lemonade shake-ups before the start of the business meeting. Entertainment ...Read More

Transportation and Industrial Expo

July 19th, 2019

On Tuesday, July 16, from 6-8 p.m., Lincoln Land Community College hosted the Transportation and Industrial Expo at its Workforce Careers Center to showcase opportunities for people looking for hands-on career training. Community members had a chance to learn more about LLCC’s job-focused courses and about the careers they lead ...Read More

Widner celebrates 25 years of service

July 8th, 2019

Congratulations to IECFCU Loan Officer Lisa Widner for 25 years of service!