Sullivan Chamber and Economic Development
112 W Harrison St • Sullivan IL 61951 • (217) 728-4223
Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Illinois State Chamber

The Amish of Illinois' Heartland

I received the following request that I agreed to share with all of you.  I have a copy of the book and I have read it and found it wonderful!  If your interested in offering this book for sale contact me and I will facilitate contact with the publisher.

"Kathy, I wonder if you could give me some suggestions/advice about what businesses in Sullivan we could contact to sell a book The News-Gazette recently published about the local Amish called The Amish of Illinois' Heartland. We've got it in stores in Arthur and Arcola and want to make it available in Sullivan as well. It's a 144-page soft cover that sells for $18.95, and it's getting positive reviews. I spent more than 15 months working on it along with photographer Vanda Bidwell. It's being received well by the Amish community as well for being a good explanation of their faith and lifestyle. With tourist season coming up, we think those visiting the community will find it a valuable, handy way to get insight into the Amish culture."


The Sullivan Chamber & Economic Development is organized to promote the business, economic and civic well being of the City of Sullivan so that the community may grow and prosper.

The Chamber hosts the following yearly events:
* Annual Stakeholders Dinner
* Golf Outing
* Spores n' More Mushroom Festival
* Duck Derby
* Sullivan Area Farmer's Market
* Safe Trick or Treat
* Shotgun Manor Haunted House
* Chili Cook-Off
* Christmas Parade, Miss Merry Christmas and Holiday Lights Contest
* Member Meals
* Monthly Newsletter
* Gift Certificate Program

Chamber Updates
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These are items of interest that are shared with members via email between newsletter publications.


Click here for a list of the Sullivan Chamber & Economic Development members.


Newsletters past & present.


The benefits of being a chamber member.


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Oversees all aspects of the SCED Organization.

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Includes Contact Information, Incentives, Available Property, etc.

Click here for a list of our advisory committee.

Click here for a contact list of our Chamber Member Committee.
Chamber Strategic Plan


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