Schuyler County Economic Development Commission

09/20/2025

What a wonderful evening last Saturday night for our Hometown Heroes Banner Dedication! Thank you so much to all the Committee and many, many Volunteers and Sponsors that helped make it a Success! These photos were taken and shared with us by Brian DeLoche of Beardstown. We appreciate everyone's support and look forward to next year's event! 🇺🇸❤️🤍💙

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09/13/2025

Don't forget! Today is the day!🇺🇸

Please plan to attend this wonderful event! Fish Fry from 4-6pm and Dedication Ceremony at 6pm - Saturday, Sept. 13th.

09/04/2025

Please plan to attend this wonderful event! Fish Fry from 4-6pm and Dedication Ceremony at 6pm - Saturday, Sept. 13th.

06/05/2024

Help us honor our Veterans! Banners will be unveiled in September. More information and application information is available here: https://www.sc-edc.org/hometown-heroes

03/08/2024

We need your help to bring better internet to Schuyler County.
Illinois will be receiving $1B in BEAD (Broadband Equity Access & Deployment) federal grant funds later this year to be used to expand broadband internet to unserved and underserved areas in Illinois. These funds are very important for the future of broadband in ALL of Schuyler County. Throughout the last several months, the Illinois Office of Broadband has been refining the State of Illinois broadband maps that will be used to qualify "unserved and underserved" locations for the grant funding.

As a county, we need to confirm that actual service at each address agrees with the reported service on the BEAD map. Most addresses in the county are correctly classified as "unserved and underserved" However, In the northeast portions of Schuyler County, there are known discrepancies between the actual service and reported service on the map. There is a process to challenge these discrepancies, however, we need your help.

Here's how you can help:
1. If your address is in northern Rushville Twp, Oakland Twp, Browning Twp, or Hickory Twp, please take a look at the attached map to see if your address is shown. Check to see what type of internet service is reported at your address (served, underserved, or unserved).
2. If the internet service information for your address is incorrect, please email Schuyler Isley at [email protected] so we can proceed with a challenge for your address.
3. Ask your neighbors and friends to check the map too!

Thank you for helping us bring better internet to Schuyler County!

01/11/2024

We'd love to see you next Tuesday!

10/25/2023

Are you 20-40? This group is for you!

10/25/2023

Join us tomorrow night! This is the first meeting for this group of Schuyler County’s next generation leaders. If you’re in the 20-40 age group and want Schuyler County to continue thriving and attract a younger generation of residents, don’t miss this event!

07/13/2023

Are you: Retired and looking for a second income? Or, in College, and looking for options to finance your education? Our “AmeriCorps VISTA - Business Development Associate” could be a great opportunity for you!

The Schuyler County Economic Development Commission (SCEDC) is currently seeking a highly motivated and dedicated individual to join us as a Business Development Associate. This position is available through the AmeriCorps Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) program and will work closely with the Executive Director to support Rushville's economic development efforts.
As a Business Development VISTA member, you will have the opportunity to engage with various stakeholders, including staff, volunteers, strategic partners, small business owners, and government officials. Your primary responsibility will be to gather essential information to provide the best support for Rushville's economic development. This will involve establishing business preparedness curriculums, recruiting business partners, and conducting research and grant writing. Additionally, you will be involved in supporting advertising campaigns through social media, attending monthly city and county board meetings, and managing office activities.

A successful applicant will be able to meet these qualifications:
1. Strong networking and community outreach skills.
2. Proficiency in Google Drive and Microsoft Office programs (Word and Excel).
3. Knowledge of sustainable resource development and community support initiatives.
4. Familiarity with business best practices and ethical guidelines.
5. Familiarity with timekeeping systems to track volunteer hours.
6. Familiarity with grant writing and proposal development.
7. Ability to pass a federal background check and 3 professional references.
8. Personal commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racist practices.

This is a fully funded volunteer position through AmeriCorps, with benefits that include:
● $1,350/month
● Education Award at the end-of-service for yourself or a relative ($6,895)
● Health Coverage
● Recognized federal holidays and paid time off (10 personal days and 10 medical)

Inquiries please email resume and letter of interest to Schuyler Isley at [email protected]

07/13/2023

If you are in the City of Rushville and would like help with your yard, call the Carolyn Wright State Farm office at (217) 322-4228 by noon on Friday 7/14.

06/21/2023

Future-proofing your Small Business Finance Webinar is available to attend!

Illinois Extension and Rural Partners on Wednesday, June 21 at 12PM CT for a free, open to the public, Local Government Education webinar, Main Street 101, presented by Jim Miller, State Coordinator of Illinois Main Street. Since 1993, Illinois Main Street has positioned small to large communities and districts on a renewed path for program growth and community outreach across the state. Over the past 40 years, this movement has seen success in community development through the lens of historic preservation. Community leaders, economic development professionals and local officials across Illinois are invited to attend this webinar and discuss with Jim during a Q and A after the presentation.

RSVP below and get a link to the webinar https://registration.extension.illinois.edu/start/future-proofing-your-small-business-finance

06/13/2023

Reversing the Exodus has been done in other counties in Illinois, Are you curious about what it has done for their community? You can listen to Sauk Valley experience. Want to attend this event? Please email [email protected] if you have not already RSVP. See you at 5 PM this Thursday!