The Watseka Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the Annual Banquet for 2022 “Cultivating Growth” will be held at the Watseka Elks Lodge on Wednesday, May 4th starting at 5:30 PM. One of the highlights of this event is this year’s recipient for the 2022 Staff Achievement Award. Carla Waters Managing Editor of the Times-Republic has been selected as this year’s recipient. Tickets are available which includes a meal and two drink tickets. A cash bar will be available. Don’t forget the silent auction from donations made by our Chamber members. New this year we will be selling “Cultivating Bonanza” tickets that will be available for purchase. Awards will also be given by the Times-Republic for Citizen of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Award. So, don’t miss this fun event. Tickets are $25 in advance tickets may be purchased at the Chamber office until Friday, April 29th by noon at 110 South Third Street, Watseka or call to reserve your tickets at 815-432-2416