July 13, 2026 - State Representative Regan Deering says more than 100 boxes of donated diapers and wipes have been distributed to family resource centers across the 88th House District following a community diaper drive held this spring in partnership with the Macon County Farm Bureau. The donations, collected during a...

July 13, 2026 - Baseball fans can celebrate Decatur's rich baseball history during a special "Way Back Wednesday" event Wednesday evening at Millikin University's Workman Field before the Decatur Bean Ballers take on Lafayette. Hosted by History of the Heartland, activities begin when gates open at 5:30 p.m. ...

July 12, 2026 - The Macon County Clerk's Office has begun mailing new voter identification cards to residents affected by changes to certain polling locations. The updated voter ID cards include the voter's new polling location. Officials are asking voters to review their cards before the election to confirm where they...

July 12, 2026 - Millikin University's Master of Science in Athletic Training Program has received accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education, or CAATE. The accreditation confirms the program meets national academic and clinical standards and allows graduates to immediately qualify...

July 12, 2026 - The Decatur Civic Center parking lot will host what organizers are calling Decatur's largest one-day garage sale on Saturday, July 25. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. beneath the Civic Center's solar canopies and will feature hundreds of vendors selling a variety of items, including furn...