Author Archives: Lindsay Romano

RCC to receive grant funding for pre-apprenticeship program
January 27, 2026 - Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity announced more than $17 million in grant funding for the Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Prog...
Lindsay Romano Jan 26, 2026

Eisenhower High School to compete in Poetry Out Loud
January 26, 2026 - The Springfield Area Arts Council will host the Poetry Out Loud Central Illinois Regional Contest on Thursday, February 12, at 4 p.m. in the Club Room at the Hoogland Center for the...
Lindsay Romano Jan 26, 2026

List of Warming Centers and Cold Safety Tips
January 25, 2026 -The most recent winter storm is bringing frigid temps and additional dangers. Residents are advised to limit time outdoors, wear multiple layers of clothing that cover exposed skin, ...
Lindsay Romano Jan 25, 2026 Buurserstraat38 / Depositphotos.com

DPS61 release instructions for E-learning day for Monday January 26th due to severe weather
Janaury 25, 2026 - District #61 will implement eLearning Day #2 Monday, January 26th with no Extended Day due to severe weather conditions expected to continue through most of the day. DPS61 says PreK...
Lindsay Romano Jan 25, 2026 IgorVetushko / Depositphotos.com

Decatur Fire takes the win in 2025 Guns and Hoses Red Kettle Challenge
January 25, 2026 - The results are in for the 2025 Guns and Hoses Red Kettle Challenge. Congratulations to the Decatur Fire Department! While inclement weather along with other issues put a damper on ...
Lindsay Romano Jan 25, 2026

Weather Related Closings and Delays
Entries are listed by groups and alphabetically below. If you are a school and you have a closing, delay, or remote learning plan you would like to report, please email lindsayromano@CIMG.media. (Clos...
Lindsay Romano Jan 25, 2026

LISTEN: Angela Foulke talks winter weather, sports on tv, and Skyscraper Live
January 23, 2026 - Angela Foulke of the Decatur Family YMCA joined Byers & Co to talk about the winter storm, sports, and Skyscraper Live. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano Jan 23, 2026

LISTEN: Mark Tupper talks sports tv, premium B1G10 basketball matchups, and Cardinals moves
January 23, 2026 - Mark Tupper talks about the sports television schedule, upcoming big matchups in the B1G10, MLB news and notes, Cardinals' moves, and the World Baseball Classic. Listen to the podca...
Lindsay Romano Jan 23, 2026

Decatur City Council selects Melissa Hon as City Manager
January 22, 2026 - Pending official vote, the Decatur City Council will name Melissa Hon as the next City Manager. Hon has served as Interim City Manager since November 1, 2025 after the departure of ...
Lindsay Romano Jan 22, 2026

ADM Named to FORTUNE Magazine's 2026 Most Admired Company List
January 22, 2026 - ADM has been named one of the world's most admired companies in the food production industry by FORTUNE Magazine for 2026. FORTUNE's "World's Most Admired Companies" list is the def...
Lindsay Romano Jan 22, 2026