Author Archives: Michelle Mitchell

American Dreamer STEM Academy closing through Labor Day due to COVID
August 25, 2021 - Decatur Public Schools is closing American Dreamer STEM Academy, starting Thursday, August 26, 2021, through Labor Day, due to the number of students identified as close contacts to ...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 25, 2021

Third dose of COVID-19 vaccine for people with compromised immune systems offered at Memorial's drive-thru lab
August 25, 2021 - Memorial Health System began scheduling a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccines today at its drive-thru lab on South Sixth Street in Springfield for people with compromised immune syst...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 25, 2021

LISTEN: Dr. William McClain of Millikin University
August 25, 2021 - Dr. William McClain of Millikin University joined Byers & Co to talk about his career, the role of the conductor, and the Labor Day Pops Concert from the Millikin Decatur Symphon...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 25, 2021

Wet Nose Wednesday - 7-UP
Hi, my name is 7-Up, and I arrived at the shelter about a week ago when my friend and I were found living under a porch. I'm a friendly girl who loves meeting new people (and kitties) and exploring. M...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 25, 2021

Governor Pritzker warns mitigations could return if COVID numbers continue to rise
August 24, 2021 - Governor J.B. Pritzker is warning that significantly stricter measures will be put back into place if COVID-19 numbers do not improve. With cases on the rise, the Governor is saying ...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 24, 2021

Laws updating sex education in Illinois
August 24, 2021 - Two new laws update sex education in Illinois schools. One law gives sex ed a major overhaul, requiring schools that teach the subject to include things like consent, healthy relatio...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 24, 2021

FBI Springfield Division Special Agent in Charge Sean M. Cox retiring
August 24, 2021 - Special Agent in Charge (SAC) Sean M. Cox of the FBI Springfield Division will retire effective September 2021. SAC Cox has served the FBI for more than 22 years working in the Chica...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 24, 2021

Jill Applebee selected as the next Forsyth Village Administrator
August 24, 2021 - The Village of Forsyth has announced it has selected Jill Applebee as the next Village Administrator. "We congratulate Mrs. Applebee on her position as Village Administrator and we l...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 24, 2021
Dove Inc-RSVP Community Blood Drive
August 23, 2021 - Dove Inc-RSVP will host a Community Blood Drive from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm on Friday, September 10th at First Evangelical Lutheran Church, inside Fellowship Hall. To donate, please con...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 23, 2021

Devon On Tap: Craft Beer & Music Festival set for August 28
August 23, 2021 - The Devon on Tap: Craft Beer and Music Festival serves as a fundraiser for the Decatur Parks Foundation and Decatur Area Arts Council. There will be samplings from many breweries fro...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 23, 2021