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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Aug 23, 2021