Author Archives: Michelle Mitchell
Barn raising at Farm Progress Show will benefit Richland's Agriculture Program
June 24, 2021 - FBi Building's exhibit at this year's Farm Progress Show will feature the raising and lowering of a new building that will become the future home to Richland's Agriculture program. Rec...
Jun 24, 2021
Door 4 Brewing Co. hosting Pride Month event
June 24, 2021 - Door 4 are celebrating Pride Month with a very special event tonight from 5-10 pm. They will have an evening of entertainment including axe throwing & bags, a DJ and a star studded...
Jun 24, 2021
The Salvation Army to host Peace Summit
June 24, 2021 - The Salvation Army is hosting a Peace Summit on June 28, 2021 from 9 am to 1 pm. The event will take place at 229 W. Main in their Community Center. Lunch will be provided. The 2 Keyno...
Jun 24, 2021
Illinois Housing Development Authority announces $70 million paid to landlords on tenants' behalf from Rental Payment Program
June 23, 2021 - Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Housing Development Authority announced that the Illinois Rental Payment Program has paid out $70 million to landlords on tenants' behalf in 87 co...
Jun 23, 2021
Summer Food Service Program returns for 38th year
June 23, 2021 - This year marks the 38th year the Decatur Park District and Illinois State Board of Education have partnered to provide free meals at park and school locations across Decatur as part o...
Jun 23, 2021
Blood Donation Drives at Memorial Health System Hospitals reopen to the public
June 23, 2021 - Blood donation drives hosted at Memorial Health System's five hospitals have reopened to the public. Besides Decatur Memorial Hospital, the hospitals included are Abraham Lincoln Memor...
Jun 23, 2021
Memorial Health Systems receives fourth Magnet Designation for Nursing Excellence
June 23, 2021 - For the fourth time in a row, Memorial Medical Center has received the highest honor a healthcare organization can attain for nursing excellence, a rare achievement reached by only 2 p...
Jun 23, 2021
LISTEN: Education Spotlight with Dr. Paul Fregeau
June 23, 2021 - Dr. Paul Fregeau joined Byers & Co to reflect back on his four years as the superintendent, his optimism for the future of the district, and what was learned during the pandemic.
Jun 23, 2021
Wet Nose Wednesday - Pat
Hello. My name is Pat. I am a big girl that came to the shelter as a stray after hanging out in an empty apartment. I had a home once because I am front declawed and my lovable personality is what hel...
Jun 23, 2021
Upcoming Macon County Health Department, Richland vaccine clinics
June 22, 2021 - Richland Community College, in partnership with the Macon County Health Department, will be offering COVID Vaccine Clinics during June, July, and August for both Pfizer and Johnson &am...
Jun 22, 2021