Author Archives: Michelle Mitchell
Illinois Attorney General Cautions of COVID-19 Vaccine Scams
January 7, 2021 - Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued a warning to the public about COVID-19 vaccine scams. The approval of the vaccine has allowed con artists more chances to trick consumers. He warn...
Jan 07, 2021
HSHS St. Mary's Begins Administering Second Dose of Pfizer Vaccine
January 7, 2021 - On January 6, 2021, HSHS St. Mary's Hospital began administering the second doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. The second dose of this vaccine is given 21 days after the ...
Jan 07, 2021
Jenner Ag Celebrating 60th Year of Service
January 7, 2021 - Local application and agriculture equipment dealership Jenner Ag is celebrating their 60-year anniversary in 2021. Jenner Ag was founded by Gordon Jenner in 1961 to be a leading appl...
Jan 07, 2021
Utility Companies Voluntarily Cease Disconnections for Winter
January 6, 2021 - Several Illinois-regulated utility companies volunteered extra protection for vulnerable residents this year. Ameren Illinois, ComEd, Liberty Utilities, Nicor, North Shore, and Peopl...
Jan 06, 2021
Decatur Public Library Offering Free Digital Kindergarten-Readiness Program
January 6, 2021 - Families in Decatur now have free access to Miss Humblebee's Academy. Miss Humblebee's Academy is an award-winning online, educational program. Miss Humblebee's Academy assists the l...
Jan 06, 2021
Richland Announces Transfer Pathway Program for Agricultural Students
January 6, 2021 - The agricultural program at Richland Community College is pleased to announce a renewed transfer partnership opportunity for their students wishing to attend the University of Illino...
Jan 06, 2021
HSHS St. Mary's Releases Most Popular Baby Names of 2020
January 6, 2021 - HSHS St. Mary's kept tabs on the most popular baby names given at their hospital from the year 2020. Below are the top baby boy and baby girl names for deliveries at HSHS St. Mary's ...
Jan 06, 2021
Decatur Public Schools Plans for E-Learning as Alternative to Snow Days
January 5, 2021 - Decatur Public Schools currently plan to adopt an e-Learning program in lieu of utilizing the District's scheduled emergency days. Essentially, on any day that would be called a snow...
Jan 06, 2021
Mount Zion Chamber of Commerce Accepting Applications for Annual Scholarship
January 5, 2021 - The Scholarship Committee of the Mt. Zion Chamber of Commerce has announced that it is now accepting applications for its annual scholarship. Applications must be turned in by March ...
Jan 06, 2021
Illinois Student Assistance Commission Adds Initiatives to Outreach Programs
January 6, 2021 - While students are struggling nationwide with remote education and college plans seem to be more up in the air than ever, there is some good news in Illinois: Illinois closed out the...
Jan 06, 2021