Author Archives: Michelle Mitchell
WATCH: HOT25 - Mini Golf at Overlook Adventure Park
June 21, 2020 – This week, NowDecatur checks out mini golf at Overlook Adventure Park for the #HOT25! Driven by the Bob Brady Auto Group and Neuhoff Media! Check out the video now!
Michelle Mitchell Jun 21, 2020
LISTEN: City Daily Update with Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe - June 19
June 19th, 2020- Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joins Byers & Co. to talk about the role of fire inspection, the feedback she is getting about outdoor dining, and the rising COVID numbers in some states ...
Michelle Mitchell Jun 19, 2020
WATCH: Young Leaders In Action Give Aldi Gift Cards To Senior Citizens
June 18, 2020 – Young Leaders In Action, a youth-led initiative of The Community Foundation of Macon County teamed up with Aldi yesterday to surprise senior citizen shoppers with $50 Gift Cards....
Michelle Mitchell Jun 18, 2020

Unemployment Rate Falls To 15.2% in May
June 18, 2020 – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate fell -2.0 percentage points to 15.2 percent, while nonfarm payrolls added +62,200...
Michelle Mitchell Jun 18, 2020

State Senator Andy Manar Delivers 350 Face Shields to Crossing Healthcare
June 18th, 2020- State Senator Andy Manar partnered with John Deere, the United Auto Workers, and the Illinois Manufacturers Association today to deliver 350 face shields to Crossing Healthcare. "Cros...
Michelle Mitchell Jun 18, 2020

Pritzker Announces Rent Support and Business Relief Fund
June 18th, 2020- AP -Illinoisans struggling to pay mortgages and rent and small businesses, all impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, will have access to $900 million in grants. According to state off...
Michelle Mitchell Jun 18, 2020

Park District's Free Lunch Program Extended Through Summer
June 18th, 2020- 2020 marks the 37th year the Decatur Park District and Illinois State Board of Education have partnered to provide free meals at locations across Decatur as part of the Summer Food Se...
Michelle Mitchell Jun 18, 2020
LISTEN: Natalie Beck of the Community Foundation
June 18th, 2020- Natalie Beck of the Community Foundation talks about the food box drive-up, the resources available to those experiencing financial hardship, and a day of impact featuring over one hu...
Michelle Mitchell Jun 18, 2020

LISTEN: City Hall Insider with Paul Osborne
June 18th, 2020- Former mayor Paul Osborne talks about getting the important information out, the comments he is coming across in these extremely emotional times, his high regard for our local police,...
Michelle Mitchell Jun 18, 2020
LISTEN: City Daily Update with Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe - June 18
June 18th, 2020- Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joins Byers & Co. to talk about the importance of the census on local funding, looking towards the next phase of reopening, senior citizens in isolation, a...
Michelle Mitchell Jun 18, 2020