Author Archives: Michelle Mitchell
Illinois Legislature Meets to OK Budget Under COVID-19 Cloud
May 20, 2020 – (AP) The Illinois General Assembly convened in Springfield Wednesday for the first time in 10 weeks, with desks spaced apart and most members wearing masks to prevent the spread o...
May 20, 2020
Bars and Restaurants Can Open for Outdoor Seating And All State Parks to Open
May 20th, 2020- Building on a robust, statewide effort to ensure Illinois can safely reopen and following the data, science, and guidance from public health experts and stakeholders across the state, ...
May 20, 2020
Madigan Encourages and Enforces Wearing Masks and Face Coverings
May 20th, 2020- House Speaker Michael Madigan says lawmakers that do not follow safety precautions when lawmakers meet today will be asked to leave immediately. The IL House plans to meet today, tomor...
May 20, 2020
Decatur Regional Chamber of Commerce Develop Re-Opening Guide For Businesses In Central Illinois
May 20th, 2020- The Decatur Regional Chamber of Commerce has developed a Re-Opening guide for businesses in central Illinois. This comprehensive guide outlines best practices for industry-specific bus...
May 20, 2020
Midstate Soccer and Decatur Youth Baseball/Softball Leagues Cancel Spring And Summer Seasons
May 20th, 2020- Due to the impact of COVID-19 and the Governor's "5-Phase Restore Illinois Plan", The Decatur Park District's Midstate Soccer Club is officially concluding the spring season on May 28 ...
May 20, 2020
Decatur Municipal Band Cancels June and July Concerts
May 20th, 2020- The Decatur Municipal Band has announced it’s live concerts for June and July 2020 are canceled. The band, which is in its 163rd season, said it gratefully acknowledges the suppo...
May 20, 2020
Illinois on Track to Loosen Restrictions Later This Month
May 20, 2020 -(AP) All parts of Illinois are on track to see coronavirus-related restrictions loosened and more businesses reopen before the end of the month, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Tuesday, while al...
May 20, 2020
LISTEN: Hickory Point Bank Merit Scholar Announces Winner
May 20th, 2020- Karla Miller of Hickory Point Bank announces the winners of their Merit Scholars competition that featured 28 of the area’s brightest high school students. Overall winner, Sydney...
May 20, 2020
LISTEN: Building Support for Groves Family Chiropractic, Presented by Romano Company
May 20th, 2020- This Building Support for Small Business Spotlight features Groves Family Chiropractic. Listen to the podcast as Matt Groves talk about the history of his business, how they can help t...
May 20, 2020
LISTEN: President and Chairman of Ameren Illinois, Richard Mark
May 20, 2020- President and Chairman of Ameren Illinois, Richard Mark, talk about how they are keeping their 3400 plus employees safe, the extra steps they are taking in the field, the logistics to re...
May 20, 2020