Category Archives: Community
Golf Tournament Raises Funds to Benefit Local Cancer Patient Care
The South Side Country Club women's golf league presented two checks totaling $5,090 to the Decatur Memorial Foundation to support cancer research and patient care at Decatur Memorial Hospital. The ch...
Oct 28, 2021
Police Departments, Health Agencies Support Drug Take-Back Day
Residents in Christian County can turn in expired, unused or unwanted prescription drugs as part of National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Oct. 23. Members of Taylorville Memorial Hospital Commun...
Oct 28, 2021
Millikin's Tabor Investment Portfolio Reaches Milestone in Asset Value
October 27, 2021 - by Dane Lisser It's a Monday afternoon in early October on the campus of Millikin University. Classes and activities are off and running as the beginning of another busy week takes ...
Oct 28, 2021
Community Foundation of Macon County Sets Deadlines for Year-End Giving
The Community Foundation of Macon County is here to help you simplify your year-end giving. So they may provide the best possible service and ensure that your year-end gifts qualify for a charitable i...
Oct 28, 2021 Francesco Crippa / CC
Funds available for City of Decatur's Emergency Program
October 27, 2021 - Persons interested in the City of Decatur's Emergency Program may begin making appointments by calling 217-424-2797. The program provides grants up to $5,000 for repairs to address ...
Oct 27, 2021
Rapid Response Equity and Inclusion Classroom Grants to be awarded Dec. 1
Calling all Macon County Educators: You're invited to apply for $500 grants to support your efforts to advance the principles of inclusion and equity in the classroom. Five local educators will each r...
Oct 27, 2021
Golden K presents check to Decatur Park District Elementary Basketball Program
October 26, 2021 - The Golden K Kiwanis presented a check at the Decatur Indoor Sports Center to recognize the ongoing support of the Golden K service organization for the Elementary Basketball progra...
Oct 26, 2021
LISTEN: Natalie Beck of the Community Foundation
October 26, 2021 - Natalie Beck of the Community Foundation joined Byers & Co to talk about non-profits preparing for the fourth quarter and how they are helping fund adult education.
Oct 26, 2021
Grant application for 2021 WSOY Community Food Drive funds now available
October 21, 2021 - The grant application period is now open for receiving funds from the WSOY Community Food Drive. Please find the grant application attached. We encourage everyone, regardless of nee...
Oct 21, 2021
Land of Lincoln Credit Union donating $25,000 to Central IL food pantries
October 19, 2021 - Land of Lincoln Credit Union is making a total donation of $25,000 to eight different central Illinois area food pantries. The food pantries that are receiving funds from this total...
Oct 19, 2021