Category Archives: Community
Three Macon County agencies receive $10,000 grant from AmerenCares program
April 6, 2021 - Heritage Behavioral Health Center - Oasis Program, Northeast Community Fund Food Pantry, and Salvation Army of Macon County each received a $10,000 grant from AmerenCares to support co...
Apr 06, 2021
Decatur Area Arts Council Corks and Forks 2021 going "on tour"
April 5, 2021 - The Decatur Area Arts Council is again unable to host an in-person version of its annual fundraising event Corks & Forks. Instead, the Arts Council will be taking the "show" on the...
Apr 05, 2021
Decatur Community Day of Peace offering gun buybacks with no questions asked
April 2, 2021 - With a recent increase in gun violence, the city of Decatur and several community groups are partnering today to host a gun buyback event. The event, known as "Decatur Community Day of...
Apr 02, 2021
Crossing Healthcare receiving over 3 million in funding through the American Rescue Plan
April 1, 2021 - 45 Community Health Centers (CHCs) throughout Illinois will receive a total of $270 million in federal funding to support COVID-19 vaccination and health services for vulnerable popula...
Apr 01, 2021
Spring Collection Event dates set for 2021
April 1, 2021 - Macon County Environmental Management's Spring events will be held at the Recycling Center at 1750 N. 21st Street, Decatur on dates between April 10th and October 16th. Unwanted TV's a...
Apr 01, 2021
YLIA announced as a finalist for the 2021 Governor's Cup
April 1, 2020 - Young Leaders In Action (YLIA) is one of four finalists for the 2021 Governor's Cup, the top honor given from among a field of 24 Illinois communities that received Governor's Hometown...
Apr 01, 2021
Richland receives more than $500,000 for renovations
March 31, 2021 - The Illinois Capital Development Board today announced $561,488 has been released for the renovation of the Shilling Community Education Center and Bistro at Richland Community Colleg...
Mar 31, 2021
Hickory Point Bank Announces "Invest and Inspire" Series
Hickory Point Bank and NowDecatur are proud to present "Invest and Inspire", a free online central Illinois Leadership Series, presented by Hickory Point Bank. The first in this series will feature wo...
Mar 31, 2021
Decatur Regional Chamber of Commerce announces 2020 Chamber Award winners
March 30, 2021 - The Decatur Regional Chamber of Commerce (DRCC) and Small Business Executive Council have announced the winners of the 2020 Chamber Awards After the economic hardship in 2020, the DRC...
Mar 30, 2021
Decatur Parks Foundation, Decatur Area Arts Council announce music and craft beer festival
March 26, 2021 - Today the Decatur Parks Foundation and Decatur Area Arts Council held a press conference to announce the joint Devon on Tap Decatur Craft Beer and Music Festival. The event was schedu...
Mar 26, 2021