Category Archives: Community

Former Anna Waters Head Start Student Creates Petition to Maintain Legacy
January 21, 2021 - The History of the Heartland organization published the story of Anna Waters on their social media page Monday. Former Head Start student (1967-68) Cassandra Brown read about the le...
Michelle Mitchell Jan 21, 2021

Illinois Conservation Police Seeking Public Input Through Online Survey
January 21, 2021 - The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking public input on outdoor recreation activities and the work of Illinois Conservation Police Officers through an online survey ...
Michelle Mitchell Jan 21, 2021

Tracy Byrd To Perform at the Devon
January 21, 2021 - The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater has announced that Tracy Byrd will perform on Friday, May 21, 2021 with special guest Lainey Wilson. Tickets go on sale Friday, February 19 at 10:00...
Jan 21, 2021

Drive Through Vaccine Clinic To Be Held Friday for Eligible Residents
January 21, 2021 - The Macon County Health Department (MCHD) will be holding a Drive-Through COVID-19 Moderna Vaccination Clinic on January 22, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the Farm Progress S...
Jan 21, 2021 National Cancer Institute / Unsplash

Walk It Like We Talk It: Millikin students come together to support Decatur community
January 20, 2021 - By Dane Lisser For the group Walk It Like We Talk It, actions speak louder than words. The group's message isn't just about making the world a better place, it involves action, with...
Jan 20, 2021 Photo courtesy of the Herald & Review (Clay Jackson)

Young Leaders in Action to Host Rise Up & Unify Leadership Conference
January 19, 2021 - Young Leaders in Action will be hosting a Rise Up & Unify Leadership Conference - a leadership and empowerment youth-led experience on February 6, 2021. For the event, they are ...
Michelle Mitchell Jan 19, 2021

LISTEN: Brandon Kondritz of Young Leaders in Action
January 19, 2021 - Brandon Kondritz of the Young Leaders in Action talks about the Rise Up and Unify youth leadership conference they are hosting.
Michelle Mitchell Jan 19, 2021

Mt. Zion Odd Fellows Makes Donation to Local Scouts
January 15, 2021 - On Sunday, January 10, 2021, members of Scouts BSA Troop 43, Cub Scouts Pack 43, and Venturing Crew 343, gathered outside their charter organization of Mt. Zion United Methodist Chu...
Michelle Mitchell Jan 15, 2021

Busey Bank Campaign Collecting Socks for Salvation Army
January 14, 2021 - Busey Bank is holding a campaign to benefit the Salvation Army Men's Shelter. Busey is looking to drive awareness, volunteerism, and funds within the community and their January Soc...
Michelle Mitchell Jan 14, 2021

Facebook Group Planning Lake Decatur Cleanup
January 13, 2021 - Lake Decatur's low water levels have shown people that there is a need for cleanup below the dam. Local resident Steve Nichols has started a Facebook group to bring volunteers toget...
Michelle Mitchell Jan 13, 2021