Category Archives: Community
Decatur Regional Chamber of Commerce Accepting Nominations for Chamber Awards
January 13, 2021 - The Decatur Regional Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for their Chamber Annual Awards. Winners this year will be selected in each of these seven categories: Entrepre...
Jan 13, 2021
Spring 2021 Registration Open for Arts Classes
January 11, 2021 - Registration for 2021 Spring Arts Classes from the Decatur Area Arts Council is now open. Currently, classes are intended to meet in person. All health guidelines will be followed. ...
Jan 11, 2021
Decatur City Council To Discuss Options for Re-opening Bars and Restaurants
January 10, 2021 -Monday night, the Decatur City Council will discuss the possibility of allowing bars and restaurants to re-open with some public health restrictions. The issue will be discussed in s...
Jan 10, 2021
DPS61 Will Return to In-Person Learning January 19th. Virtual Only Option Still Offered.
January 8, 2021 - DPS61 says it plans to return to in-classroom instruction beginning January 19th. Students will also be offered a virtual-only option. Even though students who choose to do so can re...
Jan 08, 2021
Jenner Ag Celebrating 60th Year of Service
January 7, 2021 - Local application and agriculture equipment dealership Jenner Ag is celebrating their 60-year anniversary in 2021. Jenner Ag was founded by Gordon Jenner in 1961 to be a leading appl...
Jan 07, 2021
Decatur Public Library Offering Free Digital Kindergarten-Readiness Program
January 6, 2021 - Families in Decatur now have free access to Miss Humblebee's Academy. Miss Humblebee's Academy is an award-winning online, educational program. Miss Humblebee's Academy assists the l...
Jan 06, 2021
Decatur Family YMCA Announces New CEO
January 6, 2020 - The Decatur Family YMCA announced today that Dominic Santomassimo will serve as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective February 1st 2021. Dominic most recently served as North Di...
Jan 06, 2021
LISTEN: Decatur Park District Teams Up with Champaign, Normal to Launch Central Illinois Esports League
January 5, 2021 - The Decatur Park District has partnered with the Champaign Park District and Normal Parks and Recreation Department to begin the Central Illinois Esports League. The league will have...
Jan 05, 2021
Community Foundation Announces Scholarship Program for Macon County Adults 24 and Older
January 6, 2021 - The Community Foundation of Macon County has announced a new educational scholarship opportunity available to individuals age 24 or older who live in Macon County and either currentl...
Jan 05, 2021
DPS61 Return to Learn is Shifting Virtual Learning to Standard Bell Schedule
January 4, 2021 - As of tomorrow, all DPS schools will shift virtual learning back to their standard bell schedule, in order for teachers and families to get adjusted to the normal schedule for when s...
Jan 04, 2021