Category Archives: COVID-19
New Relief Grant Available for Rural Businesses, But Deadline Quickly Approaching
December 5, 2020 - The Local Initiatives Support Corporation or LISC is offering a new grant for businesses in rural communities affected by COVID-19, but the deadline is quickly approaching. The gran...
Dec 05, 2020
As State Considers Vaccine Rollout, Don't Count on Macon County Being at the Top of the List
December 5, 2020 - As the Food and Drug Administration gets ready next week to make a decision on the first COVID-19 vaccine, Illinois officials are mapping out how the distribution will work. But don...
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Secretary of State Sending License Renewal PIN's in the Mail This Month
December 5, 2020 - Drivers Services facilities will remain closed for in-person transactions until after the first of the year. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Secretary of State Jesse White says in...
Dec 05, 2020
When Will You Get A COVID-19 Vaccine? New York Times Releases New Timeline Tool
December 4, 2020 - The New York Times has released a new tool to help you determine where you are in line to get a COVID-19 vaccine. The New York Times worked with Surgo Foundation and Ariadne Labs to...
Dec 04, 2020
Boys and Girls Club Offering Free Evening Meals
The Boys and Girls Club of Decatur is going above and beyond in feeding children in the Decatur/Macon County Area by offering free evening meals to any and all community children. The program began ye...
Dec 03, 2020
Rock Springs Nature Center and Programs Closed Through End of Year. . But Enjoy the Trails!
December 3, 2020 - With the Illinois Department of Public Health asking people to stay home as much as possible and avoid group gatherings, the Macon County Conservation District has decided to close ...
Dec 03, 2020
COVID Mitigation Not Likely to End Anytime Soon
Don't look for Gov. J.B. Pritzker to loosen COVID-19 restrictions anytime soon. During his daily briefing on Monday, Pritzker said Tier 3 restrictions will remain in place for the next few weeks, even...
Dec 01, 2020
Answer Your Phone. It Might Be A Contact Tracer.
November 30, 2020 - The Health Department is urging you to answer your phone when a contract tracer is attempting to reach you. In an effort to help slow the spread of COVID-19, the Macon County Healt...
Dec 01, 2020
IDPH Announces 6,190 Cases of COVID-19; 85 Additional Deaths Monday
November 30, 2020 - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 6,190 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 85 additional deaths....
Dec 01, 2020
New COVID Drive-Thru Testing Site Open
November 30, 2020 - - Crossing Healthcare has begun operating a new drive-thru COVID-19 clinic to help better serve the community. The new site will allow for better traffic flow as well as protect he...
Dec 01, 2020