Category Archives: COVID-19
Unemployment Rate Falls To 15.2% in May
June 18, 2020 – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate fell -2.0 percentage points to 15.2 percent, while nonfarm payrolls added +62,200...
Jun 18, 2020
State Senator Andy Manar Delivers 350 Face Shields to Crossing Healthcare
June 18th, 2020- State Senator Andy Manar partnered with John Deere, the United Auto Workers, and the Illinois Manufacturers Association today to deliver 350 face shields to Crossing Healthcare. "Cros...
Jun 18, 2020
Pritzker Announces Rent Support and Business Relief Fund
June 18th, 2020- AP -Illinoisans struggling to pay mortgages and rent and small businesses, all impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, will have access to $900 million in grants. According to state off...
Jun 18, 2020
Park District's Free Lunch Program Extended Through Summer
June 18th, 2020- 2020 marks the 37th year the Decatur Park District and Illinois State Board of Education have partnered to provide free meals at locations across Decatur as part of the Summer Food Se...
Jun 18, 2020
LISTEN: Natalie Beck of the Community Foundation
June 18th, 2020- Natalie Beck of the Community Foundation talks about the food box drive-up, the resources available to those experiencing financial hardship, and a day of impact featuring over one hu...
Jun 18, 2020
LISTEN: City Hall Insider with Paul Osborne
June 18th, 2020- Former mayor Paul Osborne talks about getting the important information out, the comments he is coming across in these extremely emotional times, his high regard for our local police,...
Jun 18, 2020
LISTEN: City Daily Update with Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe - June 18
June 18th, 2020- Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joins Byers & Co. to talk about the importance of the census on local funding, looking towards the next phase of reopening, senior citizens in isolation, a...
Jun 18, 2020
SBA Reopens Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program
June 17th, 2020- The U.S. Small Business Administration has reopened the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance program portal to all eligible applicants experiencing economic impacts d...
Jun 17, 2020
Richland Community College: Restore Richland Plan
June 17th, 2020- Richland Community College recently announced its plans for the fall semester, including measures it will take concerning the safety of its students and employees in light of the ongo...
Jun 17, 2020
Illinois Republican Party Sues Pritzker
June 17th, 2020- The Illinois Republican Party is suing Gov. J.B. Pritzker in federal court in an effort to ensure political gatherings can happen heading into the election, despite the governor's pan...
Jun 17, 2020