Category Archives: News

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

IDPH Urges Continuation of Social Distancing, Mask Wearing as Illinois Shifts Mitigations
January 20, 2021 - The Illinois Department of Public Health issued a statement urging everyone to continue to follow safety precautions as regions of Illinois begin to move through different levels of...
Michelle Mitchell Jan 20, 2021

Millikin University Hosting Panel Discussion on Human Trafficking
January 20, 2021 - The Human Trafficking Research Lab at Millikin University is partnering with Set Free Macon County to host its fourth annual panel discussion for Human Trafficking Awareness Month e...
Michelle Mitchell Jan 20, 2021

Memorial Health Systems Easing Certain Visitor Restrictions
January 19, 2021 - As the number of COVID-19 inpatients decreases and the state lifts mitigation efforts in Central Illinois, Memorial Health Systems is easing some of its visitor restrictions at its ...
Michelle Mitchell Jan 19, 2021

1.6 Million Illinoisans Apply for Class-Action Facebook Lawsuit
January 19, 2021 - About 1.6 million Illinoisans with a Facebook page who joined a class-action lawsuit could get about $350 in the coming months as part of a settlement. The checks are from a $650 mi...
Michelle Mitchell Jan 19, 2021

Illinois Treasurer Urges Small Non-Profits to Apply for Grants Through Charitable Trust Stabilization Program
January 19, 2021 - Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs' office has urged small non-profit groups to apply for grants through the Charitable Trust Stabilization Program. In the program's first cycle, ther...
Michelle Mitchell Jan 19, 2021

LISTEN: Debbie Bogle of the United Way Discusses an Anonymous Donation to Assist Landlords and Tenants
January 19, 2021 - Debbie Bogle of the United Way discusses a large anonymous donation to assist landlords and tenants with living expenses. Listen to the podcast now.
Michelle Mitchell Jan 19, 2021

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

WATCH: Mental Wellness - Episode 2 - Seeking Care
NowDecatur and Crossing Healthcare bring you episode 2 of Mental Wellness. This 12-week series will offer a frank and honest conversation about tackling mental health issues in our community and remov...
Jan 18, 2021