Category Archives: News
MCHD Says All Vaccine Appointments Are Taken At This Time
January 14, 2021 - The Macon County Health Department says that all appointments are currently all taken for the Phase 1B vaccination plan as of now. The Health Department announced they would be taki...
Jan 14, 2021 National Cancer Institute / Unsplash
PPP Loan Portal To Re-open Friday
January 14, 2021 - The U.S. Small Business Administration and the U.S. Treasury Department will re-open the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan portal to PPP-eligible lenders with $1 billion or les...
Jan 14, 2021 Mike Petrucci / Unsplash
Referendum in Decatur Asking About Sale of Marijuana Will No Longer Appear On Spring Ballot
January 14, 2021 - A advisory referendum to ask the public if the City of Decatur should allow the sale of cannabis or cannabis-infused products will no longer be on the April ballot. The advisory ref...
Jan 14, 2021 Elsa Olofsson / CC
Orientation Dates Set for Richland Industrial Job Skills Training Program
January 14, 2021 - Richland Community College has new orientation dates for its industrial job skills training program. The program is designed for individuals looking to invest in themselves with thi...
Jan 14, 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...
Jan 14, 2021
United Way of Illinois Beginning 21 Week Equity Challenge
January 14, 2021 - The United Way of Illinois is launching a '21 Week Equity Challenge' next week. Following a year of unrest and strife, this free, online learning program will provide lessons and re...
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...
Jan 13, 2021
Emergency Mask Enforcement Rule in Illinois Stands
January 13, 2021 - An emergency rule for businesses to enforce masks and social distancing in Illinois stands after a 12 member panel of lawmakers failed to block an emergency mask rule. Some wanted t...
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ADM Wins 2021 BIG Innovation Award for Unique Probiotic Strain
January 13, 2021 - ADM today announced it has been named a winner in the 2021 BIG Innovation Awards presented by the Business Intelligence Group, which recognizes organizations and people bringing new...
Jan 13, 2021
IL House Elects First Black Speaker To Replace Madigan
January 13, 2021 - The Illinois House has elected its first Black speaker to replace the longest-serving legislative leader in modern U.S. history. Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch will take over the gavel ...
Jan 13, 2021