Category Archives: News
IL Legislative Lame Duck Session Expected to Be A Grab Bag of Priorities
January 8, 2021 - It could be a grab bag of issues when the Illinois Legislature convenes for the final days of the 101st General Assembly starting this afternoon. One of the major issues expected to ...
Jan 8, 2021
Macon County Farm Bureau Announces Annual Scholarships
January 7, 2021 - The Macon County Farm Bureau has announced its annual scholarships and the deadlines. Students must be majoring in an agricultural-related field to be eligible to apply. Macon County...
Jan 7, 2021
Illinois Regions Could See Tier Three Mitigations Lifted on January 15
January 7, 2021 - Governor J.B. Pritzker said that if the COVID-19 numbers go on without a spike, Illinois regions may be able to lift certain mitigations on January 15. After Thanksgiving, Illinois d...
Jan 7, 2021
Illinois Attorney General Cautions of COVID-19 Vaccine Scams
January 7, 2021 - Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued a warning to the public about COVID-19 vaccine scams. The approval of the vaccine has allowed con artists more chances to trick consumers. He warn...
Jan 7, 2021
HSHS St. Mary's Begins Administering Second Dose of Pfizer Vaccine
January 7, 2021 - On January 6, 2021, HSHS St. Mary's Hospital began administering the second doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. The second dose of this vaccine is given 21 days after the ...
Jan 7, 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 7, 2021
Utility Companies Voluntarily Cease Disconnections for Winter
January 6, 2021 - Several Illinois-regulated utility companies volunteered extra protection for vulnerable residents this year. Ameren Illinois, ComEd, Liberty Utilities, Nicor, North Shore, and Peopl...
Jan 6, 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 6, 2021
State Lowers Vaccine Age for Next Phase of Distribution
January 6, 2021 -Building on guidance by the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), the state has announced guidelines for the nex...
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Richland Announces Transfer Pathway Program for Agricultural Students
January 6, 2021 - The agricultural program at Richland Community College is pleased to announce a renewed transfer partnership opportunity for their students wishing to attend the University of Illino...
Jan 6, 2021