Category Archives: News
Advisory Referendum on Pot Sales in Decatur to Appear on the Ballot
January 6, 2021 - Decatur voters will be asked in April if the City of Decatur should allow the sale of marijuana. A petition for an advisory referendum was received in the Office of the City Clerk on...
Jan 6, 2021 Elsa Olofsson / CC
Decatur Family YMCA Announces New CEO
January 6, 2020 - The Decatur Family YMCA announced today that Dominic Santomassimo will serve as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective February 1st 2021. Dominic most recently served as North Di...
Jan 6, 2021
HSHS St. Mary's Releases Most Popular Baby Names of 2020
January 6, 2021 - HSHS St. Mary's kept tabs on the most popular baby names given at their hospital from the year 2020. Below are the top baby boy and baby girl names for deliveries at HSHS St. Mary's ...
Jan 6, 2021
Decatur Public Schools Plans for E-Learning as Alternative to Snow Days
January 5, 2021 - Decatur Public Schools currently plan to adopt an e-Learning program in lieu of utilizing the District's scheduled emergency days. Essentially, on any day that would be called a snow...
Jan 6, 2021
Mount Zion Chamber of Commerce Accepting Applications for Annual Scholarship
January 5, 2021 - The Scholarship Committee of the Mt. Zion Chamber of Commerce has announced that it is now accepting applications for its annual scholarship. Applications must be turned in by March ...
Jan 6, 2021
Illinois Student Assistance Commission Adds Initiatives to Outreach Programs
January 6, 2021 - While students are struggling nationwide with remote education and college plans seem to be more up in the air than ever, there is some good news in Illinois: Illinois closed out the...
Jan 6, 2021
Application Period Open for Wetland Reserve Easements
January 5, 2021 - Ivan Dozier, State Conservationist, has announced the application period for the 2021 Agricultural Conservation Easement Program. USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service helps ...
Jan 6, 2021
LISTEN: Decatur Park District Teams Up with Champaign, Normal to Launch Central Illinois Esports League
January 5, 2021 - The Decatur Park District has partnered with the Champaign Park District and Normal Parks and Recreation Department to begin the Central Illinois Esports League. The league will have...
Jan 5, 2021
Community Foundation Announces Scholarship Program for Macon County Adults 24 and Older
January 6, 2021 - The Community Foundation of Macon County has announced a new educational scholarship opportunity available to individuals age 24 or older who live in Macon County and either currentl...
Jan 5, 2021
DPS61 Return to Learn is Shifting Virtual Learning to Standard Bell Schedule
January 4, 2021 - As of tomorrow, all DPS schools will shift virtual learning back to their standard bell schedule, in order for teachers and families to get adjusted to the normal schedule for when s...
Jan 4, 2021