Category Archives: News

Public Health Officials Confirm Two Measles Cases in Cook County
May 1, 2025 - The Chicago Department of Public Health and Cook County Department of Public Health have identified two confirmed cases of measles. These are the first two cases in in the state this yea...
Lindsay Romano May 01, 2025 joasouza / Depositphotos.com

ABBA LA coming to Kirkland Fine Arts Center May 10th
May 1, 2025 - ABBA LA will perform at Kirkland Fine Arts Center at Millikin University on May 10 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now at www.millikin.universitytickets.com. The group, known across the...
Lindsay Romano May 01, 2025

CMofIL to hold Duck Derby May 3rd
May 1, 2025 - The Childrens Museum of Illinois (CMofIL) will hold its annual Duck Derby this weekend on May 3rd from 11am to 1pm at the museum, giving participants a chance to win a grand prize of $30...
Lindsay Romano May 01, 2025

LISTEN: Millikin's Martin Atkins discusses Midwest Music Expo on Byers & Co
May 1, 2025 - Martin Atkins joined Byers & Co to talk about Midwest Music Expo at Millikin University, opportunities for students, and the value of music to society. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano May 01, 2025

LISTEN: City Hall Insider Paul Osborne on Byers & Co
May 1, 2025 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about the A-1 Tourist Court, police chiefs, and history in Decatur. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano May 01, 2025

LISTEN: Ashley Grayned & Kylie Green on Thee Morris Code
April 30, 2025- Ashley Grayned of Decatur Public Schools and student Kylie Green joined co-hosts Dr. Juanita Morris & Dr. Jeremy Morris on Thee Morris Code to talk about to talk about Graduating s...
Lindsay Romano Apr 30, 2025

Senator Doris Turner advances measure that requires insurance to cover anesthesia
April 30, 2025 - State Senator Doris Turner is sponsoring a measure that would require insurance companies to cover anesthesia services, regardless of duration. "We have to put patients over profit," ...
Lindsay Romano Apr 30, 2025

Decatur Police Department swears in eleven new officers
April 30, 2025 - The Decatur Police Department welcomed 11 new Patrol Officers during a swearing in ceremony in City Council Chambers on Wednesday. Officers Cade Brown, Ashlan Bussman, Dionte Lewis, J...
Lindsay Romano Apr 30, 2025

God's Shelter of Love launches giving initiative to support shelter programs
April 30, 2025 - In 2024, God's Shelter of Love provided shelter andsupport to 138 women and 22 children experiencing homelessness. As demand for emergency services grows, the shelter is inviting wome...
Lindsay Romano Apr 30, 2025

History of the Heartland's to host History Showcase Saturday on May 17th
April 30, 2025 -History of the Heartland is sponsoring their annual History Showcase Saturday on Saturday, May 17th where the public is invited to visit the historical gems of Decatur. This event is p...
Lindsay Romano Apr 30, 2025