Category Archives: News
Sen Turner measure to combat automatic renewals now law
January 2, 2024 - A measure pushed by State Senator Doris Turner and signed into law by Governor JB Pritzker will require notice ahead of automatic renewals offered by businesses. The measure became l...
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LISTEN: City Hall Insider Paul Osborne on the 100th Anniversary of WSOY
January 2, 2025 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about the holiday season, 100 years of WSOY, mail service, stolen license plate stickers, and people that have passed recently...
Jan 02, 2025
U of I Extension offering Master Naturalist training
January 1, 2025 - Are you passionate about the environment and eager to make a difference in the community? Take the first steps in achieving that goal by registering for University of Illinois Extens...
Jan 01, 2025
Millikin Homestead to close holiday season with Nativity at the Homestead
January 1, 2025 - The James Millikin Homestead is hosting "Nativity at the Homestead," featuring nativty styles from the around the world. The event will be held January 4th and 5th from noon to 4pm a...
Jan 01, 2025
Registration now available for Night to Shine
December 29, 2024 - GT Church and First Christian Church, in partnership with Macon Resources and the Tim Tebow Foundation, have opened registration for Night to Shine 2024. Night to Shine is an unfor...
Jan 01, 2025
Decatur garbage rates see increase with new year
January 1, 2025 - Starting today, Decatur residents will see an increase in garbage rates. The Decatur City Council approved a 4% rate increase to garbage rates last year. According to the City, basic...
Jan 01, 2025
Protections for Family Responsibilities in Employment Take Effect January 1
December 30,2024 - Workers in Illinois who provide personal care to family members are protected from employment discrimination based on family responsibilities as of January 1, 2025. Illinois is now ...
Dec 30, 2024
Secretary of State advises of new laws taking effect Jan 1st
December 30, 2024 - Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias has announced several new laws initiated by his office will take effect at the start of the new year. The initiatives were passed earl...
Dec 30, 2024
Army Corp of Engineers and IDNR offering Christmas Tree Recycling
December 30, 2024 - Don't let your old Christmas tree go to waste. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and IDNR are offering a way to get rid of your Christmas tree and help the environment. You can dona...
Dec 30, 2024
Decatur unemployment remained steady in November
December 29, 2024 - Over-the-year, total nonfarm jobs increased in seven metropolitan areas and decreased in seven for the year ending November 2024, according to data released by the U.S. Bureau of L...
Dec 29, 2024