Category Archives: News

LISTEN: Kevin Breheny on Byers & Co
November 4, 2024 - Kevin Breheny joined Byers & Co to talk about Taylor Swift in Indianapolis, Quincy Jones, football, and politics. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano Nov 04, 2024

Last chance for early voting today
November 4, 2024 -The Macon County Early Voting Location will be open for early voting today The Macon County Early Voting Center is located at 151 W. Wood Street and will be open from 8:30 am to 7:00...
Lindsay Romano Nov 04, 2024

Rotarty announces installation of more "Peace Polls" in community
November 3, 2024 - The Rotary Club of Decatur #180, in cooperation with the Decatur Area Arts Council and the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation, has announced the installation of a series of nine...
Lindsay Romano Nov 03, 2024

Statewide effort planned to boost student math scores
November 3, 2024 - Illinois education officials plan to launch a statewide initiative over the next several months aimed at boosting student performance in math. State Superintendent of Education Tony...
Lindsay Romano Nov 03, 2024

Utility assistance applications open for low-income Illinoisans
November 3, 2024 - The state's Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program is accepting applications for all households beginning Friday, Nov. 1. The program offers financial assistance for utility bill...
Lindsay Romano Nov 03, 2024 GAS METER: An Ameren Illinois meter. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jennifer Fuller)

Illinois DCFS Honors Adoptive Parents During Adoption Awareness Month
November 3, 2024 -Governor JB Pritzker has proclaimed November Adoption Awareness Month, and the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is celebrating the lifelong commitment thous...
Lindsay Romano Nov 03, 2024 ridofranz / Depositphotos.com

Macon County Conservation District debuts timber frame pavilion at Friends Creek Conservation Area
October 31, 2024 - The Macon County Conservation District has announced the completion of an impressive, handcrafted timber frame pavilion at Friends Creek Conservation Area. Located at the group camp...
Lindsay Romano Oct 31, 2024

Senator Sally Turner hosts annual Youth Advisory Council
October 31, 2024 - State Senator Sally Turner welcomed around 30 high school students from 7 schools to Heartland Community College on October 29 as part of her annual Youth Advisory Council. "I hope ...
Lindsay Romano Oct 31, 2024

Turn your clocks back this weekend and check smoke alarms
October 31, 2024 - Daylight saving ends this Sunday, November 3rd, and it's time for the clocks to fall back by 1 hour. Technically, clocks will roll back at 2:00 am on November 3rd, and for smart dev...
Lindsay Romano Oct 31, 2024

Pumpkin Smash event to offer options for disposing of Jack-o'- Lanterns
October 31, 2024 - The University of Illinois Extension in Macon County and Rock Springs Nature Center is inviting you to have a "smashing" good time while also helping the environment with a Pumpkin ...
Lindsay Romano Oct 31, 2024