Category Archives: News

Primient announces $400 Million dollar capital investment in Decatur plant
March 7, 2023 - Primient has announced capital investment exceeding $700 million across the company's operational footprint, including the largest investment of $400 million to its Decatur plant. The ...
Mar 07, 2024

Red Cross reminding to check smoke alarm when springing forward this weekend
March 7, 2024 - The Red Cross reminds residents to test their smoke alarms and check the batteries when springing forward an hour for Daylight saving time on March 10. "Working smoke alarms cut the ri...
Mar 07, 2024 Jenn Durfey / CC

Macon County Conservation District to present "Women in Conservation and Forestry" on March 9th
March 7, 2024 - In honor of Women's History Month and International Women's Day, the Macon County Conservation District is hosting "Women in Conservation and Forestry" at the Rock Springs Nature Cente...
Mar 07, 2024

"Abducted By The 80's" tour coming to the Devon June 8th
March 7, 2023 - The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater has announced that the "Abducted By The 80's" tour is coming to the Devon on June 8. The Abducted By The 80's tour includes artists Wang Chung, Men Wit...
Mar 07, 2024

EnRich Educational Campus Housing Project to receieve $500,000 in Federal funding bill
March 7, 2024 - Richland Community College's EnRich Educational Campus Housing Project will receive $500,000 in the $460 federal billion spending bill passed Wednesday. The funding was part of Congres...
Mar 07, 2024

Macon County Broadband Project urging public to complete survey by March 15th
March 7, 2024 - Macon County is taking a major step towards bridging the digital divide with a 14-week, fast-track program dedicated to expanding broadband access across the county, and they are askin...
Mar 07, 2024

Mt. Zion Varsity Boys Basketball Team headed to State this weekend
March 6, 2024 -Head Coach Dale Schuring and his 35-1 Mt.Zion Varsity Boys Basketball team are headed to the state tournament, held from March 7th - March 9th. They are set to play Chicago Mt. Carmel, ...
Mar 06, 2024

American Rock Band Living Colour coming to the Devon August 8th, 2024
March 6, 2024 - The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater has announced American Rock Band, Living Colour with special guest the URGE, is coming to the Devon on August 8th. This show IS included in the 2024 De...
Mar 06, 2024

City of Decatur reminding of possible residential code violations in preparation of neighborhood inspections
March 6, 2024 - The Decatur City Council are reminding residents of some common issues that could be code violations as part of the community's revitalization efforts. Later this month, the City of De...
Mar 06, 2024

Keith Urban to headline the Illinois State Fair Aug 9th
March 6, 2024 - Two-time, CMA Entertainer of the Year Keith Urban will perform at the Illinois State Fair on Fri., Aug. 9 with special guest MacKenzie Porter. Urban has won four Grammy Awards, thirtee...
Mar 06, 2024