Category Archives: News
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 1, 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
Bill aims to reduce state requirements for name changes
December 29, 2024 - Illinois lawmakers in early January could consider easing requirements for residents to change their names, a move proponents say will reduce risks for victims of domestic abuse, t...
Dec 29, 2024 IMAGE: Illinois lawmakers are considering easing legal requirements for changing one’s name. (Photo illustration by Atmika Iyer)
2024 DAAC Christmas Card Lane Winners Announced
Decemeber 29, 2024 - The Decatur Area Arts Council has announced the winners of the seventh annual "Christmas Card Lane" holiday public art competition. This outdoor exhibit/competition was comprised ...
Dec 29, 2024
CONO releases 2024 Year in Review
December 26, 2024 - The Coalition of Neighborhood Organizations has released a year in review for 2024 to highlight the successes of the organization. The purpose of CONO is to support the formation, ...
Dec 26, 2024
DMH institutes temporary visitor restrictions due to increase in respiratory illnesses
December 26, 2024 - Memorial Health is implementing temporary visitor restrictions effective Dec. 27 at its five hospitals to curb the spread of respiratory illnesses. The Illinois Department of Publi...
Dec 26, 2024
IDPH Reminds Illinoisans to get protection from seasonal respiratory bugs
December 23, 2024 - With colder temps coming and going, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding Illinoisans to prepare for the respiratory virus season by getting the recommended ...
Dec 23, 2024 Project IDEA / CC