Category Archives: News
2024 Point In Time Study of homelessness in Macon County shows need for more affordable housing
March 28, 2024 - The population of Homeless individuals has increased over 2023, according to new results of the Macon County Homeless Continuum of Care Point in Time Study. The study also revealed a ...
Mar 28, 2024
Macon County Health Department offering stress-busting dementia program for caregivers
March 28, 2024 - The Starting Point Division of the Macon County Health Department is set to launch a Stress-Busting Dementia Program tailored to family caregivers of individuals coping with Alzheimer...
Mar 28, 2024
IL Treasurer pushing law to allow leftover college savings to be used for retirement
March 27, 2024 - Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs is urging state legislators to approve a bill that would allow parents who don't use all the money in their child's Illinois 529 College Savi...
Mar 28, 2024
Highest-ranking woman in state police history reflects on experience as force looks to diversify
March 28, 2024 - The night before Rebecca Hooks started at the Illinois State Police Academy in 2002, she spoke on the phone with her father and her brother - both of whom worked in law enforcement. H...
Mar 28, 2024
Macon County Coalition Against Child Abuse recognizes April as Child Abuse Prevention Month
March 28, 2024 -The Macon County Coalition Against Child Abuse will recognize April as Child Abuse Prevention Month with different events and an awareness campaign encouraging local businesses to get ...
Mar 28, 2024
LISTEN: United Way's Debbie Bogle on Byers & Co
March 28, 2024 - Debbie Bogle of the United Way joined Byers & Co to talk about The Greatest Night in Pop documentary, their community investment process, and the return of Life magazine. Listen t...
Mar 28, 2024
LISTEN: City Hall Insider Paul Osborne on Byers & Co
March 28, 2024 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about the passing of Joe Lieberman, voter turnout for the primary election, politics, and city managers. Listen to the podcast ...
Mar 28, 2024
Bills in state Senate would further regulate battery storage and disposal
March 27, 2024 - Two bills that would regulate battery disposal and storage are awaiting action from the full Illinois Senate after unanimous committee approval. Senate Bill 3481, sponsored by Sen. Sa...
Mar 27, 2024
FBI releases report 2023 internet crime report
March 27th, 2024 - Data released by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) shows that Illinois experienced an increase in internet crimes last year. Illinois experienced a 6% increase in victim com...
Mar 27, 2024
Jamaican Singer and Rapper Sean Kingston coming to The Devon on July 11
March 27, 2024 - The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater has announced that Jamaican singer and rapper Sean Kingston will be coming to the Devon July 11. This show is not included in the 2024 Devon Season Ti...
Mar 27, 2024