Category Archives: News

LISTEN: Salvation Army Update on Pharmacy Facts with Friends
July 18th, 2023 - Kyle Karsten, Salvation Army Director of Development, and New Decatur Salvation Army Officers, Major Randall and Susan Summit, joined Pharmacy Facts with Friends to introduce themsel...
Jul 18, 2023

LISTEN: Jennifer Dahn, Pawprint Ministries, joins Pharmacy Facts with Friends
July 18th, 2023 - Jennifer Dahn, Pawprint Ministries, joined Pharmacy Facts with Friends to talk about their Ribbon Cutting at their new building and the latest updates.
Jul 18, 2023

ICC to hold public comment on Ameren rate hike plan July 19
July 18, 2023 - The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) is providing Ameren Illinois customers an additional opportunity to offer comments on the company's proposed Multi-Year Rate Plan at a public hea...
Jul 18, 2023

State announces penalty and interest waiver applications for state taxes after severe weather
July 18, 2023 - The State has announced that individuals and businesses affected by the severe weather and tornadoes on June 29th through July 4th may request waivers of penalties and interest on stat...
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Economic Development Corporation launches new job board
July 18, 2023 - The Economic Development Corporation of Decatur-Macon County (EDC) has launched a new job board to help promote job opportunities in Macon County. 25 local businesses and nearly 400 jo...
Jul 18, 2023

Sanitary District of Decatur challenging residents to go plastics-free this month
July 18, 2023 - July is plastics-free month, and the Sanitary District of Decatur is challenging residents to celebrate by minimizing their plastic usage. SDD said improper disposal of plastic waste c...
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City and community organizations partner for new transitional housing project
July 18, 2023 - A new partnership between the City of Decatur, Land of Lincoln Credit Union, Richland Community College and the Empowerment Opportunity Center announced Tuesday will advance the city's...
Jul 18, 2023

Heritage Behavioral Health Center increasing Narcan availability through new community boxes
July 18, 2023 - Narcan will soon be more accessible to the public, thanks to a new initiative by Heritage Behavioral Health Center. "This initiative, in collaboration with the Macon County Health Depa...
Jul 18, 2023

Decatur City Council approves fire union contract, extends video gaming moratorium at latest meeting
July 18, 2023 - At its July 17 meeting, the Decatur City Council approved a contract for the International Association of Firefighters Local 505 Union, extended the existing moratorium on new video ga...
Jul 18, 2023

LISTEN: Dave Wendt of the Village of Forsyth on Byers & Co.
July 18, 2023 - Dave Wendt of the Village of Forsyth joined Byers & Co. to talk about public transportation, their annual disc golf tournament and relationships with other communities. Listen to t...
Jul 18, 2023