Category Archives: News
Illinois Attorney General Cautions of COVID-19 Vaccine Scams
January 7, 2021 - Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued a warning to the public about COVID-19 vaccine scams. The approval of the vaccine has allowed con artists more chances to trick consumers. He warn...
Jan 07, 2021
HSHS St. Mary's Begins Administering Second Dose of Pfizer Vaccine
January 7, 2021 - On January 6, 2021, HSHS St. Mary's Hospital began administering the second doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. The second dose of this vaccine is given 21 days after the ...
Jan 07, 2021
Jenner Ag Celebrating 60th Year of Service
January 7, 2021 - Local application and agriculture equipment dealership Jenner Ag is celebrating their 60-year anniversary in 2021. Jenner Ag was founded by Gordon Jenner in 1961 to be a leading appl...
Jan 07, 2021
Utility Companies Voluntarily Cease Disconnections for Winter
January 6, 2021 - Several Illinois-regulated utility companies volunteered extra protection for vulnerable residents this year. Ameren Illinois, ComEd, Liberty Utilities, Nicor, North Shore, and Peopl...
Jan 06, 2021
Decatur Public Library Offering Free Digital Kindergarten-Readiness Program
January 6, 2021 - Families in Decatur now have free access to Miss Humblebee's Academy. Miss Humblebee's Academy is an award-winning online, educational program. Miss Humblebee's Academy assists the l...
Jan 06, 2021
State Lowers Vaccine Age for Next Phase of Distribution
January 6, 2021 -Building on guidance by the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), the state has announced guidelines for the nex...
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Richland Announces Transfer Pathway Program for Agricultural Students
January 6, 2021 - The agricultural program at Richland Community College is pleased to announce a renewed transfer partnership opportunity for their students wishing to attend the University of Illino...
Jan 06, 2021
Advisory Referendum on Pot Sales in Decatur to Appear on the Ballot
January 6, 2021 - Decatur voters will be asked in April if the City of Decatur should allow the sale of marijuana. A petition for an advisory referendum was received in the Office of the City Clerk on...
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Decatur Family YMCA Announces New CEO
January 6, 2020 - The Decatur Family YMCA announced today that Dominic Santomassimo will serve as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective February 1st 2021. Dominic most recently served as North Di...
Jan 06, 2021
HSHS St. Mary's Releases Most Popular Baby Names of 2020
January 6, 2021 - HSHS St. Mary's kept tabs on the most popular baby names given at their hospital from the year 2020. Below are the top baby boy and baby girl names for deliveries at HSHS St. Mary's ...
Jan 06, 2021