Category Archives: News
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...
Michelle Mitchell 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...
Lindsay Romano Jan 06, 2021 National Cancer Institute / Unsplash
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...
Michelle Mitchell 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...
Lindsay Romano Jan 06, 2021 Elsa Olofsson / CC
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...
Lindsay Romano 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 ...
Michelle Mitchell Jan 06, 2021
Decatur Public Schools Plans for E-Learning as Alternative to Snow Days
January 5, 2021 - Decatur Public Schools currently plan to adopt an e-Learning program in lieu of utilizing the District's scheduled emergency days. Essentially, on any day that would be called a snow...
Michelle Mitchell Jan 06, 2021
Mount Zion Chamber of Commerce Accepting Applications for Annual Scholarship
January 5, 2021 - The Scholarship Committee of the Mt. Zion Chamber of Commerce has announced that it is now accepting applications for its annual scholarship. Applications must be turned in by March ...
Michelle Mitchell Jan 06, 2021
Illinois Student Assistance Commission Adds Initiatives to Outreach Programs
January 6, 2021 - While students are struggling nationwide with remote education and college plans seem to be more up in the air than ever, there is some good news in Illinois: Illinois closed out the...
Michelle Mitchell Jan 06, 2021
Application Period Open for Wetland Reserve Easements
January 5, 2021 - Ivan Dozier, State Conservationist, has announced the application period for the 2021 Agricultural Conservation Easement Program. USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service helps ...
Michelle Mitchell Jan 06, 2021