Category Archives: News
DPS Magnet Programs Accepting Online Applications
December 9, 2020 - Decatur Public Schools' three magnet programs are now accepting applications online for students interested in enrolling in a magnet program for the 2021-22 school year. This is the...
Dec 09, 2020
Pfizer COVID Vaccine Deemed Safe and Effective By FDA, Will Undergo Further Testing
December 9, 2020 - After the U.S. Food and Drug Administration deemed the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine safe and effective on Tuesday, Illinois officials are working to assure the public the same. The FDA i...
Dec 09, 2020
First National Bank Donates $15,000 To Racial Equity Fund
December 8, 2020 - First National Bank of Decatur has donated $15,000 to the Racial Equity Fund of the Community Foundation of Macon County. This fund provides grant funding to local nonprofit organiz...
Dec 08, 2020
First Responders Hope to Ring in the Red Kettle Cash for the Salvation Army
December 8, 2020 - Local first responders will go head to head for the Salvation Army for "Gurneys, Guns & Hoses". Local ambulance, city fire, county fire, police and sheriff's office are hoping t...
Dec 08, 2020
Teachers Unions Want Clear Metrics Before Returning to In-Person Learning
December 8, 2020 - State teacher unions are calling on lawmakers to implement and enforce IDPH guidance as schools consider returning to in-person learning. The Illinois Education Association and the ...
Dec 08, 2020 Alan Levine
Kids Discover Nature with Conservation District's Mini Camp Kits
December 8, 2020 - Although in-person nature and history programs are canceled at the Macon County Conservation District until January due to COVID-19, kids can still discover nature with the Conserva...
Dec 08, 2020
Decatur Township Supervisor Appointed To State Poverty Commission
December 7, 2020 - Decatur Township Supervisor Lisa Stanley has been named to the Illinois Department of Human Services Illinois Commission on Poverty Elimination and Economic Security. The Commission...
Dec 07, 2020
IDOT Looking for Feedback on State's Transportation System
December 7, 2020 - The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking feedback on the state's transportation system through its annual Illinois Traveler Opinion Survey, available today through Dec. ...
Dec 07, 2020
COVID Vaccine to be Phased Release
December 7, 2020 - Illinois could soon have a COVID-19 vaccine, but don't expect it to immediately stem the pandemic as the phased-in release is expected to take place over the course of a few months....
Dec 07, 2020
Don't Burn the House Down This Holiday Season!
December 5, 2020 - In a year like 2020, it's best to hope for the best. . but plan for the worst. And wouldn't it just figure that this would be the year you might accidentally burn the house down wit...
Dec 07, 2020 Francesco Crippa / CC