Category Archives: News

City Council approves Small Housing Improvement Program and public safety initiatives
September 7, 2022 - Highlights from the September 6 Decatur City Council meeting include a new housing repair program in partnership with Northeast Community Fund and a number of public safety initiat...
Sep 07, 2022

Pharmacy Facts with Friends Featuring Illinois State Rep. Sandy Hamilton
LISTEN: Illinois State Rep. Sandy Hamilton joined co-hosts Lauren Young and Dale Colee. Other Guests Included: Dr. David Fletcher - Safeworks Illinois
Sep 06, 2022

Decatur Area Arts Council Grant Deadline Approaching in October
September 6, 2022 - The Decatur Area Arts Council's community arts grants program offers financial support to help one with an event or creative learning experience. The next grant deadline is Monday,...
Sep 06, 2022

T/CCI to invest over $20 million to manufacture electric compressors and establish EV innovation hub in Decatur
September 6, 2022 - T/CCI Manufacturing announced a plan to invest $20 million dollars to manufacture compressors for electric vehicles in Decatur. With the announcement, Governor JB Pritzker and the ...
Sep 06, 2022

Councilwoman Lisa Gregory Announces Candidacy for Re-Election
September 6, 2022 - Councilwoman Lisa Gregory announced her candidacy for re-election to the Decatur City Council. Gregory was first elected in April 2015 and was re-elected to a second term in 2019. ...
Sep 06, 2022

Big Blue Backpacks kicks off seventh year of operation under new leadership
September 6, 2022 - Big Blue Backpacks, a Millikin University-based organization seeking to address food insecurity among children and families in the Decatur community, will begin its seventh year of...
Sep 06, 2022

Scovill Zoo Celebrates AZA Accreditation
September 6, 2022 - On August 27, 2022, Scovill Zoo was granted accreditation by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) independent Accreditation Commission. The accreditation process requires ...
Sep 06, 2022

Nominating Petitions Now Available for Richland's Board of Trustees Election
September 6, 2022 - Nominating petitions for people seeking election to the Richland Community College Board of Trustees are available by appointment or electronically beginning Tuesday, September 6, ...
Sep 06, 2022

IDOT is looking for Snowbirds to join the team
September 6, 2022 - The Illinois Department of Transportation is looking for people to step forward and apply for seasonal positions to help with snow-and-ice removal across the state. Through the dep...
Sep 06, 2022

United Way of Decatur & Mid-Illinois to host food box drive-up day
September 6, 2022 - The United Way of Decatur & Mid-Illinois is partnering with The Community Foundation of Macon County, Crossing Healthcare, Central Illinois Foodbank, and Neuhoff Media for a dr...
Sep 06, 2022