Category Archives: News
Juneteenth Celebration Event Coming to the Devon
May 26, 2022 - The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater in Decatur, Illinois, is proud to announce the 2nd annual Juneteenth Multicultural Celebration on Sunday, June 19, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Star...
Jun 14, 2022
Dangerous high temperatures and humidity across Illinois this week
June 14, 2022 - This week, Illinois will see abnormally high temperatures and humidity. To increase visibility on the dangers of extreme heat, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is offeri...
Jun 14, 2022
Find new ideas for your garden during the Macon County Master Gardener Garden Walk
June 14, 2022 - Do you have a passion for gardening? Join others who share your passion at the Macon County Master Gardener Garden Walk. Spend the afternoon walking through beautifully landscaped gard...
Jun 14, 2022
Allocation Plan Released by the City of Decatur
June 14, 2022 - The City of Decatur will receive HOME Investment Partnership Program - American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) funding in the amount of $1,497,384. The HOME-ARP funds are provided through the ...
Jun 14, 2022
Canoe Rentals to be Available on Cattail Pond
June 14, 2022 - The Macon County Conservation District is offering canoe rentals on the Cattail Pond at Rock Springs Conservation Area on select Saturdays this summer. The scheduled dates include June...
Jun 14, 2022
Salvation Army celebrates reopening of men's shelter with ribbon cutting
June 14, 2022- The Salvation Army celebrated the reopening of the men's shelter, at the shelter facility. The Salvation Army has been undergoing a remodel, and the pandemic made that process more chal...
Jun 14, 2022
Last Call for Cream of the Crop Photo Contest Entries and Scholarship Money
June 14, 2022 - Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs reminds young Illinois photographers, ages 8 to 18, to submit their best work for the 2022 Cream of the Crop Photo Contest by the deadline of ...
Jun 14, 2022
Macon-Piatt Regional Office of Education hosts poverty simulator
June 14, 2022- The Macon-Piatt Regional Office of Education partnered with the University of Illinois Extension to conduct a poverty simulator experience. The event was held at Richland Community Coll...
Jun 14, 2022
Stand Up Against Racism & Transphobia Rally
June 14, 2022- Due to increased violence against the LGBTQIA community in Decatur, a rally has been scheduled for June 17th from 12:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. at the Macon County Courthouse (253 E Wood St, ...
Jun 14, 2022
Rikki Parker succeeds Abby Koester as new Executive Director of the Children's Museum of Illinois
June 14, 2022 - After a successful nationwide search prompted by the previous director, Rikki Parker has been named Executive Director at the Children's Museum of Illinois (CMIL). Parker is an Arthur,...
Jun 14, 2022