Category Archives: News
Pre-filing for Mayor and City Council Positions to be Available November 21
November 9, 2022 - Nomination petitions for the office of Mayor and three City Council member positions may be filed in the office of the City Clerk, located on the third floor of the Decatur Civic Ce...
Nov 9, 2022
Candlelight Tour Open House Returning November 12
November 9, 2022 - There will be a Candlelight Tour at Rock Springs Conservation Area on Saturday, November 12 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This open house event invites all community members to experi...
Nov 9, 2022
The Salvation Army kicks off its 2022 Christmas season
November 9, 2022- Community members gathered at the Decatur Salvation Army's community center for the 2022 Christmas season's kickoff event. The Salvation Army's Christmas campaign is one of the bigge...
Nov 9, 2022
Pharmacy Facts with Friends Featuring Joel Fletcher and Julie Moore-Wolfe From HSHS St. Mary's Foundation
LISTEN: Joel Fletcher and Julie Moore-Wolfe from HSHS St. Mary's Foundation joined co-hosts Lauren Young and Dale Colee. Other Guests Included: Ellen Colbeck - Dean of Health Professions RCC Crystal K...
Nov 8, 2022
US Sen. Duckworth defeats Chicago-area lawyer, wins 2nd term
November 8, 2022 -CHICAGO (AP) - Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth won reelection Tuesday in Illinois, defeating political newcomer and lawyer Kathy Salvi. Duckworth, an Iraq War veteran who lost b...
Nov 8, 2022
Gov JB Pritzker defeats GOP Challenger Darren Bailey
November 8, 2022 - SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Gov. J.B. Pritzker sailed to reelection over challenger Darren Bailey in a race characterized by near-constant acrimony and outsized spending. Pritzker, a D...
Nov 8, 2022
Illinois Reaches Six Consecutive Months of Record Low Unemployment Claims
November 8, 2022 - The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced that the state has recorded a new, unprecedented number of consecutive weeks below historic continued claims levels f...
Nov 8, 2022
HSHS Star Lighting Asking for Names until November 18
November 8, 2022 - HSHS St. Mary's Hospital has opened up donations to the public to include names of loved ones as part of their Star Lighting Ceremony on December 1 at 6:30 p.m. The donations will b...
Nov 8, 2022
Vespers Return to Millikin to Share Holiday Cheer
November 8, 2022 - Vespers will perform at the Kirkland Fine Arts Center for the 63rd straight year this December. Community members can celebrate the holiday season with the vocal talents of the choi...
Nov 8, 2022
Millikin Creates New Agribusiness Major
November 8, 2022 - Millikin University announced a new major in agribusiness within their Tabor School of Business. Set to launch in fall 2023, the Bachelor of Science program will teach students to a...
Nov 8, 2022