Category Archives: News

Minority Mentor Protege Program at Richland assists entrepreneurs in following their passion
September 22, 2021 - This evening at Richland Community College was the final night of the five-week Minority Mentor Protege Program, an entrepreneurial mindset workshop. The workshop was hosted by Je...
Michelle Mitchell Sep 22, 2021

LISTEN: Direct Line featuring Kevin Butcher, executive director of Rooted Ministries
LISTEN: Kevin Butcher, Executive Director of Rooted Ministries, joined hosts Wayne Kent & Rick Grace on Direct Line, to discuss Suicide Prevention Month & his book Free: Rescued from Shame-Based Relig...
Sep 22, 2021

Cody Moore announces bid for Macon County Sheriff
September 22, 2021 - Cody Moore announced his candidacy for the office of Macon County Sheriff in the 2022 election. Cody is running as a Republican. Cody retired in 2016 from the Decatur Police Depar...
Michelle Mitchell Sep 22, 2021

Pritzker administration reminds communities of September 30th deadline for local COVID relief
September 22, 2021 - Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced that eligible cities and towns across the state who have yet to do so ...
Michelle Mitchell Sep 22, 2021

U of I Extension Lunch and Learn series offering free classes
September 22, 2021 - Remember hearing the hiss of the traditional pressure cooker and being told not to get near it because it might explode? The electric pressure cookers that flooded the market a fe...
Michelle Mitchell Sep 22, 2021

Department of Labor and State Fire Marshal inspecting haunted houses ahead of Halloween season
September 22, 2021 - Haunted house season is returning to Illinois with all its spooky sounds, creepy corridors, and shrieks of surprise. But the doors don't open without a permit to operate. "We know...
Michelle Mitchell Sep 22, 2021

Volunteers needed for WSOY Community Food Drive
September 22, 2021 - The WSOY Community Food Drive needs volunteers at the Airport Plaza Kroger on Friday, October 8 to collect donations. Those who wish to volunteer can sign up for a two-hour shift ...
Sep 22, 2021

RCC to host Cornhole Tournament to benefit WSOY Community Food Drive
September 22, 2021 - Richland Community College is hosting a cornhole tournament Thursday, October 7, at 6 pm at the Shilling Center to raise funds for the WSOY Community Food Drive. Cash prizes will ...
Sep 22, 2021

Millikin recognized as a Top Bachelor's College by Washington Monthly
September 22, 2021 - By Dane Lisser Millikin University has been recognized by Washington Monthly in its 2021 College Guide and Rankings, released on August 30, as being a top Bachelor's College and a...
Sep 22, 2021

Illinois Supreme Court extending eviction order to October 3rd
September 21, 2021 - The Illinois Supreme Court announced today an amendment to Order M.R. 30370 which extends the temporary stay on residential evictions through October 3, the same date that Governo...
Michelle Mitchell Sep 21, 2021