Category Archives: News

Pritzker announces expansion of financial assistance for families seeking child care
June 30, 2021 - Yesterday, Governor JB Pritzker announced a significant expansion of financial assistance for both families and providers that allow children to return to quality, affordable child car...
Michelle Mitchell Jun 30, 2021

30th annual Children's Museum of Illinois Duck Derby event set for August 7th
June 29, 2021 - Duck season is officially open at Children's Museum of Illinois, which means someone will soon win $3,000 via the 2021 Duck Derby, presented by Jerger Pediatric Dentistry. This will be...
Michelle Mitchell Jun 29, 2021

Pritzker administration announces large Illinois businesses to report equal pay information in 2022
June 29, 2021 - Following Governor Pritzker's signature of SB1847, businesses with 100 or more employees will be required to provide the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) with details about its work...
Michelle Mitchell Jun 29, 2021

Community Foundation IMPACT 100 Grant opens July 1
June 29, 2021 - The Community Foundation of Macon County will award a total of $100,000 in Impact100 grants to local organizations demonstrating a commitment to addressing issues of healthcare access ...
Michelle Mitchell Jun 29, 2021

Macon County Health Department holding Pfizer vaccination clinic
June 29, 2021 - The Macon County Health Department (MCHD) is offering the following Pfizer vaccination clinic. Wednesday, June 30, 2021 Location: Macon County Health Department (1221 E. Condit St. Dec...
Michelle Mitchell Jun 29, 2021

LISTEN: Kyle May of Fleet Feet
June 29, 2021 - Kyle May joined Byers & Co to talk about the crashes at the Tour de France, the importance of choosing the right shoe, new products in-store, and in-person running events.
Jun 29, 2021

Illinois Department of Public Health report more than 80 COVID-19 cases associated with youth camp outbreak
June 28, 2021 - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is now reporting 85 teens and adult staff at a summer youth camp held in mid-June in central Illinois tested positive for COVID-19. One ...
Michelle Mitchell Jun 28, 2021

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers gearing up for 4th of July at Lake Shelbyville
June 28, 2021 - Fireworks will be launched at dusk from Ramp Point, located in Dam West Recreation Area. Lake Shelbyville has compiled a list of locations best suited for viewing the fireworks. Locati...
Michelle Mitchell Jun 28, 2021

Real estate market showing no signs of slowing down
June 28, 2021 - With the current Illinois housing market, it is all about supply and demand. Low inventories have led to high selling prices and bidding wars. "Based on everything we see at the state ...
Michelle Mitchell Jun 28, 2021

Secretary of State Jesse White announces expiration dates for driver's licenses extended
June 28, 2021 - Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that expiration dates for driver's licenses and ID cards have been extended an additional five months - from Aug. 1, 2021, to Jan. 1, ...
Michelle Mitchell Jun 28, 2021