Category Archives: News
Nominations open for State Fair Museum Foundation's Illinoisan of the Day program
June 11, 2021 - The Illinois State Fair Museum Foundation today announced they are seeking individuals to spotlight during the Illinois State Fair as an Illinoisan of the Day. The Illinoisan of the Da...
Jun 11, 2021
LISTEN: MacArthur ag teacher Hannah Sawyer
June 11, 2021 - Hannah Sawyer joined Byers & Co to talks about her background in ag, what led her to her position as the ag teacher at MacArthur, and some unique experiences for students.
Jun 11, 2021
IDPH will make COVID-19 tests available to elementary schools
June 10, 2021 - Elementary school students will soon be eligible for COVID-19 testing, joining middle schools and high schools throughout the state in an effort to limit the spread of the virus. The I...
Jun 10, 2021
Mike Noonan named Head Boys' Basketball Coach at St. Teresa High School
June 10, 2021 - Mike Noonan was recently appointed to the position of Head Boys' Basketball Coach at St. Teresa High School for the 2021-2022 school year. He replaces Tom Noonan, who served as Head Co...
Jun 10, 2021
Millikin assistant professor receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award to Brazil
June 10, 2021 - The U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board has honored Dr. Mark Tonelli, assistant professor of applied guitar and coordinator of the Guitar Studies Progr...
Jun 10, 2021
UPDATE: FOUND - Decatur Police searching for missing juvenile
June 10, 2021 - Decatur Police are searching for a missing Decatur juvenile. Tashia L. Allen was last seen in the 1300 block of E. Division on Monday, June 7. Tashia is 12 years old and is described a...
Jun 10, 2021
African American Cultural & Genealogical Society of IL hosting 27th Annual Juneteenth Celebration
June 9, 2021 - The African American Cultural & Genealogical Society of IL will host its 27th Annual Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 19, 2021. The event will kick off with a special wreath...
Jun 09, 2021
Stevens Creek Bikeway project awarded $2 million in funding from Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program
June 9, 2021 - The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that nearly $106 million has been awarded through the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program to expand travel options and ...
Jun 09, 2021
Crisis Communication Team Celebrates Moving into Phase 5 Friday
June 8, 2021 - The State of Illinois will enter Phase 5 of the Restore Illinois plan and the Macon County Crisis Communication team held a press conference to mark the end of many of the restrictions ...
Jun 08, 2021
DPS61 Appoints Bobbi Williams as Interim Superintendent
June 8, 2021 - The following statement is on behalf of Decatur Public Schools and Board of Education President Dan Oakes, following Tuesday night's vote to approve a contract for an Interim Superinten...
Jun 08, 2021