Category Archives: News
​Secretary of State office launching electronic car insurance verification system
June 8, 2021 - Secretary of State Jesse White's office is launching a new initiative to help reduce the number of uninsured drivers in Illinois. Beginning July 1, 2021 auto insurance verification will...
Jun 08, 2021
WATCH: Tour of the construction progress at Johns Hill Magnet School in Decatur
June 7, 2021- Take a tour of the progress on the construction of the new Johns Hill Magnet School! The school will welcome Johns Hill Students K-8 beginning this fall. Watch the video now! https://you...
Jun 08, 2021
Decatur Park District's 2021 4th of July firework display canceled
June 8, 2021 - Due to circumstances surrounding COVID-19, the Decatur Park District's 4th of July firework display, typically held in Nelson Park over Lake Decatur will be canceled for 2021. Citing a ...
Jun 08, 2021
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Public Health warn residents of cyanobacteria
June 8, 2021 - As temperatures begin to rise, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Public Health are reminding residents to be cautious if they are planning activities on Ill...
Jun 08, 2021
Children's Museum of Illinois welcomes Tina Owens as VP of Operations
June 8, 2021 - Decatur native Tina Owens has assumed the role of VP of Operations at Children's Museum of Illinois. The position was previously held by President & CEO Abby Koester, who began serv...
Jun 08, 2021
WATCH: Virtra Simulator at the Public Safety Training Foundation
June 7, 2021 - The NowDecatur team was recently invited to experience the Virtra simulator at the Public Safety Training Foundation, located on the Macon County Law Enforcement Training Center campus....
Jun 07, 2021
Illinois lawmakers pass mental health emergency bill
June 7, 2021 - Legislation addressing mental health emergencies is headed to the Governor's desk. The bill requires local government to coordinate their 9-1-1 systems with the new suicide prevention h...
Jun 07, 2021
Rock Springs Nature Center hosting Preschool Peepers: Bees
June 7, 2021 - Young children with an adult buddy are invited to Rock Springs Nature Center for Preschool Peepers: Bees on Sunday, June 20 at 2 pm. Children and their adult buddies will learn about be...
Jun 07, 2021
Illinois Department of Labor warns workers of rising heat levels
June 7, 2021 - As Illinois begins to experience higher temperatures, the Illinois Department of Labor is warning workers to pay attention to heat and humidity, which can be deadly. "As more Illinoisan...
Jun 07, 2021
Upcoming Macon County Health Department vaccination clinics
June 7, 2021 - The Macon County Health Department (MCHD) is offering the following vaccination clinics. These clinics are for those who are 12 years and older who wish to receive the Pfizer vaccine. A...
Jun 07, 2021