Category Archives: News

Upcoming Macon County Health Department vaccination clinics
May 28, 2021 - The Macon County Health Department (MCHD) is offering the following vaccination clinics. Wednesday, June 2, 2021 Location: Richland Community College. Please enter the main doors near t...
Michelle Mitchell May 28, 2021

WATCH: Howard Buffett throws first pitch at Eisenhower vs MacArthur game
May 27, 2021 - When Eisenhower and MacArthur High Schools faced off in both girls softball and boys baseball Thursday evening, a special guest was on hand to throw out the first pitch. Philanthropist ...
Michelle Mitchell May 27, 2021

HSHS St. Mary's and Decatur Memorial Hospital will celebrate National Cancer Survivors Day together
May 27, 2021 - Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois, Decatur Memorial Hospital and HSHS St. Mary's Hospital will once again join together and celebrate our local cancer survivors. National Cancer Survi...
Michelle Mitchell May 27, 2021

The Lisa Foundation names Debbie Bogle as Executive Director
May 27, 2021 - The Lisa Foundation has announced that Debbie Bogle will assume the role of Executive Director, effective immediately, and will be taking over the position from the organization's found...
Michelle Mitchell May 27, 2021

State Fairs announce "One Illinois" theme
May 27, 2021 - A message of unity will be the theme throughout the fairgrounds in Springfield and Du Quoin this summer. "One Illinois" is the theme that will be showcased throughout the 2021 Illinois ...
Michelle Mitchell May 27, 2021

Baby TALK announces new logo and rebranding
May 27, 2021 - After nearly 35 years, Baby TALK has unveiled a refreshed brand identity. The changes include a new logo, color scheme, font, and tagline. The Baby Talk team believes that the refreshed...
Michelle Mitchell May 27, 2021

Macon, DeWitt, and Piatt Extension will welcome the public to the 4-H shows
May 26, 2021 - From cupcakes to cattle, dogs to drones, 4-H does it all. The culmination of these projects and programs are the 4-H shows. The Horse Show, Livestock Show, and General Project Show supp...
Michelle Mitchell May 26, 2021

Jesse White warns of scams claiming to be from Secretary of State's office
May 26, 2021 - Secretary of State Jesse White is warning Illinois residents to be on alert for multiple texting and emailing scams claiming to be from the Secretary of State's office seeking personal ...
Michelle Mitchell May 26, 2021

Macon County Conservation District hosting free outdoor summer concert series
May 26, 2021 - The Macon County Conservation District will again host a free, outdoor summer concert series. These live, acoustic music concerts will be held on select Sundays in June, July, and Augus...
Michelle Mitchell May 26, 2021

"Border to Border" campaign will focus on seat belt enforcement through Memorial Day
May 26, 2021 - The Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and law enforcement agencies across the state are joining the national "Border to Border" campaign by increasing seat be...
Michelle Mitchell May 26, 2021