Category Archives: News
Morel mushrooms popping up in Central Illinois
April 21, 2021 - With yesterday's cold nonsense out of the way, it's a great time to go walk in the woods. This time of year, when Spring begins to warm up the ground, there are morel mushrooms waitin...
Apr 21, 2021
Proposed Bill would require nursing homes to prevent social isolation
April 21, 2021 - Nursing home residents in Illinois isolated by the COVID-19 pandemic would be able to visit loved ones virtually under a proposal being considered in Springfield. The proposal, Senate...
Apr 21, 2021
Coziahr Blessing of the Bikes returning Sunday
April 21, 2021 - Coziahr Harley-Davidson announced that the 2021 Blessing of the Bikes will be held on Sunday, April 25th at 2pm. This year marks the 29th Blessing and is held at the dealership in For...
Apr 21, 2021
Dr. Jarmese Sherrod discusses YLIA winning the 2021 Governor's Cup
April 20, 2021 - Dr. Jarmese Sherrod, Facilitator for Young Leaders In Action, discusses YLIA winning the 2021 Governor's Cup. Listen to the podcast below.
Apr 20, 2021
Young Leaders In Action named winner of the 2021 Governor's Cup
April 20, 2021 - Young Leaders In Action (YLIA), a service and leadership group of Macon County high school students, was named winner of the 2021 Governor's Cup, presented by Illinois Governor J.B. P...
Apr 20, 2021
History of the Heartland announce 2nd annual Architectural Scavenger Hunt
April 20, 2021 - The History of the Heartland is conducting their 2nd annual Architectural Scavenger Hunt during Historic Preservation Week in Decatur. The contest will run May 16-22. The entry form w...
Apr 20, 2021
U.S. 51 construction to begin this Thursday
April 20, 2021 - The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that construction on U.S. 51 from a half-mile north of the Shelby County line to the Christian County line begins on Thursday, Apri...
Apr 20, 2021
Macon County Health Department will hold vaccination clinic for 16-17-year-olds
April 20, 2021 - Tomorrow, Wednesday, April 21, 2021, the Macon County Health Department will hold a Pfizer clinic. This clinic has 60 available appointment slots, will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 ...
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Macon County Health Department offering Moderna Clinic tomorrow
April 19, 2021 - The Macon County Health Department is offering the following on-site COVID-19 vaccination opportunities this week for those who live or work in Macon County. Tomorrow, Tuesday, April ...
Apr 19, 2021
HSHS St. Mary's Hospital holding special prayer service for Earth Day
April 19, 2021 - Each year on April 22, people around the world come together for Earth Day to highlight the importance of conserving energy, reducing waste, and treating the planet with respect and c...
Apr 19, 2021