Category Archives: News

LISTEN: IL Municipal League launches effort to protect municipal revenue
April 15, 2021- The Illinois Municipal League (IML) partnered with municipal leaders from across the state to announce the "Moving Cities Forward" legislative platform, which aims to ensure the long-t...
Michelle Mitchell Apr 15, 2021

Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater Movies in the Park schedule released
April 14, 2021 - The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater has announced the return of its popular Movies in the Park series for the summer months of 2021. Here is the 2021 Movie Schedule: May 22 - Onward (PG)...
Michelle Mitchell Apr 14, 2021

Decatur Park Board of Commissioners to host Public Visioning Session
April 14, 2021 - The Decatur Park Board of Commissioners will welcome the community to share ideas and suggestions on Wednesday, April 21 from 6 pm - 7 pm at Hickory Point Banquet Facility or online v...
Michelle Mitchell Apr 14, 2021

April is National Safe Digging Month
April 13, 2021 - April is National Safe Digging Month. The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) is reminding homeowners and excavators to call 811 before beginning any outdoor project that requires digg...
Michelle Mitchell Apr 13, 2021

Illinois Department of Public Health updates vaccination plans while J&J COVID-19 vaccine on hold
April 13, 2021 - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is developing and implementing plans to move forward with COVID-19 vaccinations in Illinois after putting a pause on the administration...
Michelle Mitchell Apr 13, 2021

Macon County Health Department offering walk-in vaccinations today
April 13, 2021 - The Macon County Health Department (MCHD) is offering walk-ins at the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic today at Richland Community College at the National Sequestration Education C...
Michelle Mitchell Apr 13, 2021 National Cancer Institute / Unsplash

LISTEN: Jess Smithers of Richland Community College
April 13, 2021 - Jess Smithers of Richland Community College joined Byers & Co to talk about degree programs at their school, opportunities for youth, and an honor for one of their graduates. &nbs...
Michelle Mitchell Apr 13, 2021

Millikin presenting 5th annual Civil Discourse Week
April 12, 2021 - Millikin University will present the 5th annual Civic Discourse Week April 12-16, 2021. In the midst of an increasingly diverse array of perspectives, civic discourse helps demonstrat...
Michelle Mitchell Apr 12, 2021

DPS Board of Education holding public hearing on Casimir Pulaski and Veterans Day
April 12, 2021 - The Decatur Public School District 61 Board of Education will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at 6:30 pm at Montessori Academy for Peace Auditorium. The Decatur Boar...
Michelle Mitchell Apr 12, 2021

Richland graduate selected to attend National Animal Institute
April 12, 2021 - Ruel Hanlan, a December 2020 graduate of the Richland Community College agriculture program, has been selected to attend the upcoming Agriculture Future of America (AFA) Animal Instit...
Michelle Mitchell Apr 12, 2021