Category Archives: News
Senator Chapin Rose tours St. Mary's COVID-19 testing facility
February 25, 2021 - Senator Chapin Rose was on hand to tour the Decatur testing facility for the U of I's SHIELD COVID testing program located inside of HSHS St. Mary's Hospital. "This (COVID-19) is g...
Feb 25, 2021
Five Decatur companies in the running for "The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois"
February 25, 2021 - The initial round of voting is now open for the second annual "Makers Madness" contest hosted by the Illinois Manufacturers' Association, a bracket-style tournament in which voters...
Feb 25, 2021
Macon County early voting dates announced
February 25, 2021 - Due to the Consolidated Primary Election, Macon County Clerk Josh Tanner announced that early voting for residents of the City of Decatur will begin March 12, 2021. Candidates for ...
Feb 25, 2021
Governor Pritzker announces additional 11 million dollars for Rebuild Illinois Grants
February 25, 2021 - Governor J.B. Pritzker is announcing 11 million dollars in Rebuild Illinois Grants for economic development projects across the state. The grants are going to projects that will re...
Feb 25, 2021
LISTEN: Steve Weber of Liaison Home Automation
February 25, 2021 - Steve Weber of Liaison Home Automation joined Byers & Co to talk about a holographic communication technology that they are showcasing.
Feb 25, 2021
DPS offering "5 Essentials Survey" for district families
February 24, 2021 - Decatur Public Schools currently have a "5 Essentials Survey" open to families within the district. The 5 Essentials Survey identifies five indicators that lead to improved outcome...
Feb 24, 2021
March Business Breakfast will focus on grants and loans available through Small Business Administration
February 24, 2021 - The Decatur Regional Chamber of Commerce's March Business Breakfast will feature keynote speaker John West, President of the Decatur Community First Mid Bank & Trust. John's sp...
Feb 24, 2021
IDOA and State Fire Marshal remind farmers of Grain Bin Safety Week
February 24, 2021 - The Illinois Department of Agriculture, along with the State Fire Marshal, wants Illinois farmers to set aside time to recognize Grain Bin Safety Week, February 21-27. Based on Pur...
Feb 24, 2021
Farm Credit Illinois offering agricultural scholarships for high school seniors
February 24, 2021 - High school seniors pursuing a career in agriculture are invited to apply for a $2,000 Farm Credit Illinois Agriculture Scholarship. Thirty scholarships will be given in 2021 with ...
Feb 24, 2021
The 217 to get new area code starting February 27
February 24, 2021 - By: Ross Brown -WDAN/WDNL/WRHK/VermilionCountyFirst.com For more than a half-century, anyone making a landline phone call in central Illinois has only had to type seven digits into...
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