Category Archives: News
IDOL ride inspectors complete safety inspections for State Fair
August 12, 2021 - In advance of opening day, ride inspectors with the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) spent a week at the State Fairgrounds Midway certifying rides and attractions to confirm they ...
Aug 12, 2021
Millikin University students returning to campus beginning August 14th
August 12, 2021 - Area residents are reminded that foot and vehicle traffic will be increasing with students returning to Millikin University's campus starting on Saturday, August 14. Millikin Univers...
Aug 12, 2021
LISTEN: Operation Cookie Share 2021
August 12, 2021 - Below is a list of interviews for Operation Cookie Share 2021 with Byers & Co. Karla Miller of Hickory Point Bank talks about the Girl Scouts' Operation Cookie Share. Pam ...
Aug 12, 2021
Illinois State Fair announces 11 healthcare workers will serve as the Grand Marshals for the 2021 Twilight Parade
August 11, 2021 - The Illinois State Fair along with Governor JB Pritzker, announced that eleven healthcare workers from around the state will serve as the Grand Marshals for the 2021 Twilight Parade....
Aug 11, 2021 Twilight Parade
IDPH Launches Online 'Vax Verify' system
August 11, 2021 - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is launching a new immunization portal, Vax Verify, that will allow Illinois residents 18 years and older to check their COVID-19 vacc...
Aug 11, 2021
Millikin University's Dr. Najiba Benabess named Academy of Global Business Advancement Dean of the Year
August 11, 2021 - Dr. Najiba Benabess, dean of the Tabor School of Business at Millikin University, received the 2021 Dean of the Year Award from the Academy of Global Business Advancement (AGBA) duri...
Aug 11, 2021
Ameren Illinois marks National 811 Day
August 11, 2021 - When it comes to digging on your property, no matter how big or how small the project, J.U.L.I.E. is someone you should get to know. Ameren Illinois marks National 811 Day, August 11...
Aug 11, 2021
Many pets adopted during pandemic being returned to shelters
August 10, 2021 - They call them "Pandemic Puppies," pets that were adopted during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic that are now being returned to Illinois animal shelters. An estimated 23 million ...
Aug 10, 2021
Registration open for Master Gardener programs
August 10, 2021 - Do you have an interest in gardening, a desire to share your knowledge with others, and time to volunteer in the community? The University of Illinois Extension's Master Gardener vol...
Aug 10, 2021
State Fair butter cow will be unveiled Wednesday
August 10, 2021 - The ever-popular butter cow will be unveiled Wednesday, August 11 at 3:00 pm in the Dairy Building on the Illinois State Fairgrounds. Governor JB Pritzker, Lt. Governor Juliana Strat...
Aug 10, 2021