Category Archives: News
Pritzker signs legislation expanding access to leave for educational support staff
August 10, 2021 - Building on efforts to protect the wellbeing of education professionals and their families, Governor JB Pritzker signed House Bill 12 into law which expands access to family and medi...
Aug 10, 2021
State Fair Treasure Hunt returns for 2021
August 10, 2021 - The Illinois State Fairgrounds will transform into a living treasure map for the 2021 Illinois State Fair! Fairgoers are invited to participate in a fruitful ten-day treasure hunt in...
Aug 10, 2021
LISTEN: Tony Holly introduces new YLIA facilitator Temethia Joyner and student Raleigh Allen
August 10, 2021 - Tony Holly of the Community Foundation joined Byers & Co to introduce the new Young Leaders in Action facilitator, Temethia Joyner, and along with Mt. Zion student, Raleigh Allen...
Aug 10, 2021
Illinois Department of Labor highlights 'Safe + Sound Week'
August 9, 2021 - The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL), along with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), is promoting health and safety programs during Safe and Sound Week, Augus...
Aug 09, 2021
Decatur Memorial Hospital distributing colon cancer test kits
August 9, 2021 - Free colorectal cancer take-home screening kits will be available at a drive-thru from 8 to 10 am Friday, August 27, at the Cancer Care Center at Decatur Memorial Hospital. A short co...
Aug 09, 2021
Dwayne O. Andreas Ag Academy named top 10 FFA program in the nation
August 9, 2021 - The Dwayne O. Andreas Ag Academy has been recognized as one of the top 10 FFA programs in the nation. Student officers from MacArthur High School submitted an in-depth application for...
Aug 09, 2021
Girl Scouts of Central Illinois hosting 8th annual Operation Cookie Share
August 9, 2021 - Girl Scouts of Central Illinois in partnership with Hickory Point Bank and Neuhoff Media will host the 8th annual Decatur Operation Cookie Share effort in Central Park on Thursday, Au...
Aug 09, 2021
WATCH: HOT25 - The Duck Derby
August 8, 2021 - This week's HOT25 was the Duck Derby at the Children's Museum of Illinois! Watch the video now, presented by NowDecatur and driven by the Bob Brady Auto Group https://youtu.be/BUg1YfT...
Aug 08, 2021
New "Art Journaling Club" at the Arts Council this Fall
August 6, 2021 -Even if you don't consider yourself an "artist," you can learn how to start a visual diary of things you observe in your everyday life through the practice of "art journaling." At each...
Aug 06, 2021
COVID-19 mask and testing requirements announced in advance Illinois State Fair
August 6, 2021 - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) today announced mitigations to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 Delta variant during th...
Aug 06, 2021