Category Archives: News

DPS61 Announces Sports and Extracurricular Return Date
January 29, 2021 - Decatur Public Schools announced today that high school students will resume sports and extracurricular activities, beginning Monday, February 1, 2021. "We are committed to supporti...
Michelle Mitchell Jan 29, 2021

HSHS St. Mary's Selects New Auxiliary Officers
January 29, 2021 - Though much of the work of St. Mary's Hospital Auxiliary has been sidelined by the COVID-19 pandemic, a new slate of officers was recently selected. Those that accepted officer role...
Michelle Mitchell Jan 29, 2021

EDITORIAL: Local Vaccine Process Explained
January 29, 2021 - I want to help to explain the local process of COVID vaccine distribution. The only thing I ask is that you, dear reader, use these facts to help spread the information and educate ...
Jan 29, 2021

Brick By Brick - Creativity with Lego Gallery Set for February
January 28, 2021 - The Decatur Area Arts Council have announced their Brick By Brick - Creativity with LEGO Gallery will be from February 5-25 at the Anne Lloyd Gallery. The exhibit will feature 3D an...
Michelle Mitchell Jan 28, 2021

Ginuwine and Chingy Announced as Headliners at the Devon
January 28, 2021 - The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater has announced the headliner act, Ginuwine, will perform on Saturday, August 21, 2021, and will be joined by special guest Chingy. Tickets go on sale...
Michelle Mitchell Jan 28, 2021

Crossing Healthcare and DMH To Combine COVID Vaccine Allocation To Administer 1000 Vaccines Per Week
January 28, 2021 - Crossing Healthcare and Decatur Memorial Hospital announced today that they will combine both organizations' allocations of COVID-19 vaccine to support public clinics beginning Mond...
Jan 28, 2021

Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe Named Finalist for Senate Seat
January 28, 2021 - The 48th Legislative District Committee has announced finalists for interviews to fill the vacancy in nomination after State Senator Andy Manar resigned his seat in the Illinois Sen...
Jan 28, 2021

Decatur Hopes To Hold The Title of Coolest Thing Made In Illinois
January 27, 2021 - The Illinois Manufacturers' Association has launched the second annual "Makers Madness" contest, a bracket-style tournament in which voters will decide what product should be named ...
Michelle Mitchell Jan 28, 2021

2021 Illinois Tax Season Starting in February
January 27, 2021 - The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) will begin accepting 2020 state individual income tax returns on Friday, February 12, the same date that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)...
Michelle Mitchell Jan 27, 2021

IHSA Sets Schedules for Spring Sports
January 27, 2021 - The IHSA has announced it is moving forward with basketball, football, wrestling, and volleyball. Today, the board of directors held its weekly meeting and afterward made the announ...
Michelle Mitchell Jan 27, 2021