Category Archives: News

Illinois Treasurer Urges Small Non-Profits to Apply for Grants Through Charitable Trust Stabilization Program
January 19, 2021 - Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs' office has urged small non-profit groups to apply for grants through the Charitable Trust Stabilization Program. In the program's first cycle, ther...
Michelle Mitchell Jan 19, 2021

LISTEN: Debbie Bogle of the United Way Discusses an Anonymous Donation to Assist Landlords and Tenants
January 19, 2021 - Debbie Bogle of the United Way discusses a large anonymous donation to assist landlords and tenants with living expenses. Listen to the podcast now.
Michelle Mitchell Jan 19, 2021

Young Leaders in Action to Host Rise Up & Unify Leadership Conference
January 19, 2021 - Young Leaders in Action will be hosting a Rise Up & Unify Leadership Conference - a leadership and empowerment youth-led experience on February 6, 2021. For the event, they are ...
Michelle Mitchell Jan 19, 2021

LISTEN: Brandon Kondritz of Young Leaders in Action
January 19, 2021 - Brandon Kondritz of the Young Leaders in Action talks about the Rise Up and Unify youth leadership conference they are hosting.
Michelle Mitchell Jan 19, 2021

WATCH: Mental Wellness - Episode 2 - Seeking Care
NowDecatur and Crossing Healthcare bring you episode 2 of Mental Wellness. This 12-week series will offer a frank and honest conversation about tackling mental health issues in our community and remov...
Jan 18, 2021

Process to Fill Manar's Vacant Senate Seat Announced
January 18, 2021 - The process to fill the vacant seat of former State Senator Andy Manar has been announced. Manar resigned from his seat in the 48th State Senate District and accepted a position as ...
Jan 18, 2021

Decatur Public Library to Re-Open to the Public
January 18, 2021 - Tomorow, Tuesday January 19th, the Decatur Public Library will reopen for in-person services and the following measures will be in place: There will be no onsite programs, but the l...
Jan 18, 2021

Apartments for Persons with Disabilities Gets State Funding
January 18, 2021 - The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) Board announced the award of $40,233,959 to finance the development of new permanent supportive housing across the state. Funding i...
Jan 18, 2021

IDPH Launches Surge Staffing Program for Hospitals, Allowing Adjusted Mitigation Metrics
January 18, 2021 - With the state of Illinois launching multiple health care staffing contracts to increase hospital staffing, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is adjusting its mitigati...
Jan 18, 2021

Decatur's Region 6 Moves Into Tier 1 Mitigation, Allowing Limited Indoor Dining
January 18, 2021 - Region 6, which includes Decatur and Macon County, has moved into Tier 1 Mitigation under the Restore Illinois Plan. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is adjusting its...
Jan 18, 2021