Category Archives: News
How to Dispose of Cardboard Correctly
January 12, 2021 - With Christmas and New Year's over, what do you do with all of the cardboard boxes that have carried all your gifts and packages? More cardboard is being generated by homes rather t...
Jan 12, 2021
DPS Rolls Back In-Person Learning to February 8
January 12, 2021 - The following is a statement from Dr. Paul Fregeau, Superintendent of Decatur Public Schools: "Good afternoon DPS family. We have an important update to share on our planned return ...
Jan 12, 2021
Young Leaders in Action Hosting "Rise Up & Unify" Conference
January 12, 2021 - High school students are invited to participate in a fun-filled two hours of empowerment by signing up for "Rise Up & Unify," a free youth leadership conference. The conference,...
Jan 12, 2021
Spring 2021 Registration Open for Arts Classes
January 11, 2021 - Registration for 2021 Spring Arts Classes from the Decatur Area Arts Council is now open. Currently, classes are intended to meet in person. All health guidelines will be followed. ...
Jan 11, 2021
New Legislation Aims to Continue Use of Ballot Drop-Off Boxes
January 11, 2021 - New legislation is encouraging the continued use of ballot drop-off boxes. The measure would allow local election authorities to make the drop-off boxes used in the November electio...
Jan 11, 2021
Attorney General; FBI Investigating Illinois Unemployment System Fraud
January 11, 2021 - A committee that oversees the state's unemployment agency is refraining from providing public oversight while the state's Attorney General and the FBI investigate fraud in the syste...
Jan 11, 2021
Millikin Implements Saliva COVID-19 Testing Program for Students
January 11, 2021 - Millikin University has partnered with SHIELD Illinois to implement a COVID-19 saliva-based testing program that will be available to students beginning today. Millikin employees wi...
Jan 11, 2021
WATCH: Mental Wellness - Episode 1 -Recognizing a Problem
Mental Wellness Host, Tanya Andricks of Crossing Healthcare, is joined by Mary Garrison, Millikin Professor of Social Work and author of "Your Playbook for Beating Depression". In part one of this int...
Jan 10, 2021
Decatur City Council To Discuss Options for Re-opening Bars and Restaurants
January 10, 2021 -Monday night, the Decatur City Council will discuss the possibility of allowing bars and restaurants to re-open with some public health restrictions. The issue will be discussed in s...
Jan 10, 2021
Over 60 Macon County Businesses Receive Business Interruption Grants from State
January 10, 2020 -The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity has announced more than $275 million in nearly 9,000 emergency assistance grants have been made to small businesses in ov...
Jan 10, 2021