Category Archives: News
South Side Country Club, Macon Resources partnering for Macon Birdies Golf Camp
June 17, 2021 - South Side Country Club is partnering with Macon Resources, Inc. (MRI) to launch Macon Birdies Golf Camp at South Side Country Club this summer. The camp will teach 60 adults with deve...
Jun 17, 2021
Nelson Park Fourth of July fireworks display now back on
June 17, 2021 - The Decatur Park District previously announced the cancellation of the 4th of July firework display typically held in Nelson Park over Lake Decatur. The cancellation was announced afte...
Jun 17, 2021
Decatur Celebration files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy after 34 years
June 16, 2021 - The organizers of the Decatur Celebration announced today that the festival would be filing for chapter 7 bankruptcy after an insurmountable impact from the COVID-19 pandemic. A letter...
Jun 16, 2021
Kiwanis Club holding event to help families become self-sufficient
June 16, 2021 - The Kiwanis Clubs of Decatur are arranging a service project event to support the individuals that are helped by The Salvation Army. The Noon Club, President Keith Backes, came up with...
Jun 16, 2021
AgCafe focuses on the importance of consumer trends, gut health
June 16, 2021 - Today, the Decatur Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted an AgCafe at the Beach House. The AgCafe featured Natalya Bright and Chris Olsen of Tate & Lyle. The keynote speaker, Natalya...
Jun 16, 2021
LISTEN: Tate & Lyle's Chris Olsen and Natalya Bright
June 16, 2021 - Tate & Lyle's Chris Olsen and Natalya Bright talk about consumer trends that drive innovation in advance of Ag Cafe.
Jun 16, 2021
39% of businesses remained closed as Illinois reopens
June 15, 2021 - As Illinois reopens in Phase 5, 39% of businesses remained closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2020, Illinois saw a high number of small businesses close their doors, with the rest...
Jun 15, 2021
HSHS St. Mary's Hospital Chapel set to reopen
June 15, 2021 - The HSHS St. Mary's Hospital Chapel is re-opening for colleagues, medical staff, patients, those on campus visiting patients, and community members to attend Mass. The first public Mas...
Jun 15, 2021
Pritzker expected to sign bill that would end use of isolation, prone physical restraint in Illinois schools
June 15, 2021 - The Illinois legislature has put an end to the practice of isolating children in "quiet rooms" and the usage of prone physical restraint. State Representative Jonathan Carroll, D- Nort...
Jun 15, 2021
Fort Daniels Conservation Area hosting upcoming Creek Walk
June 15, 2021 - Explore Big Creek at Fort Daniel Conservation Area during a Creek Walk on Sunday, June 27 at 2 pm. During this naturalist-led activity, visitors will walk in and along the creek to lea...
Jun 15, 2021