Category Archives: News

January 5, 2021 - The Scholarship Committee of the Mt. Zion Chamber of Commerce has announced that it is now accepting applications for its annual scholarship. Applications must be turned in by March ...

January 6, 2021 - While students are struggling nationwide with remote education and college plans seem to be more up in the air than ever, there is some good news in Illinois: Illinois closed out the...

January 5, 2021 - Ivan Dozier, State Conservationist, has announced the application period for the 2021 Agricultural Conservation Easement Program. USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service helps ...

January 5, 2021 - The Decatur Park District has partnered with the Champaign Park District and Normal Parks and Recreation Department to begin the Central Illinois Esports League. The league will have...

January 6, 2021 - The Community Foundation of Macon County has announced a new educational scholarship opportunity available to individuals age 24 or older who live in Macon County and either currentl...

January 4, 2021 - As of tomorrow, all DPS schools will shift virtual learning back to their standard bell schedule, in order for teachers and families to get adjusted to the normal schedule for when s...

January 4, 2021 - The Decatur Police Department announced it arrested 10 offenders for impaired driving during the winter holiday enforcement campaign. Additional citations included: 1 Seat Belt citat...

January 4, 2021 - With the first (big) snowfall covering Central Illinois in a blanket of snow, sledders took to the hills around the area. The Decatur Park District offered suggestions for sledders o...

January 4, 2021- After eight years in the Illinois Senate representing the 48th District and more than 22 years in public office, State Senator Andy Manar announced today that he will be resigning fro...

January 4, 2021 - Matt Fairchild of Hickory Point Bank joined Byers & Co to announce the final winner of a $500 Visa Gift Card with Hickory Point Bank and The Refresh!