Category Archives: News
Community Foundation of Macon County announces grants from the CommunityWorks Endowed Fund
June 1, 2021 - Nine local nonprofit organizations have been selected to receive a total of $234,000 in grants from the CommunityWorks Endowed Fund established at The Community Foundation of Macon Coun...
Jun 01, 2021
University of Illinois Extension hosting Global Social Justice Book Club for teens
June 1, 2021 - Does your teen have a passion for social justice issues around the world? Are they looking for an outlet to discuss their views, while learning from those with differing frames of refer...
Jun 01, 2021
LISTEN: Judge Lisa Holder White and Tony Holly
June 1, 2021 - Tony Holly and Judge Lisa Holder White joined Byers & Co to announce the recipients of the Community Foundation's Community Works grants that totaled $234,000.
Jun 01, 2021
The Salvation Army preparing for week-long National Donut Day event
May 28, 2021 - National Donut Day is tied to The Salvation Army and is celebrated on the first Friday of June each year. It celebrates the history back to the front lines during World War I when "donu...
May 28, 2021
Backlog of Firearm Owner Identification card applications continues
May 28, 2021 - With time running out on the Illinois Legislature's spring session, there doesn't seem to be any movement on addressing the persistent backlog of Firearm Owner Identification card appli...
May 28, 2021
Upcoming Macon County Health Department vaccination clinics
May 28, 2021 - The Macon County Health Department (MCHD) is offering the following vaccination clinics. Wednesday, June 2, 2021 Location: Richland Community College. Please enter the main doors near t...
May 28, 2021
WATCH: Howard Buffett throws first pitch at Eisenhower vs MacArthur game
May 27, 2021 - When Eisenhower and MacArthur High Schools faced off in both girls softball and boys baseball Thursday evening, a special guest was on hand to throw out the first pitch. Philanthropist ...
May 27, 2021
HSHS St. Mary's and Decatur Memorial Hospital will celebrate National Cancer Survivors Day together
May 27, 2021 - Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois, Decatur Memorial Hospital and HSHS St. Mary's Hospital will once again join together and celebrate our local cancer survivors. National Cancer Survi...
May 27, 2021
The Lisa Foundation names Debbie Bogle as Executive Director
May 27, 2021 - The Lisa Foundation has announced that Debbie Bogle will assume the role of Executive Director, effective immediately, and will be taking over the position from the organization's found...
May 27, 2021
State Fairs announce "One Illinois" theme
May 27, 2021 - A message of unity will be the theme throughout the fairgrounds in Springfield and Du Quoin this summer. "One Illinois" is the theme that will be showcased throughout the 2021 Illinois ...
May 27, 2021