Category Archives: News
Macon County Consolidated Election Results
April 6, 2021 - The DPS61 Board of Education has 4 new board members following the Macon County Consolidated Election after no incumbents sought re-election. Al Scheider received the highest total of ...
Apr 06, 2021
Wreath lit atop Macon County Courthouse in observation of Child Abuse Prevention Month
April 6, 2021 - Today the wreath above the Macon County Courthouse was lit in observance of Child Abuse Prevention Month. There have also been a total of 630 pinwheels planted on the lawn of the court...
Apr 06, 2021
Health Department confirms two COVID-19 variants in Macon County
April 6, 2021 - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Macon County Health Department (MCHD) have identified two COVID-19 variant strains of concern, B 1.1.7 and B 1.429, in Macon Cou...
Apr 06, 2021
Three Macon County agencies receive $10,000 grant from AmerenCares program
April 6, 2021 - Heritage Behavioral Health Center - Oasis Program, Northeast Community Fund Food Pantry, and Salvation Army of Macon County each received a $10,000 grant from AmerenCares to support co...
Apr 06, 2021
Millikin School of Music's Hollis Prize competition returning April 10
April 6, 2021 - Following a one-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Millikin University School of Music's annual Hollis Prize competition will return in a virtual format with two livestream ...
Apr 06, 2021
Decatur Area Arts Council Corks and Forks 2021 going "on tour"
April 5, 2021 - The Decatur Area Arts Council is again unable to host an in-person version of its annual fundraising event Corks & Forks. Instead, the Arts Council will be taking the "show" on the...
Apr 05, 2021
Macon County Health Department holding Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Clinic this Thursday
April 5, 2021 - The Macon County Health Department (MCHD) is holding a Johnson & Johnson's Janssen COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic on Thursday, April 8th at Richland Community College at the National ...
Apr 05, 2021
University of Illinois Extension offering afternoon "Anything Grows" sessions
April 5, 2021 - Gardeners from beginner to expert can gather to answer questions, share pictures, and discuss gardening issues during weekly virtual sessions. Anything Grows is a combination weekly on...
Apr 05, 2021
Reporter’s mic stolen by dog on live TV [VIDEO]
During a live weather report in Russia, the reporter had an unexpected guest… and theft! A dog jumps up mid-report, steals the reporter’s mic, and attempts to run off. She did manage to re...
Apr 05, 2021
LISTEN: John Bates talks about the upcoming Invest and Inspire event
April 5, 2021 - John Bates joined Byers &Co to talk about leadership and communication ahead of his appearance at the virtual Invest and Inspire event.
Apr 05, 2021