Category Archives: News

Opening Day Illinois State Fair events canceled due to inclement weather
August 12, 2021 - The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) today announced that Opening Day events at the Illinois State Fair this evening are canceled due to inclement weather. The announcement ...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 12, 2021

The Daniel Bennett Group to play live in Madden Auditorium
August 12, 2021 - The Decatur Public Library has announced that jazz will once again be performed in the Madden Auditorium. The Daniel Bennett Group will play live and in-person on Tuesday, August 17,...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 12, 2021

IDOL ride inspectors complete safety inspections for State Fair
August 12, 2021 - In advance of opening day, ride inspectors with the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) spent a week at the State Fairgrounds Midway certifying rides and attractions to confirm they ...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 12, 2021

Millikin University students returning to campus beginning August 14th
August 12, 2021 - Area residents are reminded that foot and vehicle traffic will be increasing with students returning to Millikin University's campus starting on Saturday, August 14. Millikin Univers...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 12, 2021

LISTEN: Operation Cookie Share 2021
August 12, 2021 - Below is a list of interviews for Operation Cookie Share 2021 with Byers & Co. Karla Miller of Hickory Point Bank talks about the Girl Scouts' Operation Cookie Share. Pam ...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 12, 2021

Illinois State Fair announces 11 healthcare workers will serve as the Grand Marshals for the 2021 Twilight Parade
August 11, 2021 - The Illinois State Fair along with Governor JB Pritzker, announced that eleven healthcare workers from around the state will serve as the Grand Marshals for the 2021 Twilight Parade....
Michelle Mitchell Aug 11, 2021 Twilight Parade

IDPH Launches Online 'Vax Verify' system
August 11, 2021 - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is launching a new immunization portal, Vax Verify, that will allow Illinois residents 18 years and older to check their COVID-19 vacc...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 11, 2021

Millikin University's Dr. Najiba Benabess named Academy of Global Business Advancement Dean of the Year
August 11, 2021 - Dr. Najiba Benabess, dean of the Tabor School of Business at Millikin University, received the 2021 Dean of the Year Award from the Academy of Global Business Advancement (AGBA) duri...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 11, 2021

Ameren Illinois marks National 811 Day
August 11, 2021 - When it comes to digging on your property, no matter how big or how small the project, J.U.L.I.E. is someone you should get to know. Ameren Illinois marks National 811 Day, August 11...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 11, 2021

Many pets adopted during pandemic being returned to shelters
August 10, 2021 - They call them "Pandemic Puppies," pets that were adopted during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic that are now being returned to Illinois animal shelters. An estimated 23 million ...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 10, 2021