Category Archives: News
Door 4 Brewing Co. hosting Pride Month event
June 24, 2021 - Door 4 are celebrating Pride Month with a very special event tonight from 5-10 pm. They will have an evening of entertainment including axe throwing & bags, a DJ and a star studded...
Jun 24, 2021
The Salvation Army to host Peace Summit
June 24, 2021 - The Salvation Army is hosting a Peace Summit on June 28, 2021 from 9 am to 1 pm. The event will take place at 229 W. Main in their Community Center. Lunch will be provided. The 2 Keyno...
Jun 24, 2021
Illinois Housing Development Authority announces $70 million paid to landlords on tenants' behalf from Rental Payment Program
June 23, 2021 - Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Housing Development Authority announced that the Illinois Rental Payment Program has paid out $70 million to landlords on tenants' behalf in 87 co...
Jun 23, 2021
Summer Food Service Program returns for 38th year
June 23, 2021 - This year marks the 38th year the Decatur Park District and Illinois State Board of Education have partnered to provide free meals at park and school locations across Decatur as part o...
Jun 23, 2021
Blood Donation Drives at Memorial Health System Hospitals reopen to the public
June 23, 2021 - Blood donation drives hosted at Memorial Health System's five hospitals have reopened to the public. Besides Decatur Memorial Hospital, the hospitals included are Abraham Lincoln Memor...
Jun 23, 2021
Memorial Health Systems receives fourth Magnet Designation for Nursing Excellence
June 23, 2021 - For the fourth time in a row, Memorial Medical Center has received the highest honor a healthcare organization can attain for nursing excellence, a rare achievement reached by only 2 p...
Jun 23, 2021
LISTEN: Education Spotlight with Dr. Paul Fregeau
June 23, 2021 - Dr. Paul Fregeau joined Byers & Co to reflect back on his four years as the superintendent, his optimism for the future of the district, and what was learned during the pandemic.
Jun 23, 2021
Young photographers invited to participate in 2021 Cream of the Crop Contest
June 22, 2021 - Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today reminded young photographers to submit their photo entries for the 2021 Cream of the Crop Contest by June 24. The contest encourages stu...
Jun 22, 2021
Sand Creek Conservation Area hosting Independence Day Hike
June 22, 2021 - Explore the trails at Sand Creek Conservation Area on an Independence Day Hike on Saturday, July 3 at 10 am. Join a naturalist to walk along the Paris-Springfield Road, one of the earl...
Jun 22, 2021
Upcoming Macon County Health Department vaccination clinics
June 22, 2021 - The Macon County Health Department (MCHD) is offering the following Pfizer vaccination clinics. Those who attend either clinic must return on July 14, 2021, to receive their second dos...
Jun 22, 2021