Category Archives: News
First Mid and Soy City Buzz To Provide Free Meals to First Responders
December 28, 2020 - This Wednesday and Thursday, first responders and others in the front line of the COVID-19 battle can receive a free meal from Doherty's in downtown Decatur. On December 30th and D...
Dec 28, 2020
Fewer New Illinois Laws Coming Online Due to COVID-19
December 28, 2020 - In most years, a raft of new laws go on the books on Jan. 1, but not this year. With lawmakers largely on the sidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic, they didn't spend much time in...
Dec 28, 2020
Kroger Releases Top 10 Trending Foods of 2020
December 28, 2020 - The Kroger Co. announced the top 10 trending foods of 2020, as well as its food trend predictions for 2021. Based on year-over-year sales growth across Kroger's business, including...
Dec 28, 2020
1st Annual "Operation: Save Christmas" Provides Toys to Over 150 Decatur Children
December 28, 2020 - The Black Chamber of Commerce of Illinois and the INC. Spot came together for Operation: Save Christmas. The group held a wrapping party for gifts for children and the festivities ...
Dec 28, 2020
Decatur Area Arts Council Announces Christmas Card Lane Winners
December 28, 2020 - The Decatur Area Arts Council has announced the winners from the third annual "Christmas Card Lane" public art competition. The public voted on their favorite cards through Christm...
Dec 28, 2020
Central Illinois Foodbank Receives Half Million Dollar Anonymous Donation
December 28, 2020 - A $500,000 contribution from an anonymous donor has been awarded to Central Illinois Foodbank in Springfield. The gift will be used to address the growing need for food assistance ...
Dec 28, 2020
WATCH: Crossing Healthcare Administers Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine to Staff
December 28, 2020 - Crossing Healthcare received its first shipment of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine and began to administration to Healthcare Staff. Crossing CEO Tanya Andricks said that a little over...
Dec 28, 2020
CM of IL Hosting Free Online Noon Year's Eve Celebration
December 28, 2020 - The Children's Museum of Illinois is joining more than 10 other museums in Illinois and Indiana for the annual Noon Year's Eve countdown and celebration. The free online event will...
Dec 28, 2020
Decatur, Springfield Law Firms Announce 2021 Merger
December 28, 2020 - Brown, Hay & Stephens, LLP have announced a merger with Decatur-area law firm Kehart, Peckert, Wise & Lewis. The merger will be effective on January 1, 2021. The merger bri...
Dec 28, 2020
Two Decatur Restaurants Offering Free Secret Santa Lunch To-Go for First 100 Patrons on Christmas Eve
December 23, 2020 - Tomorrow, two local restaurants will be giving out free meals for a Secret Santa Lunch To-Go. The Beach House and The Wagon are inviting people into the community for a free lunch ...
Dec 23, 2020