Category Archives: News
Rock Springs Nature Center and Programs Closed Through End of Year. . But Enjoy the Trails!
December 3, 2020 - With the Illinois Department of Public Health asking people to stay home as much as possible and avoid group gatherings, the Macon County Conservation District has decided to close ...
Dec 03, 2020
Memorial Health Systems Warn of Scam Using System's Phone Number
December 3, 2020 - Today, Memorial Health Systems warned the public about an attempted scam that involves phone calls that appear to come for their main phone number. Memorial learned of unknown parti...
Dec 03, 2020
Scout Troop Cancels Annual Christmas Tree Sale Due to COVID-19
November 24, 2020 – A local Boy Scout troop has canceled their annual Christmas tree sale due to COVID-19. Scouts BSA Troop 43 and Venturing Crew 343 have sold the trees as a fundraiser for 28 y...
Dec 03, 2020
COVID Mitigation Not Likely to End Anytime Soon
Don't look for Gov. J.B. Pritzker to loosen COVID-19 restrictions anytime soon. During his daily briefing on Monday, Pritzker said Tier 3 restrictions will remain in place for the next few weeks, even...
Dec 01, 2020
City Asking Customers to Conserve Water
November 30, 2020 - The City of Decatur is asking water customers to reduce their water use due to drought conditions in Lake Decatur. Decatur and Central Illinois have received below-average rainfall...
Dec 01, 2020
Answer Your Phone. It Might Be A Contact Tracer.
November 30, 2020 - The Health Department is urging you to answer your phone when a contract tracer is attempting to reach you. In an effort to help slow the spread of COVID-19, the Macon County Healt...
Dec 01, 2020
IDPH Announces 6,190 Cases of COVID-19; 85 Additional Deaths Monday
November 30, 2020 - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 6,190 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 85 additional deaths....
Dec 01, 2020
New COVID Drive-Thru Testing Site Open
November 30, 2020 - - Crossing Healthcare has begun operating a new drive-thru COVID-19 clinic to help better serve the community. The new site will allow for better traffic flow as well as protect he...
Dec 01, 2020
Memorial Health Systems Launches COVID Dashboard to Increase Public Awareness
November 10, 2020 - Memorial Health System announced today that it will begin sharing daily updates via its website and social media on the number of people being treated for COVID-19 at its five hosp...
Nov 30, 2020
12 Candidates Running for 3 Seats on Decatur City Council
November 24, 2020 – 12 candidates have filed for Decatur City Council as of the last filing date on Monday. 3 more candidates filed Monday, including John Phillips, Marc Girdler and Jacob Jenkin...
Nov 24, 2020