Category Archives: News
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 6, 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 6, 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 6, 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 6, 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 5, 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 5, 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 5, 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 5, 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 5, 2021
HSHS St. Mary's working to increase awareness of National Donate Life Month
April 2, 2021 - April is National Donate Life Month, which helps to encourage Americans to register as organ, eye, and tissue donors and to honor those that have saved lives through the gift of donati...
Apr 2, 2021