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Hospitals urging public to manage surge by knowing when to use emergency departments
January 13, 2022 - As COVID-19 variants continue to push hospitals to capacity, local health care leaders are asking for the public's help to manage the surge of patients filling emergency departments...
Jan 13, 2022
Davis introduces bill for students in schools closed to in-person learning
January 12, 2022 - U.S. Representative Rodney Davis is introducing the Open Schools Act, legislation that would provide up to $10,000 in a federal education grant to students if their local public sch...
Jan 12, 2022
LISTEN: Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District
January 12, 2022 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about how they are safely navigating COVID protocols, upcoming events, the upcoming Devon lineup, and availab...
Jan 12, 2022
YLIA to offer $5,000 service grant to fund youth-focused project
January 10, 2022 - Young Leaders In Action (YLIA) of Macon County has announced a grant application for nonprofit organizations aiming to impact youth within Macon County. The $5,000 grant will help f...
Jan 10, 2022
Decatur Area Arts Council announce next grant request deadline
January 10, 2022 - Is your not-for-profit organization, school, church, or arts group planning an arts-focused project or program in the next 12 months? If so, the Decatur Area Arts Council's communit...
Jan 10, 2022
Horticulture day-long program helps gardeners plan for the season
January 10, 2022 - The new year has just begun, and gardeners are already planning for the season. Gardening Insights is an annual event hosted by University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners in ...
Jan 10, 2022
Joint Crisis Communication Team holds press conference
January 7, 2022 - The Joint Crisis Communication Team held a press conference today at the Civic Center to discuss the current surge in COVID-19 cases. Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe, DMH CEO Drew Early, HSH...
Jan 07, 2022
Upcoming Macon County Health Department vaccination clinics
January 7, 2022 - The Macon County Health Department is holding the following vaccination clinics next week: Tuesday, January 11, 2022 Location: Richland Community College, 1 College Park, Decatur Tim...
Jan 07, 2022
Pharmacy Facts with Friends
LISTEN: Kyle Karsten, of The Salvation Army, joined co-hosts Lauren Young, Rita Colee and Erica Colee, on Pharmacy Facts with Friends. Other Guests included: Dr. David Fletcher of Safeworks
Jan 04, 2022
Decatur Memorial Hospital and HSHS St. Mary's Hospital share top baby names for 2021
January 4, 2022 - Amelia and Oliver were the top baby names in Decatur for 2021 at Decatur Memorial Hospital and HSHS St. Mary's Hospital. Eight girls were named Amelia, although some parents chose va...
Jan 04, 2022