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The Cinnamon Bear returns for the Holidays
December 13, 2021 - The Holiday radio classic The Cinnamon Bear is available on NowDecatur.com under special programming podcasts. The Cinnamon Bear debuted the day after Thanksgiving in 1937 and help...
Michelle Mitchell Dec 13, 2021

21 community participants graduate from Decatur Leadership Institute
December 9, 2021 - Today, the Decatur Regional Chamber of Commerce held a graduation ceremony for the 21 community participants who went through the Decatur Leadership Institute (DLI) program in 2021....
Michelle Mitchell Dec 09, 2021

Upcoming Macon County Health Department vaccination clinics
December 8, 2021 - The Macon County Health Department has two upcoming vaccination clinics. Dates, locations, and times are listed below. Tuesday, December 14th Location: Richland Community College, 1...
Michelle Mitchell Dec 08, 2021

Millikin University hosts 88th annual Cookie Party
December 8, 2021 - Today Millikin hosted its 88th annual Cookie Party for members of the University Community on the third floor of the University Commons. The tradition is held at the end of the firs...
Michelle Mitchell Dec 08, 2021

CILBA and City of Decatur launch Vacant Side Lot Sale Program
December 7, 2021 - A partnership between City of Decatur and the Central Illinois Land Bank Authority should make it easier for interested buyers to purchase vacant lots and land from the City of Deca...
Michelle Mitchell Dec 07, 2021 Real estate for sale sign in residential neighborhood, New Jersey, USA

Land of Lincoln Credit Union presents $20,000 grant to the City of Decatur
December 6, 2021 - Land of Lincoln Credit Union (LLCU) presented a check for $20,000 in grant monies to the City of Decatur this afternoon. The grant funds will further supplement funds that the City ...
Michelle Mitchell Dec 06, 2021

Millikin University names RJ Podeschi dean of the Tabor School of Business
December 6, 2021 - Millikin University President Dr. Jim Reynolds announced that RJ Podeschi has been named permanent dean of the Tabor School of Business, effective immediately. Prior to becoming per...
Michelle Mitchell Dec 06, 2021

Millikin University names Mary Black permanent provost
December 6, 2021 - Millikin University President Dr. Jim Reynolds announced that Mary Black has been named permanent provost. Mary Black has been serving as interim provost at Millikin University sinc...
Michelle Mitchell Dec 06, 2021

Shane Brandel appointed as Decatur Police Chief
December 3, 2021 - City Manager Scot Wrighton announced today that Shane Brandel has been appointed to Decatur Police Chief effective immediately. This is an upgrade from the title of interim Police C...
Michelle Mitchell Dec 03, 2021
Equity and Inclusion Classroom Grants Awarded to Five Local Educators
December 3, 2021 - Five Macon County educators each received a $500 grant from The Community Foundation of Macon County (CFMC) to be used to advance inclusion and equity understanding in their classro...
Michelle Mitchell Dec 03, 2021