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Five Points railroad crossing under repair through October 1st
September 20, 2021 - The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that 22nd Street in Decatur (Illinois 121) will be closed from today through Friday, Oct. 1. The closure is necessary to upgrad...
Sep 20, 2021
Prairie Pedal bicycle ride to raise funds for local natural areas and wildlife
September 20, 2021 - Support natural areas and wildlife by riding your bicycle in Prairie Pedal. The Macon County Conservation Foundation will hold this annual bicycling fundraiser event on Sunday, Se...
Sep 20, 2021
Millikin University student organization Big Blue Backpacks begin sixth year of addressing food insecurity
September 17, 2021 - Today at Dennis Lab School, Big Blue Backpacks announced they are extending their efforts and will provide for 80 students at American Dreamer STEM Academy with food each weekend ...
Sep 17, 2021
Dan Martini to be honored as Boy Scouts 2021 Distinguished Citizen Award recipient
September 16, 2021 - Dan Martini, Decatur businessman and volunteer, will be honored as the Boy Scouts 2021 Distinguished Citizen Award recipient at the Annual Banquet Tuesday October 19, 2021. The Di...
Sep 16, 2021
State of Illinois introduces childcare initiatives for parents returning to work
September 14, 2021 - The Department of Human Services is expanding the Child Care Assistance Program to includes free coverage for unemployed parents so they can find a job. Currently, 93,406 children...
Sep 14, 2021
Mt. Zion Chamber of Commerce hosting EXPO & TASTE
September 10, 2021 - The 2021 Mt. Zion Chamber EXPO & TASTE will be held Saturday, September 11, 2021, from 9 am - 2 pm at the Mt. Zion Convention Center, Mt. Zion, IL. Admission is FREE at this f...
Sep 10, 2021
Richland Student Veteran's Resource Center benefitting from Operation Obstacle during Veterans Suicide Prevention Month
September 9, 2021 - In observance of Veterans Suicide Prevention Month in September, the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs Suicide Prevention Team and Richland Community College present the First A...
Sep 09, 2021
Macon County Health Department COVID-19 vaccine clinics for the week of September 13th
September 9, 2021 - The Macon County Health Department (MCHD) is offering the following COVID-19 vaccine clinics for Macon County and the surrounding area the week of September 13th: Wednesday, Septem...
Sep 09, 2021
Experience Big Creek's changing seasons in a canoe
September 9, 2021 - Macon County Conservation District staff will be offering guided canoe trips. Canoe trips will be offered Saturday, September 18, and Saturday, October 9, from 1-3 pm. All equipmen...
Sep 09, 2021
ADM expands pet treat and supplement capabilities
September 8, 2021 - ADM announced today that it has reached an agreement to acquire a 75% ownership stake in PetDine, Pedigree Ovens, The Pound Bakery, and NutraDine (P4 Companies), premier providers ...
Sep 08, 2021