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Pritzker signs legislation expanding access to leave for educational support staff
August 10, 2021 - Building on efforts to protect the wellbeing of education professionals and their families, Governor JB Pritzker signed House Bill 12 into law which expands access to family and medi...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 10, 2021

State Fair Treasure Hunt returns for 2021
August 10, 2021 - The Illinois State Fairgrounds will transform into a living treasure map for the 2021 Illinois State Fair! Fairgoers are invited to participate in a fruitful ten-day treasure hunt in...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 10, 2021

Illinois Department of Labor highlights 'Safe + Sound Week'
August 9, 2021 - The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL), along with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), is promoting health and safety programs during Safe and Sound Week, Augus...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 09, 2021

Decatur Memorial Hospital distributing colon cancer test kits
August 9, 2021 - Free colorectal cancer take-home screening kits will be available at a drive-thru from 8 to 10 am Friday, August 27, at the Cancer Care Center at Decatur Memorial Hospital. A short co...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 09, 2021

Girl Scouts of Central Illinois hosting 8th annual Operation Cookie Share
August 9, 2021 - Girl Scouts of Central Illinois in partnership with Hickory Point Bank and Neuhoff Media will host the 8th annual Decatur Operation Cookie Share effort in Central Park on Thursday, Au...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 09, 2021

Macon Mosquito Abatement District finds first West Nile virus positive mosquitoes
August 5, 2021 - The Macon Mosquito Abatement District (MMAD) has found the first West Nile virus (WNV) positive mosquitoes within Macon County. As of August 4th, there are 22 other counties reporting...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 05, 2021

Illinois Department of Public Health announces COVID-19 vaccination data for long-term care facilities available on the IDPH website
August 5, 2021 - To help ensure transparency, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced yesterday that COVID-19 vaccination data for both residents and staff in long-term care (LTC) fa...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 05, 2021

Memorial Health Systems tips for emotional support for kids to be ready to return to classroom
August 5, 2021 - School may feel like a new experience for students of all ages when they return to in-person learning this fall after 12 months of mostly remote learning in 2020 and spring of 2021. T...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 05, 2021

Governor Pritzker announces mask mandate for Illinois schools
August 4, 2021 - Today, Governor J.B. Pritzker announced that all students and teachers in schools will be required to wear masks while indoors, as a way for state officials to take steps to slow the ...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 04, 2021

Illinois Department of Public Health reports first human case of West Nile virus for 2021
August 3, 2021 - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reporting the first confirmed human case of West Nile virus in Illinois for 2021. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention con...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 03, 2021 Close-up of young female backpacker tourist applying bug spray on hands