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History of the Heartland preparing for Historic Preservation Week
April 16, 2021 - The History of the Heartland committee will have a proclamation read and signed by Mayor Julie Moore-Wolfe on May 3rd. It will proclaim Historic Preservation Week in Decatur as May 16...
Apr 16, 2021
Decatur city-wide cleanup dates
April 15, 2021 - The City of Decatur in partnership with Waste Management/Advanced Disposal has set its 2021 city-wide cleanup dates. Cleanups will be held on: Wednesday, May 12th 2-6 pm Thursday, Sep...
Apr 15, 2021
Illinois Department of Public Health pausing use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine
April 13, 2021 - In accordance with recommendations from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Illinois Department of Public He...
Apr 13, 2021
Richland graduate selected to attend National Animal Institute
April 12, 2021 - Ruel Hanlan, a December 2020 graduate of the Richland Community College agriculture program, has been selected to attend the upcoming Agriculture Future of America (AFA) Animal Instit...
Apr 12, 2021
Decatur Area Arts Council set next Grant Request deadline for May 3
April 6, 2021 - Is your not-for-profit organization, school, church, or arts group planning an arts-focused project or program in the next 12 months? The Decatur Area Arts Council's community arts gra...
Apr 06, 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 05, 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 05, 2021
April highlighted as Youth Preparedness Month in Illinois
April 5, 2021 - Emergencies and disasters can happen at any time and anywhere. Disaster planning, response, and recovery efforts should always take into account the unique needs of children, who make ...
Apr 05, 2021
Decatur Community Day of Peace offering gun buybacks with no questions asked
April 2, 2021 - With a recent increase in gun violence, the city of Decatur and several community groups are partnering today to host a gun buyback event. The event, known as "Decatur Community Day of...
Apr 02, 2021
Crossing Healthcare receiving over 3 million in funding through the American Rescue Plan
April 1, 2021 - 45 Community Health Centers (CHCs) throughout Illinois will receive a total of $270 million in federal funding to support COVID-19 vaccination and health services for vulnerable popula...
Apr 01, 2021