Millikin Launches Accelerated Online Elementary Education Program
March 26, 2026- Millikin University has launched a new accelerated online elementary education program designed for transfer students and non-traditional learners. The program, offered through the university's College of Professional Studies and School of Education, features an asynchronous online format with eight-wee...
Mar 26, 2026
New EKG Equipment Improves Cardiac Care in Decatur
March 26, 2026- Memorial Specialty Care Cardiology has added new electrocardiogram, or EKG, equipment aimed at improving cardiac care for patients in the Decatur area. The equipment, funded through support from the Decatur Memorial Foundation, cost approximately $21,500. Officials say the machine uses advanced signal p...
Mar 26, 2026
Land of Lincoln Honor Flight Seeking Veterans, Guardians and Donations for 2026 Flights
March 26, 2026 - The Land of Lincoln Honor Flight is preparing for another season of honoring local veterans with trips to Washington, D.C., and is now accepting applications from eligible veterans and guardians, as well as seeking community donations. The nonprofit organization transports World War II, Korean War, and...
Mar 26, 2026
LISTEN: ADM's Young Professionals Network on ADM All Access
In this episode of ADM All Access, Brian Byers talks with members of the ADM Young Professionals Network. Elizabeth Nguyen, ADM Senior Scientist, Alternative Proteins, Joseph Demirjian, ADM Sales Representative, Karley Dixon, ADM Research Scientist, Carbohydrate Solutions and Alexandra Higgins, ADM Accountant talk abou...
Mar 25, 2026
Local Student Choirs Invited to Audition to Perform with Foreigner in Decatur
March 24, 2026 - Local high school and junior high choirs are being invited to audition for a chance to perform with Foreigner during an upcoming concert at the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater. The selected group, consisting of up to 25 students and two adult chaperones, will join the band onstage during its August 4 perf...
Mar 24, 2026
ADM recognizes Richland Community College Carbon Sequestration Students
March 24, 2026 - ADM provided scholarships to 10 students who are currently enrolled in Richland Community College's Advanced Sequestration Applications course for the Spring 2026 semester. The students were recognized for their academic achievements on Feb. 18 at the National Sequestration Education Center on Richland...
Mar 24, 2026
Central Illinois Veterans group to Host Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day March 28
March 24, 2026- Veterans Recognition of Central Illinois will host its annual Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at the Decatur Civic Center, honoring those who served during the Vietnam War era from 1959 to 1975. The event is free and open to the public, with organizers inviting veterans, th...
Mar 24, 2026
Macon County Conservation Groups to Host 1,000-Tree Community Planting Event
March 24, 2026 -The Macon County Conservation District and the Macon County Conservation Foundation will celebrate milestone anniversaries and upcoming environmental holidays with a large-scale community tree planting event next month. The "Rooted in Community: 1,000 Tree Planting Event" will take place Satur...
Mar 24, 2026
Decatur Public Library to Host Screening of "Below the Belt" Documentary
March 24, 2025- The Decatur Public Library will host a free public screening of the PBS documentary Below the Belton Thursday, March 26 at 6pm. The event will begin at 6 p.m. in the library's Madden Auditorium. Organizers say the film highlights the experiences of four women searching for answers to unexplained medical...
Mar 24, 2026
Macon County Fair to be held June 1-7
March 24, 2026 - The 170th Annual Macon County Fair will take place June 1-7 at the Macon County Fairgrounds, 3700 N. Westlawn Ave. in Decatur. Fair officials announced the event has been extended by two additional days this year to accommodate more grandstand programming. Headlining the 2026 grandstand schedule is cou...
Mar 24, 2026
