News From Here And There

The City of Decatur will assist Decatur residents with tree debris cleanup after the recent storms. Tree limbs/debris must be placed at the curb, and a request for pickup must be made before Monday, June 29.   A reminder that right now Decatur garbage customers have unlimited weekly yard waste collection. If you have smaller…

     Northeast Community Fund, a cornerstone of care and compassion for individuals and families throughout Decatur and Macon County, has announced that Executive Director Angel Lawrence will conclude her service with the organization on August 3, 2026.      Since its founding, Northeast Community Fund has remained steadfast in its mission to strengthen and uplift the community by…

     A 75-year-old woman from Watson, Illinois, who has suffered with atrial fibrillation (AFib) since she was a teenager is the first patient in Illinois to receive a groundbreaking procedure performed by Dr. Bharath Rajagopalan of Prairie Cardiovascular.      Carolyn Burk said she has noticed no AFib symptoms, has experienced at least a 75% improvement in her…

     SAK Construction will be doing trenchless long lining repairs at the intersection of S. Franklin Street Road and 1st Drive,  beginning Thursday, June 18, 2026, weather permitting.  This work will cause the closure of the west north inside lane to allow access to perform the work beginning Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 10 a.m. until…

     At approximately 9:37 p.m., on June 12, the Decatur Fire Department was dispatched to 123 N Illinois St. for a report of a house that was on fire.      Upon arrival, fire crews observed smoke and fire showing from the structure. First-arriving companies immediately began fire attack operations. Engine 1 advanced a charged hose line into…

Gift honors the legacy of 1956 Millikin School of Music graduate and international opera performer Helen Cox Kersting. DECATUR, Ill. – Millikin University has received a substantial estate gift from the trust of Helen Cox Kersting, Class of 1956, to establish a scholarship fund in memory of Kersting and her late husband, Dr. Hans-Joachim Kersting.…

Decatur, IL — Decatur Area Habitat for Humanity announces, after careful consideration and in partnership with Habitat for Humanity International, the decision to formally close operations.      Since its founding in 1987, Decatur Area Habitat for Humanity has been proud to serve the community by building strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter. Over the years, the…

     On Wednesday, August 12 from 6pm to 7:30pm community volunteer Ayn Owens will host  “How To Run For Public Office”.      This is an educational seminar explaining the process.      The seminar will feature Josh Tanner; current Macon County Clerk as the primary presenter.  He will explain what paperwork is needed and the dates it must be filed.…

DECATUR, IL… State Representative Regan Deering (R-Decatur) issued the following statement after the Chicago Bears announced plans to relocate to Hammond, Indiana.      “The potential loss of the Bears would be devastating for our state,” said Rep. Deering. “Not only would more than 100 years of history be uprooted, but our economy would suffer due to…

     Decatur City Councilman Patrick McDaniel has issued the following statement regarding his re-election candidacy in the April, 2027 Election:      “Today I am officially announcing that I am a candidate for the Decatur City Council in the Decatur municipal Spring 2027 elections.      “I was born and raised in Decatur and came back to…