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GAS PRICES TO REMAIN HIGHEST SINCE 2014 FOR 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND
The national average price of gas holds steady over $3 per gallon as millions of Americans take to the road for Independence Day weekend BOSTON (June 23, 2021) – Rising gas prices have become the theme for the 2021 summer travel season. According to GasBuddy, many drivers will see prices remain above the $3…
Read MoreCITY BEAT: JIM ROOT IS THE NEW SHERIFF IN MACON COUNTY AND WILL BE HARD TO BEAT IN NEXT ELECTION
Jim Root was sworn in as Macon County Sheriff at the Law Enforcement Center on Monday. It was a long journey for Root between the time of the 2018 election, when his opponent Tony Brown was declared the winner and sworn into office, until Monday when Root was sworn in after his victory was…
Read MoreDECATUR PARK DISTRICT ANNOUNCES UPDATED POLICIES FOR SPLASH COVE
6/19/21 STATEMENT FROM THE DECATUR PARK DISTRICT Splash Cove Update Splash Cove is committed to working through solutions to create a safe and fun environment for our employees and patrons. The following Splash Cove policies will go into effect as of Monday, June 21, 2021. These policies are put in place for the safety…
Read MoreTHE DECATUR POLICE DEPARTMENT KICKS OFF INDEPENDENCE DAY CAMPAIGN FOR SAFE AND SOBER DRIVING
The Decatur Police Department announced its plans for July Fourth traffic enforcement with a focus on impaired and unbuckled drivers. The safety campaign will run June 17 through July 6 to encompass three weekends leading up to and following the Independence Day holiday, one of the deadliest times on Illinois roads. “We want…
Read MoreEDITOR’S VIEWPOINT: DAD’S LIGHTHOUSE STILL ‘LIGHTS THE WAY’ FOR ME
ON A table in my office, only a few feet from the edge of my desk, is a special lighthouse — crafted out of copper and created by my dad, Sam Osborne, when he was a teenager in the United States Navy in the late 1920s. It was always in my parents’ home from…
Read MoreINDEPENDENCE DAY FIREWORKS AT NELSON PARK BACK ON
DECATUR, IL – The Decatur Park District previously announced the cancellation of the 4th of July firework display typically held in Nelson Park over Lake Decatur. The cancellation was announced after the production company that hosts the show, Mad Bomber, indicated they would be unable to participate in the show due to insufficient staffing levels.…
Read MoreCITY BEAT: BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR WILD AND CRAZY DRIVERS!
Phil Romano was telling me a few days ago about nearly being run over by a car as he was crossing the street downtown on his way to the post office! Phil said he was walking in a designated crosswalk and the driver of the car had his mind somewhere else as he waited…
Read MoreDECATUR CELEBRATION BOARD ANNOUNCES END OF ANNUAL FESTIVAL
Dear Decatur, Our mission, since inception in 1986, has remained to encourage pride in the City of Decatur, improve our city’s image, enhance community spirit through volunteerism, and improve the quality of life in our community. We take pride in knowing that we have delivered on that mission. For 34 years, we have produced…
Read MoreSENATOR TURNER ANNOUNCES $4 MILLION IN GRANT MONEY FOR BIKE PATHS FOR DECATUR
SPRINGFIELD –The City of Decatur will see a combined $4 million investment in bike paths and sidewalks, State Senator Doris Turner (D-Springfield) announced Monday. “This is a great investment for the city of Decatur, especially as we head into the warmest months of the year,” Said Turner. “This grant creates an opportunity for…
Read MoreARTISTS SUPPORT COMMUNITY VACCINATION EFFORTS
As restrictions are lifted, the arts and culture sector in Illinois recognizes that continuing to get their audiences and communities vaccinated is important for safely getting back to in-person arts activities. Artists in 24 regions across Illinois are creating more than 72 pro-vaccination projects this summer as vaccines are now widely available. “We’re excited…
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