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Meg Richtman named Millikin Vice President of Enrollment, Marketing & Communications
Richtman has more than 25 years of experience in higher education leadership. DECATUR, Ill. – Meg Richtman has been named Millikin University’s Vice President of Enrollment, Marketing & Communications, effective September 1. She has served as a Marketing Consultant at Millikin since June and worked closely with the Marketing team and campus leadership. Richtman will…
Read MoreJanelle James, Currently Starring as Principal Ava Coleman on ABC’s “Abbott Elementary,” Will Light Up the Stage at Millikin’s Kirkland Fine Arts Center
An evening of comedy to remember on October 14 at 7:30 p.m. DECATUR, Ill. – Millikin University’s Kirkland Fine Arts Center is proud to present comedian, actress, and television writer Janelle James to the community on Saturday, October 14, at 7:30 p.m. James stars in the scene-stealing role of ‘Principal Ava’ in the hit ABC…
Read MoreCity Council studies water utility improvements
Decatur, IL – The Decatur City Council met Monday evening to learn more about recent improvements to the water system and discuss what strategies the City should pursue to ensure a resilient supply of water for both drinking and industrial purposes. Future water utility improvements The main discussion was about improving the…
Read MoreRichland Community College Board of Trustees Seeking Candidate to Fill Vacancy
Richland Community College Board of Trustees is seeking a candidate to fill a vacancy on the Board. The individual selected by the Board of Trustees will fill the vacancy until the 2025 election, and then commit to a re-election in 2031. The candidate must be a resident of the Richland Community…
Read MoreDecatur Park District And The Decatur Macon County Senior Center To Combine Services And Facilities
The Decatur Park District and the Decatur Macon County Senior Center plan to combine facilities and services at the Scovill Activity Center beginning November 1st, 2023. Effective November 1st, all programs, activities, and services offered by both the Decatur Park District and the Decatur Macon County Senior Center for seniors will now be located under…
Read MoreChaplain Marty Watkins Presented David Freyling Community Impact Award
The David Freyling Community Impact annual award was created in memory of David Freyling. Mr. Freyling was a veteran and continued to serve his fellow veterans and community in many capacities until his death in 2018. Dave Freyling was the spokesman and emcee for the Cruise 11 event until his death. The 2023 recipient is…
Read MoreCity Council Approves Jasper Street – Great Streets Great Neighborhoods Roadmap
Highlights from the September 18, 2023, Decatur City Council meeting include approval of the Jasper Street Great Streets Great Neighborhoods project roadmap, and an investment in a Crisis Response Program with a local nonprofit partner. • Jasper Street – Great Streets Great Neighborhoods On Monday night the Decatur City Council approved a plan that will…
Read MoreDecatur Park District Receives RTP Grant From The Illinois Department Of Natural Resources
The Decatur Park District has been awarded $200,000 through a grant through the Illinois Department of Natural Resource’s Recreational Trails Program. The Recreational Trails Program provides funds to develop and maintain recreational trails and is an assistance program of the Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). This grant will be…
Read MoreCity supporting electric Zamboni purchase, Council approves demolitions
Decatur, IL – Highlights from the September 5, 2023, Decatur City Council meeting include an agreement to help the Civic Center purchase an electric Zamboni, and approval of more demolitions of blighted structures. Electric Zamboni On Monday night the Decatur City Council approved an agreement with the Decatur Civic Center to help…
Read MoreJustice Lisa Holder White to Headline Macon County Lincoln Day Dinner Oct. 5
By Phil Zeni, Sr. Illinois Supreme Court Justice Lisa Holder White will speak at the Macon County Lincoln Day dinner to be held at the Decatur Con-ference Center & Hotel on Thurs-day, Oct. 5, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. On July 7, 2022, Justice Lisa Holder White was sworn in as a Justice…
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