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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…

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Janelle 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…

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City 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…

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Decatur 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…

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Chaplain 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…

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City 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…

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Decatur 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…

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City 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…

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