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Letters: Word of Warning For Those Wanting To Be Removed From Fire Protection District
Just a word of warning for those wishing to get removed from a fire protection district. Different attorneys have different rates for this. I live on Greenlake drive and most of this area was originally in the Mt.Zion fire protection district. When We were annexed to the city, we were so glad to have sewer…
Read MoreCaulkins votes against Pritzker’s graduated tax hike
Springfield – On Monday evening, the Democrat majority passed a graduated income tax amendment out of the House Revenue and Finance Committee, over Republican objections. State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) spoke out against Gov. Pritzker’s graduated tax hike and voted against the proposal in committee. “Make no mistake about it – this is…
Read MoreMACON COUNTY SHERIFF GIVES THUMBS DOWN TO POT LEGALIZATION
Macon County Sheriff Tony Brown today called on legislators in Springfield to fix major flaws in the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (SB 7) currently being debated. Along with the Illinois Sheriffs’ Association and Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police, Sheriff Brown says the bill, as drafted, contains numerous provisions that create substantial enforcement…
Read MoreCity Beat: Macon County Fair Is Just Around The Corner
KUDOS to the Macon County Fair Association, and anyone else responsible, for the huge schedule of events at this year’s county fair June 4-9. Although its been 163 years since the first Macon County Fair was held, there were a few of those years when it wasn’t held, and, it appeared not that long…
Read MoreMacon County Fair Association Announces Schedule For Annual Event June 4-9
The Macon County Fair Association announces the schedule for the 2019 Macon County Fair. This year marks the 163rd Anniversary of the first Macon County Fair, and it is set to run Tuesday, June 4 through Sunday, June 9. The Fair will kick off Tuesday evening with carnival rides brought in by Swyear Amusements,…
Read MoreThe People Speak In Letters And Comments To The Decatur Tribune
Thank You, Dunn Company Dear Editor: As I drove downtown Tuesday afternoon, it was so nice to see a CAT 140M motor grader sitting on the Civic Center lawn, ready to welcome everyone to the Chamber Business Expo Thursday. Makes us all proud!!! That is what the Chamber of Commerce is all about….. businesses…
Read MoreDecatur’s Official City Flag Is Once Again Flying In Front Of Civic Center
Hoisting the City of Decatur replacement flag on Monday are, left to right: City Councilman Patrick McDaniel, Civic Center Manager Chris Brodnicki and Civic Center Maintenance Manager Zack Burris. As I wrote in this column a few weeks ago, McDaniel had purchased with his own money, and with the approval of the city council,…
Read MoreDavis to Offer Amendment to Give Illinois Second Chance at Pre-Disaster Mitigation Funding
Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) today announced that he will offer an amendment to the disaster supplemental package to re-open the Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) Program through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to allow Illinois another opportunity to submit an application to qualify for these important grants. In January, the State…
Read MoreSeparate Night For City Council Study Session Is Good Idea
The Decatur City Council Study Session got a lot more attention Monday night — both from the citizens and probably from the council members. Instead of being on the tail-end of the agenda at the regular council meetings, it was the featured agenda item — and I think it is a good move.…
Read MoreIEMA Warns Recent Rains May Lead to Additional Flooding in Illinois
River levels expected to rise along parts of the Mississippi River and its tributaries The National Weather Service is forecasting another round of showers and thunderstorms that will bring additional precipitation to Illinois. This precipitation could lead to urban and flash flooding, as well as further aggravate already swollen rivers, creeks throughout our…
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