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     The latest food extravaganza to be sponsored by the Warrensburg-Latham Lions Club will be a soup supper, a first for the club. The W-L Lions Club is known for its annual pancake breakfasts, and this event is expected to be as successful as the breakfasts.      The soup supper will be held Saturday, Nov. 16 at…

     The public is invited to attend the October meeting of CONO (Coalition of Neighborhood Organizations) on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.      The meeting will begin at 5:30pm in the Madden Room on the first floor of the Decatur Public Library, 130 North Franklin Street.      The organization hosts public meetings the third Tuesday of each month. It…

TAYLORVILLE – Registration is open for an upcoming Safe Sitter course at Taylorville Memorial Hospital. The Safe Sitter class is intended to give preteens and teens the confidence and skills to be effective, safe babysitters. The class will be held from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 11, in the TMH Community Room.…

The flooding associated with hurricanes can extend deep into the interior of the continents and needs to be viewed as much more than just too much water, says University of Illinois professor Jim Best. Photo by L. Brian Stauffer CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — After making landfall, Hurricane Helene moved north and dumped an enormous amount of…

     The Illinois Department of Transportation’s popular Cycle Rider Safety Training Program courses are resuming in the central and northern regions of the state on a limited basis. The program, established in 1976, offers motorcycle riding skills at three levels, from novice users and intermediate operators as well as advanced techniques for seasoned riders.      “The Cycle…

      Get ready for a night of mystery, excitement, and outdoor fun at the Rock Springs Nature Center for a Bigfoot Hike on Saturday, October 5 from 7-9pm. Join us as we explore the world of cryptids, creatures, and nocturnal wildlife, the finish the night by sipping hot cocoa and toasting marshmallows by the…

     The Garden Club of Decatur is proud to present “Tablescapes 2024” on Saturday, October 5th from 9-2 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Decatur. Tickets are available at the door for $12.      The event features 35 uniquely decorated dinning tables. These tables have been decorated by representatives from local clubs and organizations, retailers, and Garden…

Apply at heartofillinois.org by Nov 1 deadline       Macon, Piatt and Moultrie County Adults – Ready to pursue your dreams but need financial support to complete a two- or four-year degree, master’s degree, PhD or vocational training?  The Heart of Illinois Community Foundation is offering individual awards for up to $2,500 per eligible applicant through the…

DECATUR, Ill. — Seventy-six 4-H members from DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt counties exhibited their work in various project areas at the 2024 Illinois State Fair. Twenty-eight local 4-Hers earned special awards for their projects. DeWitt County Emily Drozs: Champion – Theatre Arts 2 Lillian Hammer: Champion– Ready4Life Explore Entrepreneur Madison Hearon: Inspire– Clothing 2 Sewn Clothing Lexi Merriman: Reserve–…

     The Kiwanis Clubs of Decatur, including the Key Clubs from Mt. Zion and St. Teresa High Schools, will be celebrating “Peanut Days” on Friday, September 27, and Saturday, September 28. On those days, you will find members at many stores in our area.      This fundraiser helps the clubs to support the many activities where they…