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Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) will award $51 million to the Illinois Fermentation and Agricultural Biomanufacturing (iFAB) Tech Hub to support groundbreaking bio-based research. In October, the iFAB facility became one of 31 inaugural Tech Hubs across the country aimed at advancing rapid growth…

Make driving sober and buckling up part of your plan July 1, 2024 SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation is teaming up with the Illinois State Police and local law enforcement throughout the state to increase safety enforcement efforts during July Fourth holiday travel. Motorists will see the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over”…

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation is reminding the public that roadside mowing is underway, requiring drivers to slow down, avoid all distractions and proceed with caution when encountering equipment and personnel. The heaviest mowing operations will continue until Aug. 15. “Timely, strategic mowing is an essential part of IDOT’s green efforts,” said Illinois…

     Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois is joining with the Catholic Charities network around the country to participate in We Are There, a national awareness campaign highlighting the life- giving services Catholic Charities agencies provide in their local communities.      “In 2025, we will be celebrating 100 years of service to the communities…

     TAYLORVILLE – Christian County YMCA and Taylorville Memorial Hospital are co-organizing a Back 2 School Health and Resource Fair for local residents. The fair will be held at the Christian County YMCA at 900 McAdam Drive on Saturday, July 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free with the donation of a canned…

Decatur, IL – Richland Community College would like to inform the public and campus community about an upcoming emergency drill scheduled for Friday, June 28. The college will be hosting a Radiological Response Demonstration for the Illinois Emergency Management Agency for the Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS). In this drill, the Radiological Response Group (RRG)…

       Macon County will host two community blood drives on Tuesday, July 2, with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals.      A blood drive will be held from 8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. inside a donor bus at the Macon County Health Department, 1221 East Condit Street, Decatur. All presenting donors will get a gift…

     The Board of Trustees of the Macon Mosquito Abatement District will hold meetings on the third Thursday of each month.      These meetings will be held on the following dates for the 2024 calendar year: Thursday, January 18th Thursday, February 15th Thursday, March 21st Thursday, April 18th Thursday, May 16th Thursday, June 20th Thursday, July 18th…

     To emphasize the importance of learning throughout the summer, State Senator Doris Turner is hosting a Summer Book Club to encourage students to read and continue their studies during the summer vacation.      “There are a number of positive benefits to reading during the summer months,” said Turner (D-Springfield). “This is one way to get kids…