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Decatur, Il – “We truly pray that this 40 Days for Life campaign will mark the beginning of the end of abortion in Decatur,” said Cecilia Kehoe, who coordinates the local effort. “We will start our campaign with a rally across the street from Planned Parenthood in the parking lot of Hourans Florist at 1106…

  His week on campus culminates with a performance in “Opera Valentine” at the Albert Taylor Theatre on Feb. 9.  DECATUR, Ill. – In the time since Millikin University alum Phillip Lopez ’16 completed his Vocal Music Performance degree, he has built an impressive resume of awards and memorable performances on the stage. Lopez holds…

SPRINGFIELD – The worst earthquake in Illinois history occurred on December 17, 1811, and was so strong that it rang a church bell in a Cairo church in southern Illinois. It also blew smoke, sand, and coal 30 yards into the air and made the Mississippi River flow backward for a moment.      “Not everyone in…

    Time For the Wearin’ of the Green!!!!! Saturday, March 16th, 11:00 AM Downtown Decatur The Knights of Columbus are happy to announce the annual St Patrick’s Day Parade will be held Saturday, March 16th at 11 AM in downtown Decatur. Local businesses, schools, candidates, fire trucks, community groups, just plain ol’ silly fun…

             The Rotary Club of Decatur #180 is excited to announce nearly $10,000 in community grants. Grant recipients include: Big Blue Backpacks – $700 Children’s Museum – $2,450 Dove – $2,331 Gallery 510 Arts – $500 God’s Shelter of Love – $1,500 Macon County Farm Bureau – $1,500 YMCA – $1,500      Grant…

  DECATUR – Macon County high school graduates can apply for several different 2024 scholarships awarded through the Decatur Memorial Foundation and Decatur Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. Decatur Memorial Foundation Agriculture Scholarships: Two $5,000 scholarships are awarded each year to high school graduates who have selected a career in agriculture at a two- or four-year college.…

     The Mt. Zion Chamber of Commerce has announced that it is now accepting applications for its annual scholarship. The Mt. Zion Chamber of Commerce encourages higher education and awards scholarships each year to qualified high school seniors who are going on to a college, university, community college or trade school after graduation.      Applicants must be…

      By Paul Lidy, Director of Development & Fundraising      For the last 55 years, the Northeast Community Fund relies on the help from our community and neighbors to support our operations. Your gift of hope and love shines brightly on the lives of the neediest members Decatur and Macon County at times when…

The Rotary Club of Decatur #180 is excited to announce nearly $10,000 in community grants.      Grant recipients include: Big Blue Backpacks – $700 Children’s Museum – $2,450 Dove – $2,331 Gallery 510 Arts – $500 God’s Shelter of Love – $1,500 Macon County Farm Bureau – $1,500 YMCA – $1,500      Grant Committee chair, Tim Stock,…