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Grammy Award-winning ALL-4-ONE brings their signature sound to Decatur
The special performance at Millikin University will include Billboard Top 100 hits and nostalgic favorites. January 3, 2024 DECATUR, Ill. – Millikin University’s Kirkland Fine Arts Center is proud to present Grammy award-winning, mega-hit singing sensations ALL-4-ONE, Saturday, February 3, at 7:30 p.m., live in concert for one night only. With seven albums and over…
Read MoreTurner secures funding for local school libraries
SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Doris Turner announced five school districts across the 48thDistrict have received nearly $18,000 to provide resources to libraries through books, e-books, audiobooks, periodicals, multilingual materials, technology and programs. “Investing in our libraries is essential for students to have the fundamental resources that provide educational value,” said Turner (D-Springfield). “We have…
Read MoreCommunity Foundation Scholarship Applications Accepted Until March 1
Macon County – Need funding to help pay for college? Until Mar. 1, 2024, The Community Foundation of Macon County is accepting applications to help fund fall semester 2024 expenses for graduating high school seniors. Any Macon County high school senior who has been accepted at an accredited college or university is encouraged to apply.…
Read MoreNew 4-H dog club launches in Macon County
DECATUR, Ill. — Macon County 4-H is looking for all canine companions and their human friends to join the new 4-H dog club. The Macon County 4-H dog club will offer young people and their furry friends a chance to learn, grow, and bond through the joy of dog ownership. The first club meeting will…
Read More2024 Conservation Cropping Seminar January 31
Register by January 24 to attend online SPRINGFIELD, IL – Attention Illinois Farmers: the annual Conservation Cropping Seminar will take place Jan. 31, 2024 with virtual attendance available for a $15 registration fee. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and soil and water CEUs will be available. This…
Read MoreThe Golden K Kiwanis Club of Decatur Announces Program Schedule For January
The Golden K Kiwanis Club of Decatur has announced its program schedule and community involvement for January: • On January 3rd, Abby Koester, Development Director for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois, will share the impact that the Ronald McDonald House has had on families in Macon County. • On January 10th,…
Read MoreRichland Community College Holds Winter Orientations for Free Adult Education Programs
Richland Community College’s Adult Education Program will be holding winter orientations for its free GED and English as a Second Language (ESL) programs. Orientations will be held the following days: GED/High School Diploma: • January 8, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. | Richland Community College Campus (Room W115) • January 9, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. |…
Read MoreDrive Sober or Get Pulled Over, Drive High Get a DUI
The holidays are a time for caring and sharing, which is why the Decatur Police Department is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation to spread the word about the dangers of impaired driving with a “Driver Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Drive High. Get a DUI.” enforcement campaign. From December 15th through January…
Read MoreMillikin University To Offer Cheerleading Camp On Jan. 15
Millikin University Athletics will host a Cheerleading Camp on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Decatur Indoor Sports Center (DISC) on Millikin’s campus. The annual camp is for kids aged 4-12 who are interested in cheerleading. The program is led by the Big Blue cheerleaders…
Read MoreChristmas Lights are All Glowing at D & D Farm
Decatur, IL – Owners David & Dawn Brix of D & D Farm have been open for the public to see their spectacular light display. Since 2018, the Brix family have been adding more and more lights to the displays and it is absolutely worth the drive to see…
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