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Macon County Fireworks Permit Applications At County Clerk’s Office
Macon County Fireworks permit applications, for locations outside of incorporated areas of Macon County, are available in the Macon County Clerk’s Office at the Macon County Office Building 141 S. Main, Room 104, Decatur. All county fireworks permits must be approved by the local fire protection district chief for the location where the fireworks…
Read More‘History Of The Heartland’ Issues Second Commemorative Coin
History of the Heartland has commissioned a limited-edition elongated coin commemorating the Staley Pump house and the 100th anniversary of Lake Decatur. Coins will be given away to the first 20 attendees at various Historic Preservation Week events. The coins are FREE courtesy of the History of the Heartland organization. Historic Preservation Week is…
Read MoreRichland Students Receive Free Access To Public Transit
The Decatur City Council has approved an agreement with Richland Community College to provide free public transportation for their students. Richland students can now ride city buses for free without restrictions as long as they have a valid school ID. The college is reimbursing Decatur Public Transit for all rides, so students can have…
Read MoreLand of Lincoln Credit Union to acquire Nokomis Savings Bank
Decatur, IL and Nokomis, IL, April 28, 2023 – Land of Lincoln Credit Union (“Land of Lincoln”) of Decatur, IL and Nokomis Savings Bank (“Nokomis”) of Nokomis, IL jointly announced today that they have entered into an agreement whereby Land of Lincoln will acquire Nokomis Savings Bank. While the agreement is contingent on obtaining regulatory…
Read MoreIDPH Reports 4 Illinois Counties at an Elevated Community Level for COVID-19
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced today that the CDC is reporting four counties in the state are at a Medium Community Level for COVID-19 this week, compared to two a week ago. There are no counties at High Level for the sixth straight week. IDPH has recorded…
Read MoreJennifer Ross and Desir’ee Wright Join The Community Foundation of Macon County
Jennifer Ross and Desir’ee Wright both of Decatur, joined The Community Foundation of Macon County (CFMC) staff, effective April 17. Ross will serve as the CFMC Office Assistant. In this role, Ross is responsible for everyday operations of the office including the process of donor giving. Wright will serve as the CFMC Community Engagement…
Read MoreDevon Lakeshore Amphitheater Selected to Receive $500,000 Tourism Attractions and Festivals Grant
The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater receives grant as part of $22.5 million statewide investment to support local festivals and attractions, drive tourism across Illinois DECATUR, IL – The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater has been selected to receive a $500,000 grant from the Tourism Attractions and Festivals Grant Program from the Illinois Department of Commerce…
Read MoreThe Carol Lynn Fuller Foundation will cosponsor the Spring Music and Art Gala May 6
The Carol Lynn Fuller Foundation will cosponsor the Spring Music and Art Gala to raise funds for brain cancer research and education. The event will be held Saturday, May 6 from to 12 noon to 6:00 p.m. at Golden Fox Brewing, 2874 N. Dineen St., Decatur. The goal is to combine music and…
Read MoreDemocratic Justices, citing Republican predecessor, won’t step aside from assault weapons case
Newly-elected Justices O’Brien, Rochford challenged over campaign donations By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – Two newly-elected justices of the Illinois Supreme Court have declined to recuse themselves from a case challenging the state’s recently passed ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. The court as a whole also issued an unsigned…
Read MoreCongresswoman Mary Miller (R-IL) is currently accepting submissions for the 2023 Congressional Art Competition
Mahomet, Ill. – The office of Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-IL) is currently accepting submissions for the 2023 Congressional Art Competition. The winner’s artwork will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year. “As your Representative, I have the privilege of sponsoring the Congressional Art Competition every spring,” Miller said. “Illinois has some of the most talented…
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