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Battery Recycling is now available at the Decatur Civic Center main lobby
Battery Recycling is now available at the Decatur Civic Center main lobby. The City has partnered with the Macon County Community Environmental Council (CEC) to support battery recycling in our community. We hope citizens will help us protect our ground water and keep batteries out of landfills. Other collection locations: – Decatur Public Library…
Read MoreGov. Pritzker Announces $14 Million in Grant Awards for Human Service Providers
Grants will fund 70 projects in 24 counties to address physical construction and accessibility needs CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker today joined the Department of Human Services (IDHS) and the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), along with state and local officials to announce over $14 million in awards to 70 human services providers…
Read MoreMcClure Takes Part in New Defensive Pepper Spray Training with DCFS Employees
SPRINGFIELD- Frontline Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) employees are now able to take training to safely and effectively use pepper spray in emergency situations, with the goal of being better able to protect themselves in the field. The training also includes instruction on situational awareness. The new program was created by…
Read MoreRep. Miller Joins Chairwoman Foxx in Condemning Biden Rule to Rob Women of Athletic Opportunities
WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-IL) and Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) made the following statement in response to the Department of Education’s proposed rule that will limit athletic opportunities for women and girls by allowing males identifying as women to compete in school…
Read MoreMillikin University’s Upsilon chapter of Alpha Chi Omega is hosting a 5k “Color Run for Love” April 22
DECATUR, IL — Millikin University’s Upsilon chapter of Alpha Chi Omega is hosting a 5k “Color Run for Love” to raise money for the Growing Strong sexual assault center. The race will take place on Saturday, April 22nd in Fairview Park. Runners will be doused in colorful powder, making for meaningful memories and…
Read MoreBill Targeting Speech of Pro-Life Pregnancy Centers and Advocates Passes Illinois Senate
Thomas More Society Attorneys Promise Lawsuit if Unconstitutional Law is Enacted (March 31, 2023 – Chicago) The Illinois Senate passed Senate Bill 1909 today, targeting the speech activities of the state’s pro-life sidewalk counselors and pregnancy resource centers. “Senate Bill 1909 is a radical attempt to silence and chill the speech of pro-life advocates in…
Read MoreRichland Raises Over $80k at 15th Annual Culinary Scholarship Dinner
Decatur, IL – This weekend, Richland Community College raised more than $80,000 for culinary students at their 15th Annual Culinary Scholarship Dinner, Return to the Big Apple. On Saturday, Richland Culinary Arts students prepared some of their favorite New-York-style dishes for a sold-out crowd in the Shilling Community Education Center. The event was sponsored…
Read MoreCommunity Foundation Awards $63,790 in CommunityWorks Funding to Support Workforce Investment Solutions Programs
Macon County – The Community Foundation of Macon County (CFMC) announces $63,790 in funding to support Workforce Investment Solutions (WIS) programs. This funding comes from theCommunityWorks Endowment Fund established at the CFMC. This year, the CommunityWorksEndowment Fund provided support in the areas of workforce development and education. “Workforce is grateful for the support…
Read MoreTrashy Behavior: 19% of Illinoisans admit to illegal dumping, finds survey.
Food waste is the most common item to be dumped. Over half would report a neighbor for illegal dumping. Interactive map included. Illegal dumping: we’ve all seen it, whether we’re strolling down the sidewalk or driving down the highway. The sight of abandoned furniture, old mattresses, and washing machines just waiting to become someone else’s…
Read More2023 Mt. Zion Chamber EXPO & TASTE to be held April 1st
(Mt. Zion, IL) The 2022 Mt. Zion Chamber EXPO & TASTE will be held Saturday, April 1, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Mt. Zion Convention Center, Mt. Zion, IL. Admission is FREE at this family friendly event with something for all age groups. TASTE tickets will be available at the…
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