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          The Warrensburg-Latham Lions Club is once again hosting its annual breakfast extravaganza while will include pancakes, sausage, eggs, biscuits and gravy and more. Breakfast will be served from 6:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday, March 4, at the Warrensburg United Methodist Church, 195 N. Main St., Warrensburg. Tickets are $10 for…

WASHINGTON — Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) announced her appointments to three key subcommittees on the House Committee on Agriculture. In the 118th Congress, Budzinski will serve on the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management and Credit, the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research and Biotechnology and the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets and Rural Development. In these roles, Budzinski will be focused…

  On February 2, 2023 at approximately 11:29 p.m., the Decatur Police Department responded to 1325 N. 22nd Street, 22nd Street Discount Liquor, reference a 38-year-old Decatur resident with an apparent gunshot wound. The 38-year-old was transported via ambulance to Decatur Memorial Hospital with life-threatening injuries. Detectives with the Decatur Police Department responded to investigate…

      DECATUR, Illinois—With a 19-4 record, the Millikin University women’s basketball is ranked in the top 25 in two national polls. Millikin is ranked 23rd in the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) NCAA Division III Top 25 and 25th in the D3hoops.com Top 25 poll released on February 14. Millikin received 42 points…

  Millikin University is set to receive nearly $125,000 in funding for academic and social-emotional learning support through a grant provided by the Illinois Board of Higher Education with strong support from State Senator Doris Turner.            “Providing resources and support to Millikin students will create a better learning environment and educational experience for them,”…

        The Macon County Conservation District invites you to attend its annual Maple Syrup Programs. On Saturday, February 18 at 11 a.m., 12pm, or 1pm at Rock Springs Nature Center, join them to learn how maple syrup is made. This event is free. Register on MaconCountyConservation.org. Participants will learn how maple syrup is produced from…

  WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-IL) reintroduced the Safety & Opportunity for Girls Act. On his first day in office, President Joe Biden signed an Executive Order to interpret Title IX as requiring schools to allow access to sex-segregated spaces and activities based on gender identity.  The Safety & Opportunity for Girls Act, sponsored…

On February 6, 2023 at approximately 11:14 p.m., the Decatur Police Department responded to a residence in the 500 block of S. 19th Street in reference to a person being shot. Upon arrival, officers located a 30-year-old male with multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to Decatur Memorial Hospital who he later succumbed to…

  Decatur, IL – Highlights from the February 6, 2023, Decatur City Council meeting include a new residential roof replacement and accessibility improvement program, an investment plan for redevelopment of the old Garfield School site, a partnership supported by opioid settlement funds, and increased access to public transportation for DPS-61 high school students. Home Repair…

  Decatur, Illinois — Decatur Public Schools wants to hire you! DPS is teaming up with several Central Illinois colleges and universities to host a hiring fair on Wednesday, February 15, 2023.We’re looking for teachers, teaching assistants, maintenance, security, food service staff, bus drivers, and much more. And what many people don’t know — DPS…