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The school board member candidate filing period for the April 4, 2023 Consolidated Election will be as follows: December 12, 2022         8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. December 13-16, 2022    8:30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. December 19, 2022         8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. All candidates who want to be in the lottery…

  DECATUR – Memorial Health is implementing temporary visitor restrictions at its five hospitals to curb the spread of respiratory illnesses.             The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) recommended temporary visitor restrictions due to a statewide increase in respiratory illness including COVID-19, influenza and RSV. The restrictions will apply at all five Memorial Health…

       Highlights from the November 21, 2022 Decatur City Council meeting include the approval of a water main extension project that gives residents access to City water and also improves fire flow, and an agreement to develop the Campus Master Plan for Decatur Public Transit. Water Main Extension Projects      On Monday night, the Decatur City…

           The American Red Cross urges blood and platelet donors to give now and help fight the potential impact of seasonal illnesses and a potentially severe flu season on the blood supply.      The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention predicts a serious spread of flu this year and is already reporting an early…

  Chicago, IL —Following Governor Pritzker and Lt. Governor Stratton’s resounding victory, the JB for Governor campaign released the following statement: “Governor Pritzker and Lt. Governor Stratton are beyond grateful to each and every voter who turned out this year for trusting them with a second term to build on their progress. When Governor Pritzker and…

Decatur Police Chief Shane Brandel issues the following statement regarding the findings and decision of the Macon County State’s Attorney regarding the recent officer involved shooting:      “In conjunction with the findings and decision of the Macon County State’s Attorney’s Office,and after a careful and thorough internal review of the incident, it is my decision that…

                  Macon County State’s Attorney Scott A. Rueter released the following information Monday morning:      “As State’s Attorney, I have been asked to review the tragic events surrounding the officer involved shooting of the early morning hours of October 12, 2022, to determine if there was criminal liability…

  By CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS SPRINGFIELD – Early voting hours and locations greatly expanded across the state this week as the campaign season entered its final two-week stretch. Polling places opened across the city of Chicago as well. Information on early voting for each local election authority can be found on the Illinois State Board…

DECATUR, IL- The Macon County Health Department will be holding a Drive-Thru Flu Clinic for those 18 years and older on November 4th from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Flublok vaccine will be used for those 18 through 64 years of age, and Fluzone High Dose will be used for those 65+.  The flu clinic…

  Statement Released By Illinois Republican Party Inflation is at its highest rate in 40 years, while the cost of gas and groceries have skyrocketed, making it harder for Central and Southern Illinois residents to get by. Business however is looking pretty good for Pritzker and Biden insider Nikki Budzinski. According to the Better Government…