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JUSTICE LISA HOLDER WHITE ANNOUNCES FORMATION OF SCREENING COMMITTEE TO FILL TENTH CIRCUIT VACANCY
Illinois Supreme Court Justice Lisa Holder White announced today the formation of a judicial screening committee for the Tenth Judicial Circuit. The screening committee was formed for the purpose of assessing the qualifications of those persons who have applied for appointment to the office of Judge of the Circuit Court for the Tenth Judicial…
Read MoreGet Vaccinated for COVID and Flu, Emergency Physicians Advise
WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The flu season is here, and the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) encourages simple steps to protect people from the “triple threat” of flu, COVID-19, and common respiratory illnesses, including pediatric enterovirus and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). “Now is the right time to get…
Read MoreLocal Red Cross Volunteers Help 21 People Affected by Home Fires in the Past Week
October 17, 2022 – American Red Cross volunteers responded to 6 home fires in South Central Illinois in the past week and provided assistance to 21 individuals, through supplying them with basic items to meet immediate needs after a fire, and additional support in the form of health and mental health services and one-on-one…
Read MoreIDPH Endorses Bivalent COVID-19 Booster Recommendation for Children 5 and Older
Public Health Officials Urge Parents to Protect Children from COVID-19, Flu and Other Respiratory Virus as Pediatric Cases Mount; Illinois Announces 10,416 New Cases of COVID-19 in Past Week CHICAGO – Following the CDC’s recommendation this week of the new bivalent boosters for children five and older, Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director…
Read MoreState Senator Rose issues statement on shooting in Decatur
State Senator Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) released the following statement: “First, I would like to ask everyone to join me in praying for the speedy recovery of these officers, these heroes, who put their lives on the line for us every day. Please also pray for their families who are living out a nightmare right now.…
Read MoreUPDATE: MAN KILLED IN SHOOTOUT IDENTIFIED — DECATUR POLICE CHIEF RELEASES INFORMATION ON SHOOTING THAT LEFT TWO OFFICERS WOUNDED, SUSPECT DEAD
UPDATE: The Decatur man killed in this morning’s shoot-out with police has been identified as 32-year-old Jamontey O. Neal. On 10/12/22, at 12:25 am, Decatur Police Officers made a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 1300 block of E. Walnut. Based on information known to the officers prior to the stop, when officers approached the…
Read More‘We Are Messengers’ Coming to Decatur Oct. 15
Mt. Zion, IL – Saturday, October 15th a Christian concert is the first to perform at Lincoln Square Theater. Nationally known, We Are Messengers Wholehearted Fall Tour Concert is stopping to perform in downtown Decatur. Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in Mt. Zion with a…
Read MoreCaulkins Calls for Special Session to Address SAFE-T Act and Suspend Gas Tax
Decatur, IL…State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) is urging lawmakers to return to Springfield for a special session to suspend the motor fuel tax and address the pro-criminal SAFE-T Act. With gas prices on the rise and criminals scheduled to be set free without having to pay cash bail come January 1, 2023, Caulkins says it’s…
Read MoreHistory of the Heartland Church Events Meeting Oct. 12
History of the Heartland is hosting an idea sharing and organizational meeting with any Church that is interested in participating. The meeting will be Wednesday, October 12 at 11:30 at Paul’s Confectionary, 999 North Water Street, Decatur. Please call (217) 791-1385 for reservations. Churches are encouraged to send…
Read MoreMCHD Reports No COVID-19 Hospitalizations Of Macon County Residents
Newly-confirmed COVID-19 cases Thursday, September 22, 2022: 16 Friday, September 23, 2022: 14 Saturday, September 24, 2022: 17 Sunday, September 25, 2022: 13 Monday, September 26, 2022: 6 Tuesday, September 27, 2022: 11 Wednesday, September 28, 2022: 19 Please note that, while there were 96 newly-reported cases, 2 previously-reported cases were determined to be…
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