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Senator Turner leads effort to make sure America’s 250th celebration is great
SPRINGFIELD – With America’s 250th birthday approaching in a few years, State Senator Doris Turner (D-Springfield) says it’s time to get the party planning started. “This is a tremendous occasion. Our great country has a deep and beautiful history to highlight,” Turner said. “I am honored to play a role in this historic event.”…
Read MoreIllinois Department of Public Health Warns Public to Watch Out for Rabid Bats and Other Animals
With the weather warming up, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is warning the public to beware of rabid animals, especially bats, as they become more active this time of year. IDPH has received reports of four rabid bats in the state since May 15 from Champaign, Jackson, Macon and…
Read MoreThe 166th Annual Macon County Fair is June 2 – 5th at the Macon County Fairgrounds
Decatur, IL – The 166th Annual Macon County Fair is June 2 – 5th at the Macon County Fairgrounds which are located at 3700 North Westlawn Avenue in Decatur. Admission to the fair is $5.00 per person and children under 3 are free and parking is free. The fair board has worked…
Read More2022 National Donut Day at Giggles June 3 & 4
National Donut Day is tied to The Salvation Army and is celebrated on the first Friday of June each year. We celebrate the history back to the front lines during World War I when “donut lassies” made donuts to help support and build moral for soldiers fighting…all the way up to the…
Read MoreMacon County Moves to Medium COVID-19 Community Level
Due to the recent uptick in cases, the CDC updated Macon County’s COVID-19 Community Level from low to medium. Weekly metrics used to determine the COVID-19 Community Level include the following: case rate per 100,000 population, new COVID-19 admissions per 100,000 population, and percent staffed inpatient beds in use by patients with confirmed COVID-19. …
Read MoreRep. Mary Miller Issues Statement on Uvalde, Texas Tragedy
Oakland, Ill. – Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-IL) issued the following statement on the tragedy in Uvalde, Texas: “Chris and I are grieving for the families in Uvalde as they face this unimaginable loss, and we are praying for the Lord to comfort and guide the entire Uvalde community through this dark time. It’s shocking that President…
Read MoreChangeover from COVID-19 Individual Contact Tracing Calls to “Automated Case Notification” Begins June 1
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced it is shifting its COVID-19 contact tracing efforts and individual case investigation telephone calls to focus on a more strategic approach of automated case notifications. Starting June 1, 2022, IDPH will no longer make individual case investigation calls to persons…
Read MoreLAKE DECATUR BOAT GAS AVAILABLE STARTING MAY 25
DECATUR, IL — The City of Decatur will begin selling gas to boaters on Lake Decatur on May 25 at the Lake Office next to the Nelson Park boat ramps. The fuel is regular unleaded gasoline without ethanol additives. Major credit card payment only. Cash and checks cannot be accepted. Boat gas will be…
Read MoreDavis Accepting Service Academy Applications for Class of 2027
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-III.) has announced tthat he is accepting applications from students who wish to seek a congressional nomination to one of our nation’s service academies for the Class of 2027. Davis can nominate to the following academies: U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA), U.S. Military Academy…
Read MoreKey Updates to One Day Rest in Seven Act
A bill strengthening the One Day Rest in Seven Act has been signed into law by Governor JB Pritzker. Senate Bill 3146 is the result of negotiations among the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL), the business community, community groups and unions. “The changes will strengthen the One Day Rest in…
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