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Conservative Rep. Mary Miller Endorsed by CPAC and Turning Point Action
ILLINOIS – Congresswoman Mary Miller was endorsed today by CPAC, the Conservative Political Action Coalition, after receiving a 100% Rating from the American Conservative Union as one of the most conservative members of the House of Representatives. Miller’s opponent, Rodney Davis, received a 59% “F” Rating and was ranked as one of the most liberal…
Read MoreThis Week’s CrimeStoppers ‘Crime Of The Week’
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week. There have been several robberies to Decatur businesses over the past couple weeks. In each of these robberies a lone suspect will enter the business armed with a crowbar when there is little to no other customers. The suspect will…
Read MoreGas Prices Reach New Record High: $4.36 Per Gallon
Previous March record falls, gas prices surge as EU sets stage to curb Russian oil BOSTON (May 10, 2022) — It’s going to be a long year for motorists, as gas prices set a fresh record at the pump today, rising above the previous all-time high of $4.35 per gallon set…
Read MoreDAVIS ANNOUNCES 2022 CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETITION WINNERS
Davis Announces 2022 Congressional Art Competition Winners Washington, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-IL) today announced the winner of the 2022 Congressional Art Competition for the 13th District is Madison Wang, a senior at Maroa-Forsyth High School. Her submission will be displayed at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. for one year. The second place…
Read MoreDU QUOIN STATE FAIR ANNOUNCES HIGHLY ANTICIPATED GRANDSTAND LINEUP
Tickets Go on Sale May 19th Du Quoin, IL – The Du Quoin State Fair is excited to announce six acts scheduled to perform at the Du Quoin State Fair Grandstand. In addition to the Harness Racing, the ARCA and USAC races, the grandstand will play host to everything from country to hip hop…
Read More13th District Congressional Candidate Regan Deering: ‘I Am Proudly Pro-Life’
Release From Candidate Deering: Decatur, IL– The unprecedented SCOTUS leak is a clear attempt to bully our Supreme Court Justices into changing their minds. Democrats know they’re on the losing end of the 2022 November midterms and are looking for absolutely anything to fire up their base. Talking about abortion is apparently easier for them…
Read MoreMacon County Farm Bureau Ag in the Classroom Committee To Host Agucation May 9, 10
The Macon County Farm Bureau Ag in the Classroom Committee is hosting Agucation on Monday, May 9 and Tuesday, May 10 at Richland Community College. The event will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. on Monday and from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday in the…
Read MoreMillikin University to Host 5th Annual Midwest Music Expo May 7
Singers, musicians, producers and artists are invited to attend the 5th annual Midwest Music Expo (MmX™), returning to Millikin University on Saturday, May 7, 2022. The Midwest Music Expo will be held in the University Commons on Millikin’s campus from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tickets are $20 to attend, and parking is…
Read MoreDecatur Regional Chamber of Commerce to Hold 2022 Chamber Business Expo Friday
On Friday, the Decatur Regional Chamber of Commerce will hold its 2022 Chamber Business Expo at the Decatur Civic Center. This annual celebration is open to the community and will feature more than 67 local businesses and 13 restaurants. It contains 3 events: State of the City Breakfast, Business Expo, and Taste of Decatur…
Read MoreSangamon County GOP Endorses Jesse Reising For IL-13
This week, the Sangamon County Republicans voted to endorse Jesse Reising for Illinois’ thirteenth congressional district ahead of the June 28th primary election. There are more Republican primary voters in Sangamon County than in any other county in the district. The Sangamon Republicans join together to improve Illinois and the country from the grassroots…
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