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ROSE: STUDENT-ATHLETE ENDORSEMENT ACT WILL CREATE A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR OUR ATHLETES AND COLLEGE ATHLETICS AS A WHOLE
State Senator Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) released the following statement after Governor JB Pritzker signed Senate Bill 2338, the “Student-Athlete Endorsement Act”: “I have long been a fervent supporter of the idea that student athletes, like any workers, are entitled to the fruits of their labor and should be able to earn money based on their…
Read MoreMACON COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT BOARD ANNOUNCES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The Macon County Conservation District Board of Trustees announces Jerry Culp as the new Executive Director of the Macon County Conservation District. “We are very pleased that Jerry Culp accepted the directorship,” says Board President, Karen Schneller, “His years of experience in management of natural resources combined with his vision for this District’s future…
Read MoreANNUAL DO SOMETHING GREAT NOMINATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED THROUGH JULY 18
Macon County – Nominations are being accepted June 28 through July 18 for the annual Do Something Great Awards, an annual recognition program for Macon County residents who made significant positive impact on our community, especially during the past year. The awardees are selected by members of the Macon County Legacy group and…
Read MoreECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION RELEASES MAY, 2021 JOBS ANALYSIS
May – 2021 Jobs Analysis Another step in the right direction… The month of May saw the continued stabilization of our Local Labor Force and the continued recovery of our Local Employment and our Total Nonfarm Employment. We also saw a significant drop in both our Unemployment Count and Rate. In fact, our unemployment count…
Read MoreGAS PRICES TO REMAIN HIGHEST SINCE 2014 FOR 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND
The national average price of gas holds steady over $3 per gallon as millions of Americans take to the road for Independence Day weekend BOSTON (June 23, 2021) – Rising gas prices have become the theme for the 2021 summer travel season. According to GasBuddy, many drivers will see prices remain above the $3…
Read MoreCITY BEAT: JIM ROOT IS THE NEW SHERIFF IN MACON COUNTY AND WILL BE HARD TO BEAT IN NEXT ELECTION
Jim Root was sworn in as Macon County Sheriff at the Law Enforcement Center on Monday. It was a long journey for Root between the time of the 2018 election, when his opponent Tony Brown was declared the winner and sworn into office, until Monday when Root was sworn in after his victory was…
Read MoreDECATUR PARK DISTRICT ANNOUNCES UPDATED POLICIES FOR SPLASH COVE
6/19/21 STATEMENT FROM THE DECATUR PARK DISTRICT Splash Cove Update Splash Cove is committed to working through solutions to create a safe and fun environment for our employees and patrons. The following Splash Cove policies will go into effect as of Monday, June 21, 2021. These policies are put in place for the safety…
Read MoreEDITOR’S VIEWPOINT: DAD’S LIGHTHOUSE STILL ‘LIGHTS THE WAY’ FOR ME
ON A table in my office, only a few feet from the edge of my desk, is a special lighthouse — crafted out of copper and created by my dad, Sam Osborne, when he was a teenager in the United States Navy in the late 1920s. It was always in my parents’ home from…
Read MoreCITY BEAT: BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR WILD AND CRAZY DRIVERS!
Phil Romano was telling me a few days ago about nearly being run over by a car as he was crossing the street downtown on his way to the post office! Phil said he was walking in a designated crosswalk and the driver of the car had his mind somewhere else as he waited…
Read MoreSENATOR TURNER ANNOUNCES $4 MILLION IN GRANT MONEY FOR BIKE PATHS FOR DECATUR
SPRINGFIELD –The City of Decatur will see a combined $4 million investment in bike paths and sidewalks, State Senator Doris Turner (D-Springfield) announced Monday. “This is a great investment for the city of Decatur, especially as we head into the warmest months of the year,” Said Turner. “This grant creates an opportunity for…
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