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AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF CENTRAL ILLINOIS
Decatur, IL. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Illinois (serving the counties of Champaign, DeWitt, Macon, McLean, Morgan, Sangamon and Vermilion) is focused on bringing one-to-one mentoring to the most vulnerable children who need it. As an organization whose mission is dedicated to creating positive, healthy human relationships, BBBS continues to do everything it can…
Read More2020 SEASON AT THE DEVON LAKESHORE AMPHITHEATER IS CANCELLED BY DECATUR PARK DISTRICT
After much deliberation, The Decatur Park District has canceled all events that are part of the 2020 Season at The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater due to the ongoing effects of COVID-19 and crowd restrictions as set forth by our Governor’s Restore Illinois phased re-opening plan. Rentals of The Devon for events following phased guidelines will be…
Read MoreLET’S KEEP DECATUR BEE-UTIFUL CONTEST DATE CHANGE
The Beautify Decatur Coalition 10th Annual Let’s Keep Decatur BEE-UTIFUL business contest, which annually takes place during the month of June, has been rescheduled until September 2020 due to COVID-19. Get the buzz on one of the most highly anticipated contests of the fall by visiting www.beautifydecatur.com/lkdb . See past winners and discover…
Read MoreDECATUR POLICE BEGIN FOURTH OF JULY SAFETY CAMPAIGN TO ENCOURAGE SAFE AND SOBER DRIVING
Decatur Police Sgt. Steve Hagemeyer announced plans for stepped-up July Fourth traffic enforcement with a focus on impaired drivers. The safety campaign will run from June 15 through the early-morning hours of July 6 to encompass three summer weekends leading up to and after Independence Day. “We’re asking all of our residents and visitors…
Read MoreREP. SCHERER HIGHLIGHTS ILLINOIS GET HIRED EMPLOYMENT WEBSITE
State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur is highlighting the new Illinois Get Hired website for workers looking for employment – including those displaced by the COVID-19 pandemic and economic downturn – and for businesses looking to hire new employees. “Unfortunately, the pandemic has caused many Illinoisans to be misplaced from work and most are struggling to…
Read MoreGOVERNOR PRITZKER CELEBRATES REOPENING OF BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB IN DECATUR
Boys and Girls Club of Decatur program director Robert Crawford checks the temperature of Gov. J.B. Pritzker before a tour on Tuesday as state Sen. Andy Manar, D-Bunker Hill, looks on. (Credit: Clay Jackson of the Decatur Herald & Review) Stresses importance of child care as state begins to reopen from COVID-19 By PETER HANCOCK…
Read MoreCITY BEAT: DECATUR IS SLOWLY MOVING TOWARDS OPERATING IN A MORE ‘NORMAL’ MODE
After many weeks of operating in a coronavirus lockdown mode, our community has been slowly moving forward in opening up and, so far, the reopening has been positive. Although some restrictions, such as wearing a face covering and social distancing, remain in effect, there is more activity in government, recreation, the religious and…
Read MorePANSCH EARNS CERTIFICATION IN CRITICAL INCIDENT STRESS MANAGEMENT
Ralf Pansch, director of contracting and residential services/disaster services coordinator for the Macon County Mental Health Board earned Certification of Critical Incident Stress Management (CCISM). The goal of the certification is to foster enhanced knowledge about crisis intervention and disaster response from the Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) perspective. He is one of…
Read MoreSCHERER EDUCATION MEASURE PROVIDES VITAL RESOURCES FOR SCHOOL AND FACULTY
Due to the closure of schools, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, worked to help students and teachers adapt to remote learning, ensure students receive credit for their work and expand access to college financial aid, despite the COVID-19 pandemic. “I’m pleased we were able to work with the Illinois State Board of Education to…
Read MoreCITY BEAT: THANKS, DECATUR, FOR A DEMONSTRATION AND ‘JUSTICE WALK’ THAT WERE VERY POSITIVE AND SENT THE RIGHT MESSAGE
Stand tall Decatur! Like countless cities and communities across the nation, Decatur held a rally and march to focus attention on justice for George Floyd, a black man from Minneapolis who died as a result of a police officer’s knee on his neck, and for racial equality. Unlike most marches in other cities…
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