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COVID-19 UPDATE FROM THE CITY OF DECATUR
The community’s three primary hospitals have been using the shelter in place time to prepare for the growing global Covid-19 cases. You can get telecare if desired to avoid the hospitals or can still visit the ER if needed as well, but please get the care you need. Face coverings are required on the public…
Read MoreDECATUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND NEUHOFF MEDIA LAUNCH RADIO DPS
Decatur Public Schools and Neuhoff Media announce the launch of Radio DPS, a partnership to further connect teachers and students during remote learning. Neuhoff media will air stories and lessons from DPS teachers and staff weekdays on three of its radio stations: Y103, 95Q, and Hot 105.5. “We know that these are difficult times…
Read MoreTHE PEOPLE SPEAK IN THE LATEST ‘LETTERS TO THE EDITOR’
Recent Article Brought Back Memories Of Being A Teenage During World War II Dear Editor: You recently brought back memories of being a teenager during WWII in Coos Bay on the Oregon coast. We were both afraid and very patriotic. Windows had to be blacked out at night and we had to learn to…
Read MoreCITY BEAT: OUR COMMUNITY, LIKE ALL COMMUNITIES, CONTINUES TO BE IMPACTED BY THE CORONAVIRUS
How are you doing? I hope you are staying as safe from the coronavirus as is humanly possible. We’ll get through this, and we will emerge in a much better position, with limited hospitalizations and/or deaths if we all work together, follow the rules of prevention and look out for each other As…
Read MoreEDITOR’S VIEWPOINT: PUBLISHING THE DECATUR TRIBUNE DURING A DIFFICULT TIME
AS ALL of us continue to cope with the changes in our lives brought on by the COVID-19 Pandemic, I pray that you are safe and healthy and the destruction of lives from this terrible disease will soon be over. Obviously, publishing a print newspaper each week has not been easy, but that’s…
Read MoreTHE PEOPLE SPEAK IN ANOTHER BATCH OF ‘LETTERS TO THE EDITOR’
Some Thoughts While Stuck In My House Dear Paul: Some thoughts while stuck in my house. • New York City is like the nation’s largest cruise ship. Decatur is like a pontoon boat (with just 3 aboard). Should we treat both the same? • America survived the 400,000 deaths in WWII. America could not survive…
Read MoreCITY BEAT: SOME HEAVY AND LIGHT NEWS REGARDING COVID-19’S IMPACT ON MACON COUNTY
• SAD NEWS — The announcement Tuesday evening that a Macon County resident had died from COVID-19 was sad to hear and read. The following statement was released: “The Joint Crisis Communication Team is saddened to announce the death of a Macon County resident with COVID-19. We would like to extend our heartfelt…
Read MorePATCHING OF ILLINOIS 121 IN DECATUR BEGINS APRIL 9
DECATUR – The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that pavement patching on Illinois 121 between Bearsdale Drive and University Avenue in Decatur begins April 9. The work will require daily lane closures, with at least one lane open at all times. Access to businesses within the work zone will be maintained during the…
Read MoreTHIS YEAR’S DECATUR CELEBRATION IS CANCELLED BY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dear Decatur Celebration Community: Based on developments over the last week, including updates from local, state and national government, we are officially announcing that the 2020 Decatur Celebration is cancelled. This decision was difficult, but we are confident that it is the right thing for our community.We have been monitoring the situation for…
Read MoreDECATUR FAMILY YMCA OPENS EMERGENCY CHILD CARE FOR FIRST RESPONDERS AND MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS
During this time of crisis, the Decatur Family YMCA will be providing child care for first responders and medical professionals in Macon County. With assistance from the Community Foundation of Macon County’s Emergency Response Fund – medical professionals and first responders are able to have a safe place for their children while they…
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