Area News
SHERIFF’S OFFICE: DISORDERLY TEENS AND INCREASED PATROLS AT HICKORY POINT MALL AND SURROUNDING BUSINESSES IN FORSYTH
Over the past couple of weekends, the Macon County Sheriff’s Office has responded to an increase number of calls in Forsyth regarding groups of teenagers congregating at the Hickory Point Mall and surrounding businesses causing disturbances. Responding deputies have taken reports on damage to a vehicle at one business and an employee of another…
Read MoreCITY BEAT: WARM BODIES AND WARM HEARTS PROTECT THE HOMELESS ON FRIGID NIGHTS
Last Thursday something happened so positive that, as I left the WSOY studios following my weekly appearance on Byers & Co., I had a really warm feeling in my heart, despite the extremely cold temperature when I walked out of the building. The Salvation Army’s Emergency Cold Cot Program was out of money…
Read More‘DISAPPOINTING’: DURKIN, PRITZKER CRITICAL OF TRUMP COMMUTATION OF BLAGOJEVICH SENTENCE
By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois [email protected] Illinois leaders reacted to news Tuesday that U.S. President Donald Trump commuted the prison sentence of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich which he received for corruption convictions. ABC News confirmed the commutation had occurred Tuesday. Blagojevich began serving a 14-year federal prison sentence in 2012. He was…
Read MoreLOCAL GROWERS MARKET: CSA SIGN UP EVENT TO BE HELD IN DECATUR FEB. 22
Decatur Brew Works (102 E. William St.) is hosting a Local Growers Market from 1:00-3:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 22. Local farmers from a variety of backgrounds, including vegetable, meat, cut flowers, and small batch food producers, will be at a the brewery to explain how the CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) plans work,…
Read MoreLETTER FROM PARTNERS OF THE DECANTER FINE WINE & SPIRITS ANNOUNCES CLOSING ON OR BEFORE APRIL 30
The following letter was received from the partners of The Decanter: “It is with much heart-felt appreciation to our customers, friends and business partners that we are announcing the closing of The Decanter Fine Wine & Spirits on or before April 30, 2020. We intend to maintain our regular shop hours at this time.…
Read MoreDECATUR POLAR PLUNGE TO BENEFIT SPECIAL OLYMPICS ILLINOIS MARCH 7
Polar Plungers will brave the frigid water at Lake Decatur, on Saturday, March 7, 2020. The funds raised from the Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge® will benefit the athletes of Special Olympics Illinois. The Decatur Plunge will take place at Lake Decatur- 2301 E. Lakeshore Drive, Decatur, IL 62523. Registration is at 10:00…
Read MoreCONSERVATION DISTRICT HOSTING TRIP TO DICKSON MOUNDS AND EMIQUON PRESERVE FEB. 26
The Macon County Conservation District is hosting a Trip to Dickson Mounds State Museum and Emiquon Preserve on Wednesday, February 26 from 11am to 6pm. The trip departs from Rock Springs Nature Center. Travel with staff to Lewistown, IL for a natural and cultural history road trip. We’ll explore exhibits illustrating Native American life…
Read MoreBEAUTIFY DECATUR COALITION REACHES OVER 500 NO LITTER ZONE PLEDGES
The Beautify Decatur Coalition (BDC) is excited to announce that over 500 No Litter Zone (NLZ) program pledges have been signed by local businesses, schools and organizations. The NLZ program currently consists of 587 signed pledges with commitments from property owners to keep properties litter-free on a daily basis. A window cling is provided…
Read MoreTHE READERS EXPRESS THEIR VIEWS IN ‘LETTERS TO THE EDITOR’
Setting The Record Straight On Extending Contracts For School Administrators Dear Editor: First of all, extended contracts should be for superintendents only. The practice of extending contracts for others than a superintendent started two superintendents ago when district history, policy, procedure and protocol were discarded and cast to the wind. The rationale given was that…
Read MoreCITY BEAT: BITS AND PIECES FROM HERE AND THERE AROUND THE COMMUNITY
• THE REGULAR scheduled City Council meeting falls on Monday, February 17th on Presidents Day which is a holiday for City Government. The meeting has been rescheduled for Monday, February 24th at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Hopefully, things have calmed down since the last regular meeting and meaningful ideas, concerns and…
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