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MILLIKIN UNIVERSITY NAMES DR. JAMES M. REYNOLDS AS 16TH PRESIDENT
The Millikin University Board of Trustees has unanimously confirmed the election of Dr. James M. Reynolds to become the 16th president of Millikin University, effective July 1, 2020. Reynolds succeeds Dr. Patrick E. White, who is retiring June 30 after seven years as Millikin University’s president. Randell Blackburn ’74, chairman of the Millikin…
Read MoreMILLIKIN UNIVERSITY SEES 5 PERCENT INCREASE IN UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT, SETS RECORD FOR NEW STUDENTS
DECATUR, Ill. – Millikin University saw an increase in enrollment of five percent for traditional undergraduate students in the spring 2020 semester. Millikin also welcomed its largest number of new traditional students for a spring semester in University history. Traditional undergraduate enrollment stands at 1,762 students compared to 1,673 undergraduate students for the spring…
Read MoreFEBRUARY IS EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS MONTH IN ILLINOIS
While some hazards such as storms, tornadoes and floods can be forecasted in order to provide advance noticed to residents in an area of danger, other hazards such as earthquakes cannot be predicted. Recent earthquakes in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean are perfect examples that earthquakes can happen anywhere and at any time,…
Read MoreMACON COUNTY 4-H ROBOTICS TEAM WINS STATE AWARD
Macon County 4-H Robotics Team members are, left to right: Mason Roberts, Jack Elven, Ben Elven and Zedekiah Auten. Over 50 FIRST LEGO League teams converged on Elgin Community College’s campus January 22 for the FIRST LEGO League Hopper division’s state tournament. Macon County 4-H SCREAM’S FIRST LEGO League team was among the…
Read MoreRISK OF INFECTION FROM RESPIRATORY VIRUS ‘VERY LOW’ FOR CENTRAL ILLINOIS
A respiratory virus that has sickened hundreds and killed at least 17 people in China saw its first confirmed case in the United States this week, but a health official in Springfield said Thursday that the risk of transmission in central Illinois remains low. “This is an ever-changing virus, and we’re learning more…
Read MoreTHREE DOG NIGHT COMING TO THE DEVON LAKESHORE AMPHITHEATER IN JUNE
The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater in Decatur, Illinois, is proud to announce the first headliner act of the 2020 season with THREE DOG NIGHT on Friday, June 5. Tickets go on sale Friday, February 7th at 10:00 A.M. at devonamphitheater.com, (217) 422-5911 or in person at 620 E Riverside Ave. An opening act will…
Read MoreSKYWEST AIRLINES BRINGING UNITED EXPRESS JET SERVICE TO DECATUR THIS SPRING
Daily United Express jet service, operated by SkyWest Airlines, will take off between Decatur (DEC) and Chicago (ORD) this spring! Starting March 5, 2020, SkyWest will provide Decatur travelers access to United’s global network via the airline’s Chicago hub. Tickets are available today at united.com. “We are excited to be a part of…
Read MoreDECATUR, MACON COUNTY RECOGNIZED IN AREA DEVELOPMENT’S ‘LEADING METRO LOCATIONS’
Decatur and Macon County, Illinois have been recognized in five separate categories in the Area Development Magazine’s 9th Annual ‘Leading Metro Locations’ Report. Decatur placed 2nd in the Top MSA Economic Strength Indicator Factors; 2nd place in Top MSA Year-Over-Year Growth Factors (1 Year); 4th place in Top Overall MSA by MSA Size: Small;…
Read MoreOFFICIALS SAY MOST FREQUENT INJURY OF RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA USE IS CONSUMING TOO MUCH
Thousands of marijuana-related emergency visits occur in the United States each year. While a fatal overdose is unlikely, ingesting too much marijuana is possible, especially if you’re not familiar with the potency of the drug you’re consuming, officials said. Recreational marijuana use became legal in Illinois on Jan. 1, making the state…
Read MoreFUYAO ADDS 40 JOBS AT DECATUR GLASS FACILITY: HIRING EVENT JANUARY 8TH
Fuyao Glass America will kick off the new year by adding 40 new positions at its facility located at 2768 E. Elwin Road, Decatur. They’ve enlisted Workforce Investment Solutions to hold a recruiting event on Wednesday, January 8th from 9:00 – 3:00 p.m. The event will be held at Workforce Investment Solutions offices…
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