City Beat

        DECATUR – Decatur Memorial Hospital on Monday hosted a flag-raising ceremony to call attention to the importance of organ donation. Several Memorial Health hospitals hosted flag-raising ceremonies during the month of April to honor local organ donors.             According to Gift of Hope Organ and Tissue Donor Network, which serves Illinois…

         I don’t think it is any secret that I love downtown Decatur. I started my business in a small two-room office on the fifth floor of the Standard Office Building at 132 South Water Street in the 1960s. For those who may not know, or remember, the Standard Office Building is now the…

                 Fourteen Macon County Legacy nonprofit organizations were awarded a total of $24,000 in Microgrants from The Community Foundation of Macon County (CFMC). Microgrants are targeted to help fund professional development and training opportunities for Macon County Legacy staff and board members.      “Due to budget constraints, nonprofit organizations often lack…

        DECATUR – Decatur Memorial Hospital has partnered with the Northeast Community Fund (NECF) to provide meals to patients who might otherwise be unable to access nutritious food after a hospital stay. “Patients experiencing food insecurity are often under stress that can impede their recovery,” said Holly Olivio, DMH clinical nutrition manager.…

      IDOT, ISP urge public to “Drop it and Drive” SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation is teaming up with the Illinois State Police and more than 200 local law enforcement agencies to promote Distracted Driving Awareness Month, reminding drivers to “Drop it and Drive.” Throughout April, law enforcement officers will work…

           Unofficial results from yesterday’s voting, which saw only 13% of registered voters participating, show that in the Decatur City Council race to fill three seats, Councilwoman Lisa Gregory had 3586 votes or 27.83% to lead the field. Former Councilman Pat McDaniel finished second with 3361 votes or 26.08% of the vote with…

             Highlights from the April 3, 2023, Decatur City Council meeting include an adjustment to the water utility rate, and an agreement with a local architectural firm to study improvements to the Decatur Civic Center, Decatur Public Library, and the City Municipal Services Center (MSC). Water Utility Rate Adjustment      On Monday night…

  Springfield, IL – The Illinois Freedom Caucus held a press conference today at a location across from of a proposed site of a new abortion clinic in Danville and called out the far left’s pro-abortion advocacy.  “The people of Danville don’t want an abortion clinic in their community,” said State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich).…

       Have you noticed that you are required to do more work yourself when you go to many places of business that once took pride in “customer service”?      Some of the major food chain stores have aisles where customers check themselves out instead of having a store cashier do it for them. The result is…