City Beat

Growing East Coast demand for Tillamook® Ice Cream is driving the dairy co-operative’s  continued expansion  TILLAMOOK, Ore., March 21, 2023 – Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA), the farmer-owned dairy co-op and Certified B Corporation® behind the fastest-growing family-size ice cream brand in the U.S., today announced plans to open an ice cream manufacturing facility in Decatur, Ill. in…

Since joining Congress, Budzinski has opened offices in Belleville, Champaign, Decatur and Springfield  SPRINGFIELD, IL — Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski announced the locations of four new offices throughout Illinois’ 13th Congressional District. Since joining Congress, Budzinski has opened offices in Belleville, Champaign, Decatur and Springfield to ensure local residents have access to constituent services. “Providing excellent constituent services…

  SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Workers will receive a guaranteed five days of paid personal time off or sick leave under a new law backed by state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur. “Protecting workers doesn’t just mean making sure they’re shielded from harassment, discrimination and unsafe working conditions,” Scherer said. “This bill was backed by many businesses…

        Springfield, ILLINOIS (March 15, 2023)─Today, the Humane Society of the United States released the shocking results of a February 2023 undercover investigation at Nuggets Night Vision Coyote Hunt, a wildlife killing contest in Mendon, Illinois. The HSUS investigator attended the weigh-in event that followed the 45-hour killing period, during which roughly…

       Since it is likely that it won’t be long before the Woodrow Wilson Junior High School building is reduced to rubble by a demolition company, I’ve brought back an earlier “Scrapbook” about the structure (pages 4 and 5 of this week’s print and online edition) to share some memories. During the more than half…

    DECATUR, Ill., March 8, 2023—ADM (NYSE: ADM), a global leader in agricultural origination and nutrition, today announced a $700,000 contribution in support of Decatur-area nonprofit organizations and education programs for 2023. This year, close to 30 nonprofit organizations and schools will be the recipients of grants, supporting programs and activities throughout Decatur and…

         The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is inviting the public to attend an open house at the Decatur Civic Center on Thursday, March 30, regarding future improvements to Main and Water streets from Eldorado Street to Pershing Road. The public is invited to stop by anytime between 4 and 7 p.m.      The purpose…

      WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-IL) will be joined by Reps. Diana Harshbarger (R-TN) and Brian Babin (R-TX) in launching the Congressional Family Caucus. The Congressional Family Caucus will serve to defend the natural family from attempts by the radical left to erode this core foundation of our society. Reps. Miller, Harshbarger,…