City Beat

       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,…

            Decatur, IL – Heritage Behavioral Health Center, in collaboration with the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), dedicates March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM). 2023 marks the 20th anniversary of Problem Gambling Awareness Month. Problem gambling is defined as “all gambling behavior patterns that compromise, disrupt or damage personal,…

            U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today announced an additional $51,817,305 in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to help Illinoisans pay the rising cost of home heating bills this winter. This…

  Decatur, IL- Central Illinois Political Action Committee (CIPAC) has announced its support of candidates for the local election to be held on April 4, 2023. Legislative incumbents are largely considered based on their voting record with the business community, however, all candidates are asked to complete a questionnaire on issues of importance to local…

       Last week’s shoddy announcement and shutdown of Akorn’s Decatur facilities, and all other United States operations — and the way over 400 local employees were given the boot — was downright disgusting. While the news of closing down was bad enough, the shock of the announcement was compounded by the apparent lack of concern…

         Early voting for the April 4th Consolidated Election starts Thursday, Feb. 23 and it will be interesting to see, in the weeks before election day, how much interest there is in the candidates and the questions put before the voters.      Seven candidates are running for the three seats up for election on the…

       When Macon County residents vote in the April 4th election, they will be asked if they want to eliminate the office of the Macon County Auditor. The reason for the referendum being on the ballot is confusing — but here’s some clarity. Macon County Administrator Tamara Wilcox informed me that “A resolution was passed…