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Millikin University to honor Class of 2023 at Winter Commencement
More than 80 Big Blue students will graduate from undergraduate and graduate programs. DECATUR, Ill. — On Sunday, Dec. 10, Millikin University will honor more than 80 graduates from the Class of 2023 with an in-person ceremony beginning at 2 p.m. at Kirkland Fine Arts Center. The Winter Commencement ceremony will recognize traditional undergraduates and…
Read MoreTwenty-One Local Residents Receive Adult Scholarship Funding for Spring Semester 2024
Twenty-One Macon County adults are receiving nearly $50,000 in educational scholarships through a competitive program coordinated by The Community Foundation of Macon County. This semester’s individual awards range from $1,000 to $2,500. Since inception in 2020, the adult scholarship program is possible thanks to generous individuals, families, and organizations, granting out up…
Read More2023 Macon County Tentative Multiplier Announced
Macon County has been issued a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to David Harris, Director of the Illinois Department of Revenue. The property assessment equalization factor, often called the “multiplier”, is the method used to achieve uniform property assessments among counties, as required by law. This equalization is particularly important because…
Read MoreCity Council approves 2024 budget, garbage/recycling overhaul, support of senior services
Decatur, IL – Highlights from the December 4, 2023, Decatur City Council meeting include approval of several changes to the garbage/recycling ordinance, adoption of the 2024 City budget, and an agreement to further support services for senior citizens in Decatur. Garbage/Recycling changes On Monday night the Decatur City Council approved several revisions to the Garbage…
Read MoreDPS Magnet School Applications Open Friday, December 1 for 2024-25 School Year
Decatur, Illinois — Decatur Public Schools’ three magnet programs will begin accepting applications online on December 1, 2023, for students interested in enrolling in a magnet program for the 2024-25 school year. Again this year, the magnet application process will be done completely online using an online application and lottery system again this year, called…
Read MoreThe Cinnamon Bear Returns Nov. 29-Dec. 24
History of the Heartland is hosting the Cinnamon Bear, old-time radio series. The link appears on the History of the Heartland facebook page each evening at 5:45 (November 29-December 24). All links remain on the page so a family can listen to the entire series at their leisure. The old-time radio broadcasts were first…
Read More26 Nonprofits and Churches Awarded $149,000 in Grants From Macon County Food Insecurity Fund
Macon County – This Fall,twenty-six nonprofits and churches were selected to receive $149,000 in grants from the Macon County Food Insecurity Fund, a fund established at The Community Foundation of Macon County (CFMC) to alleviate food insecurity in the community. “At this time of Thanksgiving, the CFMC is grateful for the opportunity to provide grant…
Read MoreCity seeks feedback on Nelson Park boat ramp improvements
Decatur, IL – The City of Decatur is seeking community feedback on proposed improvements to the Nelson Park boat ramps that serve Lake Decatur. Residents can view three proposed options and choose their preference at https://arcg.is/1afmjH. Each option will include new concrete ramps and ADA-accessible floating docks. The difference is the number of ramp lanes…
Read MoreLottery Announced For General Primary Election Dec. 5
A lottery will be held on Tuesday, December 5th at 3:00 p.m. in the Macon County Clerk’s Office, 141 South Main Street, Room 104, for those candidates who filed simultaneously for the same office as of the opening hour (8:00 a.m.) on November 27, 2023. Additionally, if two or more petitions are filed for the…
Read MoreDecatur City Council approves video gaming changes, chooses property tax levy amount
Decatur, IL – Highlights from the November 20, 2023, Decatur City Council meeting include changes to the liquor code that affect video gaming, and a preliminary agreement on the property tax levy to be paid in 2024. Video Gaming changes On Monday night the Decatur City Council approved numerous amendments to the alcoholic liquor…
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