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Macon County History Museum To Host Discussion On Lincoln And Illinois State, Enoch Gastman Aug. 7
The public is invited to a free, one-hour program on two central Illinois topics at the Macon County History Museum on Sunday, Aug. 7 at 1:30 p.m. Tom Emery, an award-winning historical re-searcher from Carlinville, is the featured speaker, and returns to the museum for his sixth appearance since 2013. Emery will spend part…
Read MoreScherer Celebrates Upcoming Tax Holiday for School Supplies
As the new academic year quickly approaches, State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is highlighting the upcoming sales tax holiday on certain clothing and school-related items that will take place August 5-14. During that ten day period, sales tax for school supplies and qualifying clothing and footwear will be reduced by 5 percent. “As…
Read MoreAn update on new ambulance services for Decatur & Macon County
Decatur, IL – The Decatur Macon County Ambulance group has begun reviewing a number of proposals from companies interested in providing ambulance services to Decatur & Macon County. City staff and our medical providers and first responder partners are encouraging interested companies to finalize and submit their formal proposals so the review process…
Read MoreDecatur Public Transit fares resume July 25
Decatur, IL – Bus fares are returning for riders of the Decatur Public Transit System (DPTS) beginning Monday, July 25, 2022. Fare collection was suspended in April 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The return of fares will allow DPTS to move forward with improvements and enhancements that have been delayed.…
Read MorePritzker has ‘mild symptoms’ after positive COVID-19 test, receives anti-viral treatment
Had ‘several close contacts’ during recent trip to rally Democrats in Florida By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois jnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker has tested positive for COVID-19 and is isolating at home, his office announced Tuesday, three days after he spoke at a gathering of…
Read MoreDove’s Domestic Violence Education And Volunteer Training Announced
Training is available for individuals interested in educating themselves on the issues surrounding domestic violence. The training will take place September 19 through October 5, Monday through Thursday, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., at Dove, 302 S. Union, Decatur. This 44-hour training is approved by ICADV, Illinois Coalition Against…
Read MoreMarket Weekend on Route 66 and Christmas in July at Atlanta, Illinois July 23, 24
The City of Atlanta, IL will celebrate Christmas in July in conjunction with the 2nd Annual Market Weekend on Route 66 on July 23 and July 24. The festivities will kick off at 10:00 a.m. Saturday morning with the market opening. Market Weekend on Route 66 will be located…
Read MoreDecatur Police Department releases Fourth of July enforcement numbers
The Decatur Police Department made 20 impaired driving arrests and issued 2 seat belt citations during the recent Fourth of July “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Click It or Ticket” safety campaigns. The Decatur Police Department joined forces with more than 200 other state and local law enforcement agencies to…
Read MoreILLINOIS SUPREME COURT ASSIGNS JUDGE EUGENE DOHERTY AS FOURTH DISTRICT APPELLATE JUSTICE
Justice Lisa Holder White and the Supreme Court of Illinois have announced that Seventeenth Circuit Court Judge Eugene G. Doherty has been assigned as an Appellate Court Justice in the Fourth District. Judge Doherty is being assigned to fill the vacancy created by the elevation of Justice Holder White to the Supreme Court. His…
Read MoreMacon County COVID-19 Weekly Update Reports 369 Newly-Confirmed Cases, One Death
Newly-confirmed COVID-19 cases: Thursday, June 30, 2022: 69 Friday, July 1, 2022: 75 Saturday, July 2, 2022: 58 Sunday, July 3, 2022: 33 Monday, July 4, 2022: 1 Tuesday, June 5, 2022: 70 Wednesday, July 6, 2022: 63 Please note that, while there were 369 newly-reported cases, 2 previously-reported cases were determined to be…
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