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Grain Bin Safety Week
The Illinois Department of Agriculture and the state fire marshal are encouraging farmers to review safety practices during Grain Bin Safety Week Feb. 20-26. Illinois fire departments responded to a n...
Feb 23, 2022
Illinois First Lady Donating Lincoln Bust To Presidential Library
Illinois First Lady MK Pritzker is donating an iconic bust of President Lincoln to his presidential library in Springfield. The first lady is making the donation to inspire unity among Illinoisans and...
Feb 23, 2022 Amy Guth / CC
ISU To Relax Mask Requirements Feb. 28
Illinois State University will be relaxing mask requirements when the state's mask mandate expires next week. The university announced yesterday that beginning February 28th, masks will be optional in...
Feb 22, 2022 David Wilson / CC
Human Relations Commission to Host Black History Month Program
The City of Decatur and the Human Relations Commission will be hosting a Black History Month program on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. The program will be broadcast live on the government c...
Feb 22, 2022 Graphic provided by City of Decatur
Illinois Motorists Urged To Renew License Plate Stickers Online
The Illinois Secretary of State's office is urging drivers to renew their license plate stickers online. Spokesperson Henry Haupt says most drivers' facilities are jammed-packed, and a better option i...
Feb 22, 2022 Madeleine Deaton / CC
State Rep. Wilhour Sues Over Masking Policy At State Capitol
An Illinois lawmaker is suing House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch over the masking policy at the state Capitol. State Representative Blaine Wilhour filed a lawsuit against the top Democrat in the Illi...
Feb 22, 2022 Daniel X. O'Neil / CC
Pritzker To Ask Supreme Court To Review Dismissal Of Appeal Of Mask Mandate
Governor Pritzker is planning to ask the Illinois Supreme Court to review the dismissal of his appeal over the temporary restraining order blocking his mask mandate in schools. A state appellate court...
Feb 22, 2022 Blogtrepreneur / CC
Decatur Police Release Super Bowl Weekend Enforcement Results
The Decatur Police department announced it made 2 DUI arrests during the recent Super Bowl enforcement campaign. The Super Bowl weekend Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over and Click It or Ticket enforcemen...
Feb 21, 2022 Dave Wright / CC
Illinois House Approves New Legislative Watchdog
The Illinois House is moving forward with a new legislative watchdog. Michael McCuskey was approved yesterday by the Democratic-controlled House over objections from Republicans. The Senate voted to a...
Feb 21, 2022 Justin Brockie / CC
U of I Updating Mask And Vaccine Policies Feb. 28th
The University of Illinois will update its mask and vaccine policies for university sponsored events at the end of the month. Starting February 28th, the campus will drop the mask mandate, except in i...
Feb 21, 2022 ilovebutter / CC
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