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Decatur 2020 City-wide cleanup information
The City of Decatur in partnership with Advanced Disposal has set its 2020 City-wide cleanup dates. Cleanups will be held on: Wednesday, June 3rd 2-6 p.m., Thursday, September 24th 2-6 p.m. and Saturd...
May 27, 2020
Illinois showing signs of declining coronavirus outbreak
There are signs that the coronavirus outbreak in Illinois is getting better. The Illinois Department of Public Health yesterday said that coronavirus hospitalizations are at a six-week low. IDPH Direc...
May 27, 2020
Decatur Police searching for driver in deadly hit-and-run
Decatur Police are investigating a deadly hit-and-run. Officers say two vehicles collided Monday night at the intersection of Jasper Street and Condit Street. Four people in one of the vehicles were t...
May 27, 2020
Driver services facilities to reopen in early June
The Illinois Secretary of State's office is announcing plans to reopen driver services facilities. The facilities will reopen in the first few days of June and will focus only on serving new drivers, ...
May 27, 2020 Micah Sittig / CC
COVID-19 relief funding to be included in 2021 budget
COVID-19 relief funding will be part of Illinois' 2021 proposed budget. Lawmakers passed the 42-billion-dollar measure over the weekend. More than 600-million was allocated to the state public health ...
May 27, 2020 GotCredit / CC
Businesses such as salons, spas, tattoo parlors will be allowed to reopen on Friday
Close-contact businesses such as hair and nail salons, spas, and tattoo parlors are set to reopen Friday. Governor Pritzker's stay-at-home order expires May 29th, clearing the way for the businesses t...
May 26, 2020 frankieleon / CC
House, Senate pass bill to allow restaurants and bars to serve cocktails through takeout or delivery service
In response to COVID-19, the Illinois House and Senate voted in favor of a new bill that will allow restaurants and bars to serve cocktails via takeout or delivery. Customers will still be required to...
May 26, 2020 John Benson / CC
Pritzker shares detailed guidelines in preparation for Phase Three
Governor J.B. Pritzker is sharing detailed safety guidelines as the state prepares to enter Phase Three of the Restore Illinois plan. During Phase Three, bars and restaurants will be able to reopen fo...
May 26, 2020 Kurman Communications, Inc. / CC
Republicans, Pritzker in dispute over lawmaker raises
Republican legislators are in a dispute with Governor J.B. Pritzker over whether a new budget proposal includes lawmaker raises. Republican leaders say the proposal includes an 1,800 dollar raise for ...
May 26, 2020 Matt Turner / CC
Campgrounds across Illinois to reopen with Phase Three, playgrounds to remain closed
Illinois campgrounds are preparing to reopen. The state is moving into Phase Three of the Restore Illinois plan today, which includes the reopening of campgrounds. Campsites are limited to one househo...
May 22, 2020 Virginia State Parks / CC
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