Improvements on Eldorado Street in Decatur begin April 9th
Improvements on Eldorado Street in Decatur begin April 9 The Illinois Department of Transportation announces a resurfacing project on U.S. 36/Eldorado Street in Decatur, from Illinois 48/North Fairview Avenue to Church Street, beginning Tuesday, April 9. In addition to resurfacing, other improvements for this $8.3 mill...
Apr 05, 2024
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Lawmakers Consider Bill to Crack Down on Theft of Addictive Medications
Lawmakers Consider Bill to Crack Down on Theft of Addictive Medications (Springfield, IL) -- Illinois lawmakers are considering a bill that would make it tougher to illegally obtain an addictive medication from their pharmacist. Right now, state law only requires the person picking up a prescription -- such as oxycodon...
Apr 05, 2024
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IL Motorists Have a Chance to Let Their Feelings Be Heard
IL Motorists Have a Chance to Let Their Feelings Be Heard (Springfield, IL) -- Illinois motorists have their annual chance to tell the state about their travel habits and how Illinois traveling could be improved The state has launched its annual survey that asks travelers about road conditions and travel accommodations...
Apr 04, 2024
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More Than 70 IL School Districts Cancel Classes for Eclipse
More Than 70 IL School Districts Cancel Classes for Eclipse (Springfield, IL) -- More than 70 school districts across Illinois plan to cancel classes Monday when the total solar eclipse occurs. During the eclipse, the moon will pass between Earth and the sun, blocking much of its light for a few minutes. In Illinois, t...
Apr 03, 2024
Decatur Formally Approves Hiring of Next City Manager
Decatur Formally Approves Hiring of Next City Manager (Decatur,. IL) -- The Decatur City Council has formally approved the hiring of Tim Gleason as the city's next city manager. He'll succeed Scott Wrighton, who is retiring in May. Gleason was Decatur's city manager before he took the same job in Bloomington six years ...
Apr 02, 2024
Illinois Public Health: Respiratory Virus Levels Trending Down
Illinois Public Health: Respiratory Virus Levels Trending Down Illinois is heading in the right direction as the end of the flu season approaches. The Department of Public Health revealed Friday that respiratory virus levels across the state are trending down. Flu season typically ends in May, and officials say fewer p...
Apr 01, 2024
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IL Lawmakers Want To Make Farm Program Permanent
IL Lawmakers Want To Make Farm Program Permanent (Springfield, IL) -- A group of Illinois lawmakers from both sides of the aisle wants to make a program that helps farmers and small food producers a permanent program. The Local Food Infrastructure Grant Program is awarding almost two million dollars in grants to 19 rec...
Mar 29, 2024
Decatur City Council to Bring Back Tim Gleason as City Manager
Pending an official vote this coming Monday, the Decatur City Council is poised to bring back Tim Gleason as the next City Manager. Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe announced the Council's intention to hire Gleason at a press conference Thursday afternoon. Current City Manager Scot Wrighton is retiring in May 2024. Gleason prev...
Mar 28, 2024
Baltimore Bridge Collapse Could Affect IL Farmers
Baltimore Bridge Collapse Could Affect IL Farmers (Springfield, IL) -- This week's collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore could have an impact on Illinois farmers. A container ship slammed into the bridge early Tuesday, causing the bridge's collapse. The Port of Baltimore is the main port for the import ...
Mar 28, 2024
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Resource Officer at Eisenhower High School in Decatur Under Investigations
Resource Officer at Eisenhower High School in Decatur Under Investigations (Decatur, IL) -- A school resource officer at Eisenhower High School in Decatur is under investigation for having an improper relationship with a staff member. Decatur Police say the resource officer has been removed from the school. Decatur Pol...
Mar 27, 2024