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Macon County Master Gardeners Receive State Award for Willy’s Garden Week
September 24, 2026 - Six Macon County Master Gardeners have received a state award for their work with Willy's Garden Week, an educational program at ...
The Nick Project Returns to Millikin to Promote Fire Safety
September 24, 2026 - The 10th Annual Nick Project brought fire safety awareness to Millikin University's campus Wednesday. The event was held in the U...
Decatur Proclaims September 25 Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Day
September 24, 2026 - Friday, September 25th - or 9-2-5 - will officially be recognized as Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Day in the City of Decatu...
Retired DPS61 educator turns cancer journey into annual community blood drive
September 23, 2026 - A retired Decatur Public Schools educator is turning his experience with cancer and blood transfusions into an effort to help oth...
ADM employees continue Acts for Impact campaign with day of service at Lindsey Life
September 23, 2026 - ADM employees continued their commitment to community service Tuesday, September 22, volunteering at Lindsey Life Adult Day Cente...
Lindsey Life leaders receive East Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging awards
September 17, 2026 - The East Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging has presented its Leadership Award in Honor of Dr. Arthur H. Larsen to two local l...
Lindsey Life Adult Day Center receives Governor’s Engaging Aging Award
September 17, 2026 - Lindsey Life Adult Day Center in Decatur has been honored with the Governor's Engaging Aging Award for its work serving older adu...
Millikin alumni return to campus with Comedy Dance Chicago October 10
September 23, 2026 - Millikin University will welcome Comedy Dance Chicago for a special performance at 2 p.m. October 10 at Albert Taylor Theatre. Th...
LISTEN: Mirinda Rothrock, Greater Decatur Chamber of Commerce, joined Pharmacy Facts with Friends
Mirinda Rothrock, Greater Decatur Chamber of Commerce, joined Pharmacy Facts with Friends to give her montly update on new chamber member ribbon cutti...
LISTEN: Alyse Knust talks donor advised funds at the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation
September 22, 2026 - Alyse Knust of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation joined Byers & Co to talk about how donor advised funds are empower...
CS8 Clash In Chatham Hype Video – Rochester vs Glenwood
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Williamsville Comes Back for Three Set Sangamo Victory Over Athens
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