Business, Labor and Civic Leaders Join 2026 Edgar Fellows Class

While elected officials are part of the 2026 Edgar Fellows class, the majority of this year's participants represent another feature.

Central Illinois Farmers Encouraged to Begin LFIG Grant Applications Now Ahead of March 27 Deadline

Farmers, food businesses, cooperatives, and community organizations across Decatur and Central Illinois are being encouraged to apply now

Opinion: Conservation Support Helping Illinois Farms Weather Uncertainty

Illinois farmer Josh Curry shares how conservation programs backed by the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant are making a tangible difference

Op-Ed: Decatur Fire Staffing Is Stretched Thin — Tier 2 Fix Needed to Protect Public Safety Now

Decatur’s firefighter recruitment and retention challenges reflect a growing statewide emergency.

Op-Ed: Teacher Shortages Go Deeper Than the Data Suggests

Researchers: CS education is growing, but many students still lack qualified computer science teachers.

Mystic Greenz Unveils Macon County's First Cannabis Dispensary

The cannabis landscape in Central Illinois has witnessed a revolutionary addition with the grand opening of Mystic Greenz' first dispensary

Global Event Promotes Pursuit of Peace

2022 ‘PURSUE PEACE’ CONVENTION UNITES 239 COUNTRIES IN MORE THAN 500 LANGUAGES

Protecting Free Speech!

Springfield, Ill., Residents Reflect on the Impact of a 2002 HIstoric Supreme Court Ruling as 20th Anniversary Nears

United in Faith Worldwide!

Jehovah’s Witnesses Hold Global Virtual Event in 240 Lands, 500+ Languages

Pandemic Health Navigator Program Issues Call to Partner for CBOs

IPHA seeks to contract with community-based organizations to recruit navigators to support State's response to COVID-19.

Thank you, Rep. Davis & Sen. Manar!

Please join me in thanking Rep. Davis and Senator Manar for supporting vital Alzheimer’s legislation on both the federal and state level!!

Walmart Launches High-Tech Vending Machine at Decatur Supercenter

Popular Pickup Tower part of retailer’s $87.5M improvements in Illinois stores

ROE 39 Leads International School Trauma Presentation

The Regional Office of Education for Decatur has helped lead a presentation in Canada on trauma-informed learning in schools.

Alzheimer’s in Illinois

Pass Senate Bill 1726!