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South Shores students, police form friendships

South Shores School fifth-graders have adopted the Decatur Police Department this school year and kicked off the class project with a visit from police in September.

 

Veterans Day 2017: Macon County events and deals

The following events are being held this weekend in honor of Veterans Day in Macon County.

 

Central Illinois veterans carry flag of compassion for those in hospice care

The No Veteran Will Die Alone group of 13 men spends quality time with hospice veterans. The volunteers serve four counties: Christian, Shelby, Fayette and Montgomery.

 

Silence from Moweaqua officials after police chief resignation

MOWEAQUA — For 18 days now, officials have been silent on everything from what steps are being taken to restaff its police force to any comment on the resignations of Former Police Chief Rob Maynard and Officer Chad Lamb.

 

Decatur ceremony unites organ donors, recipients to celebrate the gift of life

DECATUR — When Janice Earl drew breath to sing “Amazing Grace” at the HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital National Donor Sabbath Service event Thursday, it was indeed “amazing,” she said. This year marks the 25th anniversary since she received a life-saving…

 

100 REASONS: Decatur native Chuck Dressen a baseball managerial legend

Editor's note: The Herald & Review each day is listing a reason the Decatur region is loved. We're profiling people, places and history that are special to our region — and that make it a great place to live. See…

 

Get help with ACA filing on Nov. 11 at St. Mary's

DECATUR — HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital will have certified application counselors available from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, to help individuals and families sign up for health care coverage through the Affordable Care Act. The enrollment deadline…

 

Five at 5: Learn 4 things about the wind farm north of Decatur and 4 other stories you should see

Radford's Run Wind Farm has turned up interest among residents and commuters along U.S. 51 near Maroa. The turbines have begun spinning in preparation for full operation. We have 4 things you should know about the project.

 

100 REASONS: Decatur Area Arts Council enriches community's culture

Editor's note: The Herald & Review each day is listing a reason the Decatur region is loved. We're profiling people, places and history that are special to our region — and that make it a great place to live. See…

 

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