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cannabis dispensary Forsyth Illinois

East Central Illinois Region

Forsyth discusses potential dispensary

FORSYTH -- Forsyth residents will have an opportunity to voice their opinions about the possibility of a cannabis dispensary opening within the community. The first meeting occurred Thursday evening with a second meeting on the subject to take place on July 11. Both meetings will be at 6 p.m. at the Forsyth Public Library at 268 S Elwood St. The meeting will allow residents to ask questions to the village government as well as investors who are interested in opening […]

todayJune 22, 2024

cicada cicadas

East Central Illinois Region

Will the 2024 cicada invasion affect me?

DECATUR — This year, not one but two periodical broods - the 13-year Brood XIX cicada and the 17-year Brood XIII cicada - will emerge. But, what does this mean for Central Illinois? The 13-year Brood XIX has been quietly feeding on tree roots for over a decade and will soon make their grand entrance. These cicadas will emerge along the Sangamon River and its major streams stretching from Riverton eastward to north of Fisher, Illinois. Decatur's east and south […]

todayMay 7, 2024

Macon 4-H

East Central Illinois Region

Macon County 4-H members recognized for career achievements

DECATUR — Each spring, outstanding youth across Illinois are recognized for their career achievements in 4-H. This year, two Macon County 4-H members received State Experience Awards, and one Macon County 4-H member was one of forty-five youth who received a State 4-H Award with a $1000 scholarship.  Elizabeth Cornett, a member of the 4-H SCREAM robotics club, received the Emerald Clover Award in the area of Project Learning. This award recognizes youth who completed eight or more experiences in one […]

todayApril 11, 2024

Meridian

East Central Illinois Region

Meridian finishes second in Academic Challenge

MACON -- Students from Meridian High School recently competed in the 2024 Academic Challenge at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston. The Academic Challenge is a high school competition that was created and conducted annually by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's College of Engineering WYSE Outreach Program for about 40 years. Beginning in 2024, the School of Extended Learning at Eastern Illinois University will oversee the competition with the assistance of many partner institutions across Illinois and Missouri. Participating in […]

todayMarch 20, 2024

Meridian High School

East Central Illinois Region

Meridian approves 2024-25 academic calendar

MACON -- The Meridian CUSD #15 Board of Education held its regular meeting on Tuesday, March 19. Editor's note: The full agenda and administrative reports will be attached at the end of this article. Winter sports are complete.  Sebastian Hill and Ella Woolington were both named First Team All-Conference. Lleyton Miller and Shelby Renfrow were Second Team All-Conference and Brook Brown was named Honorable Mention. The elementary school is beginning IAR testing this week. Fifth grade recently participated in the Engineer in the […]

todayMarch 20, 2024

tomatoes

East Central Illinois Region

Learn to grow great tomatoes with Illinois Extension

DECATUR — Tomatoes are America’s most popular garden vegetable because they are easy to grow, and each plant produces abundant fruit. The tomato plant is a warm-season perennial grown in summer gardens and comes in many varieties. Join the Macon County Master Gardeners for a free workshop at the Forsyth Public Library and discover their secrets to growing great tomatoes. Growing Tomatoes will be at 11 a.m. on March 28 at the Forsyth Public Library, 268 S. Elwood St. in […]

todayMarch 9, 2024

Connect Macon County

East Central Illinois Region

Connect Macon County initiative launches

DECATUR -- Not one week removed from the initial announcement of a fast-tracked 14-week program to expand broadband Internet service in Macon County, more details were made available during a press conference Wednesday, Feb. 14. The press conference, held at the University of Illinois Extension office in Decatur and led by the Connect Macon County initiative, outlined many details relating to the initiative and its plans to expand broadband service in the county. The Connect Macon County initiative is the […]

todayFebruary 17, 2024

Macon County Illinois broadband Internet

East Central Illinois Region

Macon County fast-tracking broadband expansion

DECATUR -- Macon County is taking a major step towards bridging the digital divide with a 14-week, fast-track program dedicated to expanding broadband access across the county. In collaboration with Benton Institute, Illinois Soybean Association, and University of Illinois Extension, local leaders will assess the current state of broadband availability and options, learn from successful models in other communities, and engage in an in-depth opportunity analysis to identify the best strategy to move forward. The team leading this work for […]

todayFebruary 7, 2024

Cardinal St. Louis Cardinals

East Central Illinois Region

Cardinal Caravan coming to Decatur

DECATUR -- Current and past St. Louis Cardinals players will be signing autographs at the Decatur Conference Center and Hotel on Monday, January 16, at noon as part of the Cardinal Caravan. Visiting six states in just four days, the Caravan is a great way for fans to get up close and personal with the team. Get the latest scoop on the upcoming season from current Cardinals players, alumni, and broadcasters. This event is free to the public. Current players […]

todayJanuary 5, 2024

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