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Millikin University President announces retirement
Decatur, IL –Jim Reynolds, Ph.D, the 16th President of Millikin University, announced he will retire June 30, 2025. Elected in July 2020, Reynolds led the university through the COVID-19 pandemic and worked on the financial restructuring of the university, introducing the Millikin Tuition Promise and the Big Blue Pledge. The relationship between Millikin and Richland Community College was also strengthened under Reynolds to allow for an easier transfer process.
Illinois Fireworks: Know What’s Legal to Avoid a Fine
No 4th of July is complete without some form of fireworks extravaganza. However, understanding the legal status of fireworks is crucial. While some are perfectly legal to use in the Land of Lincoln, others are strictly prohibited. Sparklers and Smoke Bombs: Legal Fireworks for a Fun Night. Let's start with...
Registration open for Rantoul rescheduled Independence Day parade
JULY 5 UPDATE: Rantoul has rescheduled their Independence Day parade to Saturday, July 6 and are giving local organizations who had rain on their parade a second chance. Rantoul officials are inviting local floats with spare vehicles, volunteers and candy to join their parade. The parade, which will go from Maplewood Drive to Wabash Park, […]
Illinois State Police Arrest Three in Child Trafficking Operation
The Illinois State Police have taken their efforts to stop criminal activities to the next level. Three suspects were just arrested and accused of the worst kind of trafficking— of children. Intensive Operation Leads to Arrests. According to a recent press release by the Illinois State Police, they completed...
IDOT looking for feedback on Decatur street parking
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — The City of Decatur officials are alerting residents about a survey impacting street parking for a future construction project. The Illinois Department of Transportation has mailed a survey to residents and businesses on Main and Water Street about area parking, Decatur officials posted on the city’s Facebook account. This is part […]
Local WWII veteran's Purple Heart returned to family 82 years after it was first awarded
The Illinois Treasurer’s Office has returned another missing Purple Heart. The latest medal has been returned to the family of Jerome Even of Park Ridge. He was awarded the Purple Heart in 1942 for his service during the attack on Pearl Harbor.
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