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Conservation District to host Prairie Pedal fundraiser September 29
July 10, 2024 – The Macon County Conservation Foundation will hold this annual Prairie Pedal bike ride fundraiser on Sunday, September 29 at Rock Springs Conservation Area. This fundraiser supports natural areas and wildlife in Macon County, Illinois. Bicycle riders may choose from a 20, 40, and 62 mile...
Chamber Business Breakfast to focus on education in August
July 9, 2024 – The Decatur Regional Chamber of Commerce will host its Chamber Business Breakfast on August 7th and the primary focus of the breakfast will be the state of education in Macon County, both primary and higher education. The event will take place from 7:00 AM to 8:30...
Macon County coroner releases name of murder victim
DECATUR — Authorities have identified the man who died from a gunshot wound on July 8 in Decatur. Macon County Coroner Michael E. Day said in a news release that John O. Staley, 63, of Decatur was declared deceased at 6:15 a.m. Monday at 1357 N. Monroe St. A...
Felon held by armed resident in Macon County gets 2 years
DECATUR — A felon whose criminal career was put on hold after being confronted at gunpoint by an armed homeowner has been sent to prison for two years. Police reports said James C. Snow was running from the cops on Jan. 23 in a stolen vehicle that ended up wrecked in a farm field near Argenta. The reports said Snow and an accomplice, Tyler S. Crum, then fled on foot, but neither got very far.
Two Injured in Small Plane Crash at Lafayette Municipal Airport in Macon County
Two individuals sustained injuries following a small plane crash at Lafayette Municipal Airport in Macon County yesterday, according to local law enforcement. Sheriff Joseph Wilburn confirmed to WVLT that the incident occurred around 3:15 p.m. involving a man and a woman aboard the aircraft. Details surrounding the crash are under active investigation, with inquiries centered on whether it transpired during takeoff or landing phases.
iFAB Awarded $51 Million Grant to Propel Biomanufacturing
URBANA, Ill. — The Illinois Fermentation and Agriculture Biomanufacturing (iFAB) Tech Hub has been awarded approximately $51 million from the Tech Hubs Program through the Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration. The iFAB consortium, led by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, will receive a Phase 2 Implementation grant to position Central Illinois as a global leader in biomanufacturing and precision fermentation, supporting national security, economic growth, and job generation.
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