July 27, 2026 - Community members are invited to lace up their shoes and support local veterans during Operation Obstacle, a two-mile obstacle course race scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 19, at Richland Community College. The event begins with check-in and same-day registration from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Workforce Dev...

July 27, 2026 - The communities of Argenta, Cisco and Oreana are coming together to mark a historic milestone with a full day of festivities this fall. The America 250 Celebration is scheduled for Saturday, September 12, 2026, honoring the 250th anniversary of the United States with a lineup of family-friendly events a...

July 26, 2026 -Classic cars, motorcycles and community remembrance will come together in downtown Decatur as the 18th annual Cruise 11 to Remember 9-11 takes place Sunday, Sept. 13, at Central Park. The event features a car and bike show, live DJ, food vendors and a memorial cruise honoring the sacrifices of military m...

July 26, 2026 - Illinois schools will soon be required to provide additional training on service animals under a new law sponsored by State Senator Doris Turner. The measure expands existing Americans with Disabilities Act training for teachers, administrators and school staff to include guidance on the proper handling...

July 26, 2026 - Sunshine Supplies for Teachers is asking the community to help local students and educators prepare for the upcoming school year through its school supply drive. The drive is underway now and continues through the end of July, although the organization accepts donations year-round. Collected supplies wi...