News Progress

•November 29, 2023•

Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) has announced $25 million in available grant funding through the Back to Business (B2B) NewBiz program. Following state recovery programming for businesses totaling $1.5 billion, the latest American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)-funded opportunity is designed to provide additional support for businesses in hard-hit sectors who launched during the pandemic. Businesses that launched in 2020 or 2021 and remain in operation have faced significant impacts during the pandemic, but they have not been eligible for other federal or state relief programming since they were not operational prior to the pandemic. Read More

•November 29, 2023•

Many will be decking the halls to celebrate this holiday season. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) more than two of every five home decoration fires occur due to decorations being placed too close to a heat source. More than one-third of home decoration fires are started by candles. Between 2017-2021, US fire departments responded to an average of 150 home fires that started with Christmas trees per year. US fire departments responded to an estimated average of 793 home structure fires per year that began with decorations, excluding Christmas trees. Read More

•November 29, 2023•

The calendar says November, so snow and ice probably aren’t far away – which is why the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and Illinois Tollway are reminding the public that it’s time for “Winter Weather – Get it Together.”

“At IDOT, preparing for winter is a year-long endeavor, but we need the public’s help to keep you and your loved ones safe during the coming weeks and months,” said Illinois Transportation Secretary Omer Osman. “The team at IDOT is ready to take on snow and ice with your cooperation. Plan ahead. Reduce speeds. Increase stopping distances between vehicles. Anticipate conditions will change quickly at any time. Keep your eyes on the road. And if you are out during snow removal operations, do not crowd the plow.”

Now is a crucial time to begin practicing basic winter driving skills and preparing for even routine trips to take longer to complete, though temperatures are above freezing during the day and roads appear clear. As part of the “Winter Weather – Get it Together” campaign, travelers are encouraged to follow these simple guidelines:  Read More

•November 29, 2023•

December 1st - The Kids craft will be a paper plate candle from 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Needle night will be December 4th and 18th from 5-7 p.m.  If you would like to learn to crochet, knit, needlepoint, or even how to sew we have people that can help teach you. If you already know how and just want to hang out come join us.

December 5th is story time from 10-10:30 a.m.

December 8th is Recipe Swap all day. Bring your favorite Christmas cookies to swap with others.

December 11th from 5-7 p.m. will be our Ugly Christmas Sweater Party. We will have refreshments and games.

December 12th is Tyke Time from 10-10:30 a.m. Read More

•November 22, 2023•

Story times: Every Wednesday, December 6, 13, 20, & 27 at 10:00am

Dolly Parton Imagination Library - We will have a special story time with a guest reader, snacks, and craft.  Also, you can sign up your child to receive a free book every month.  United Way in Decatur will be sponsoring to make this possible for the 200 kids who live in Moultrie County. Read More