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African-American history class gets Untold Stories grant

Grant will support the research, design and construction of exhibits depicting Black history created by Mount Zion class.

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Macon County Board pursues broadband access for rural areas

The Macon County Board is working with Shelby Electric Cooperative to get broadband internet to residents in southern Macon County.

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Community Foundation to highlight Untold Stories

The Community Foundation of Macon County is launching a year-long project called Untold Stories that will focus on the personal history and experience of local underrepresented people.

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Rotary Club of Decatur sponsoring two Ukranian families

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - The Rotary Club of Decatur is sponsoring two Ukranian families, both single mothers with children.

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Inchy the Bookworm Vending Machine debuts at South Shores School

Inchy the Bookworm Vending Machine is open for business at South Shores School. Students can earn the special gold coin needed to buy a book through good attendance, good behavior

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Community Foundation of Macon County distributes 26 grants

Macon County Food Insecurity Fund distributed 26 grants to alleviate food insecurity in the community.

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Grants worth $150,000 will go to nonprofits

Awards being made by the Impact100 grant fund of The Community Foundation of Macon County.

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BUSINESS ACHIEVEMENTS: Local groups, businesses earn national honors

Business Achievements celebrate new hires, promotions and business and employee honors.

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Decatur Special Education take part in first SOAR activities

Special Olympics Illinois and the Macon Piatt Special Education District hosted the Service Outreach Awareness Retreat, or SOAR.

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Dina Fryman creates customes for Theater 7

Dina Fryman has been an important member of the local theater group for more than 40 years.

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