The next phase of COVID-19 vaccinations has begun in DeWitt and Piatt Counties, and those 75 years of age and older along with essential workforce personnel can call the health department for appointments to receive the vaccine.
The City of Monticello has commissioned a firm to draft a master plan for Robert C. Burke Memorial Park, a six-acre recreation area around the Monticello Family Aquatic Center that currently includes basketball and tennis courts, a sand volleyball court and playground.
Allerton Public Library is not taking any appointments at this time for AARP Tax Preparation Services. The AARP representatives and library staff are still evaluating how to provide a safe environment for both the AARP Volunteers and the citizens.
Sheila Greenwood says her upcoming retirement as the Bement school superintendent is not an end to her lifelong book, but the beginning of a new chapter yet to be written.
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SignUpGenius site to be used for Phase 1B
Indoor dining allowed in Tier 1; Vaccine Phase 1B starting Jan. 25
The communities where Exelon Generation employees live and work will receive more than $4.4 million to support critical needs, thanks to the nuclear power plant employees and the Exelon Foundation. The nuclear power plant employees pledged more than $2.9 million to over 2,000 different chari…
A COVID-19 mass vaccination clinic for Piatt County school staff members on Jan. 22 will be a good test for future efforts in vaccinating other segments of the population, according to the local health department.
Residents and staff at the Piatt County Nursing Home began receiving their first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday morning. Walgreens administered the vaccine.
Members of the Piatt County board committees, appointed last month by Chairman Ray Spencer, including the following:
U.S. Representative Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) today (Wednesday) voted “no” on the article of impeachment against President Trump. The impeachment was approved 232-197 in the U.S. House, which sets up a trial in the Senate.
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The Piatt County board approved a 625-foot tower tip height limit for wind turbines at its meeting Wednesday, but sent shadow flicker recommendations back to its zoning board of appeals for further consideration.
A major portion of Mansfield will get new water mains as part of a $970,000 replacement project.
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis said he spends more time lately battling lies than fighting for the truth.