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Pillsbury Mills site receives $2.6 million for clean-up, demolition
The Pillsbury Project has just taken a huge step forward in the safe demolition of the Pillsbury Mills, with over two million in funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency going toward cleaning up the last environmental dangers and begin demolition in the fall. Through the EPA Brownfield Cleanup Grant program, Moving Pillsbury Forward, a not-for-profit grassroots group, applied and was awarded the full asking point of $2,652,300 in grants, the total amount the group still needed...
Decatur looking for volunteers for trash pick-up
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — The city of Decatur is looking for volunteers for neighborhood clean-ups later this summer. The city is doing a series of neighborhood clean-ups on Fridays to remove trash and debris. The first one will be this Friday, May 31, in the Torrence Park and Fans Field neighborhoods. “These cleanups lead to […]
Decatur Public School Board continues discussion on repairs and updates for buildings
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND)- One year ago, this week Decatur Public Schools closed Dennis Kaleidoscope and Mosaic campuses, due to serious structural dangers. Students have been attending class at the District's Garfield Alternative School and modular classrooms installed outside. Instead of beginning immediate repairs, DPS 61 chose to conduct a structural...
Decatur Public Library fun upcoming events
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — It’s a first for the Decatur Public Library. Joining ciLiving with what’s happening in today’s Page Turners is Programming Librarian Katie Eytchison. From Decatur Public Library:. The “Songwriters in the Round” Event is on May 31st at 6 pm at Decatur Public...
Boat races expected to boost economy in Decatur
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — With the return of the boat races in Decatur local leaders are expecting a big boost of the local economy. "It's been so long since we have had boat races here. so we really don't know what to expect." said, Decatur Mayor Julie Moore-Wolfe. Anticipation...
City of Clinton hosting electronic recycling event
CLINTON, Ill. (WCIA) — The City of Clinton is collaborating with a computer recycling organization to offer the community a chance to recycle their electronics. The city and Midwest Computer Recycling will be hosting a collection event for unwanted electronics that will be recycled into new electronics. It will take place Saturday from 9 a.m. […]
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