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Mission Outreach highlights the impact of donated medical supplies globally

In 2025, Mission Outreach, based in Springfield, Illinois, has made significant contributions to global health by shipping essential medical equipment and supplies worldwide.

By Macon Reporter | Apr 25, 2025

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HSHS St. Mary's offers sports physicals for Macon County's student-athletes

HSHS St. Mary's Hospital AthletiCare is offering $25 cash sports physicals for student-athletes in several Macon County schools.

By Macon Reporter | Apr 23, 2025

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St. Mary’s Hospital to host gently used sale on April 30 and May 1

By Macon Reporter | Apr 11, 2025

The Partners of HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital are organizing a "Gently Used Sale" set for April 30 and May 1.

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HSHS St. Mary's Hospital awarded for excellence in cardiac CT imaging

By Macon Reporter | Mar 31, 2025

HSHS St. Mary's Hospital has been awarded the HeartFlow Inc. Cardiac CT Quality Award for its outstanding excellence in cardiac CT imaging.

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HSHS St. Mary's Hospital extends outpatient lab hours for greater patient accessibility

By Macon Reporter | Mar 31, 2025

HSHS St. Mary's Hospital has announced an expansion of its outpatient laboratory hours, aimed at enhancing convenience and accessibility for patients.

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State Rep. Deering on trans locker room scandal: ‘We should be keeping girls' locker rooms safe’

By Macon Reporter reports | Mar 26, 2025

State Rep. Regan Deering (R-Decatur) is making her stance on girls' safety in schools clear.

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Deering on Homeschool Act: ‘HB 2827 sets a terrifying precedent that forces the government to be involved in the education of students’

By Macon Reporter reports | Mar 21, 2025

State Rep. Regan Deering (R-Macon) is voicing strong opposition to the Homeschool Act - HB 2827, a piece of legislation that seeks to impose stricter oversight on homeschooling families in Illinois.

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HSHS Good Shepherd offers free at-home colorectal cancer tests during awareness month

By Macon Reporter | Mar 6, 2025

HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital is offering free at-home screening tests during Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in March.

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State Rep. Deering: Pritzker calling Republicans 'Nazis' was 'hateful and divisive rhetoric'

By Macon Reporter | Feb 26, 2025

State Rep. Regan Deering (R-Decatur) said "Gov. J.B. Pritkzer's (D) use of the term "Nazis" to describe supporters of President Donald Trump (R) was 'hateful and divisive.'"

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HSHS Home Care launches 'Cram the Car' food drive for February

By Macon Reporter | Feb 20, 2025

HSHS Home Care is conducting its annual "Cram the Car" food drive this February, aligning with National Canned Food Month.

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Sen. Rose: ‘Madigan ruled with an iron fist which has effectively destroyed a once great state’

By Chambana Sun Reports | 3 months ago

State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) said former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan "ruled with an iron fist which has effectively destroyed a once great state."

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State Rep. Deering: ‘Madigan ran his political and government operations like a criminal enterprise’

By Macon Reporter reports | Feb 17, 2025

State Rep. Regan Deering (R-Decatur) is speaking out against the ongoing culture of corruption she believes was fostered by former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.

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State Rep. Deering on Madigan trial verdict: 'Madigan's corruption wasn't victimless'

By Macon Reporter | Feb 13, 2025

Illinois State House District 88 Representative Regan Deering commented on the verdict in Michael Madigan's federal trial, stating, "Illinois needs real change, and the people deserve leaders willing to fight for it."

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Chocolate extravaganza bake sale set for February 13

By Macon Reporter | Jan 27, 2025

The annual Cheers for Chocolate Extravaganza bake sale organized by the Partners of HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital is scheduled for Thursday, February 13.

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State Rep. Caulkins comments on deterioration of Illinois during final days in office: ‘I'm just a guy who's sat there and watched this’

By Macon Reporter reports | Jan 4, 2025

On Jan. 8 the Illinois General Assembly will be absent one of its most prominent contrarian voices when State Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) is no longer in the legislative body.

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Senator-Elect Li Arellano Jr.: 'Biden has granted clemency to Rita Crundwell, the former Dixon Comptroller who stole $54 million'

By Macon Reporter | Dec 16, 2024

State Senator-Elect Li Arellano Jr. reacted to the pardon of Rita Crundwell in a December 12 Facebook post, stating, "Granting her full freedom, well before her sentence is fully served, is another slap in the face of those who fight for...

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State Rep. Dan Ugaste: 'Illinois is full of amazing individuals and communities that make our state a wonderful place to call home'

By Macon Reporter | Dec 10, 2024

Rep. Dan Ugaste highlighted a report on Illinois' community cohesion in a Facebook post dated December 6, stating, "We can build an even brighter future for Illinois families by growing opportunities, reducing burdensome taxes, and ensuring every...

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Shelly Baldwin joins Prairie Cardiovascular's team in Decatur

By Macon Reporter | Dec 3, 2024

Prairie Cardiovascular has announced the addition of Shelly Baldwin, DNP, to their team in Decatur.

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St. Mary's hosts annual memorial service for lost infants

By Macon Reporter | Nov 21, 2024

HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital is set to hold the Share Holiday Memorial Service on Friday, December 6 at 6 p.m. The event will take place in St. Mary’s Chapel and aims to honor babies lost during pregnancy, at birth, or in early infancy.

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Star lighting ceremony at HSHS St. Mary's set for December 5

By Macon Reporter | Nov 19, 2024

HSHS St. Mary’s Foundation will host its annual Star Lighting Ceremony at 6 p.m. on Thursday, December 5.

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St. Mary’s Hospital to host gently used sale on April 30 and May 1

HSHS St. Mary's Hospital awarded for excellence in cardiac CT imaging

HSHS St. Mary's Hospital extends outpatient lab hours for greater patient accessibility

State Rep. Deering on trans locker room scandal: ‘We should be keeping girls' locker rooms safe’

Deering on Homeschool Act: ‘HB 2827 sets a terrifying precedent that forces the government to be involved in the education of students’

HSHS Good Shepherd offers free at-home colorectal cancer tests during awareness month

State Rep. Deering: Pritzker calling Republicans 'Nazis' was 'hateful and divisive rhetoric'

HSHS Home Care launches 'Cram the Car' food drive for February

Sen. Rose: ‘Madigan ruled with an iron fist which has effectively destroyed a once great state’

State Rep. Deering: ‘Madigan ran his political and government operations like a criminal enterprise’

State Rep. Deering on Madigan trial verdict: 'Madigan's corruption wasn't victimless'

Chocolate extravaganza bake sale set for February 13

State Rep. Caulkins comments on deterioration of Illinois during final days in office: ‘I'm just a guy who's sat there and watched this’

Senator-Elect Li Arellano Jr.: 'Biden has granted clemency to Rita Crundwell, the former Dixon Comptroller who stole $54 million'

State Rep. Dan Ugaste: 'Illinois is full of amazing individuals and communities that make our state a wonderful place to call home'

Shelly Baldwin joins Prairie Cardiovascular's team in Decatur

St. Mary's hosts annual memorial service for lost infants

Star lighting ceremony at HSHS St. Mary's set for December 5

Just over $13.4 million in County School Facility Tax collected in 2024 for Macon County

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