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Butterfly release events at HSHS hospitals offer community remembrance

HSHS Home Care is inviting community members to partake in a series of butterfly release ceremonies across central Illinois.

By Macon Reporter | May 2, 2025

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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

By Macon Reporter | Apr 23, 2025

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

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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 | 5 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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House to review HB0016 introduced by Chris Miller on Jan. 9

By Macon Reporter | Jan 10, 2025

House Bill HB0016, backed by Chris Miller, was introduced in the Illinois House on Jan. 9, according to the Illinois General Assembly.

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Chris Miller introduces HB1220 in House on Jan. 9—here’s what you need to know

By Macon Reporter | Jan 10, 2025

The Illinois House introduced House Bill HB1220 on Jan. 9, with Chris Miller as the lead sponsor.

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HB1160 presented by Chris Miller on Jan. 9 in the House

By Macon Reporter | Jan 10, 2025

The Illinois House introduced House Bill HB1160 on Jan. 9, with Chris Miller as the lead sponsor.

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House to discuss HB0014 first read by Chris Miller on Jan. 9

By Macon Reporter | Jan 10, 2025

House Bill HB0014, backed by Chris Miller, was introduced in the Illinois House on Jan. 9, according to the Illinois General Assembly.

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House to review HB0015 introduced by Chris Miller on Jan. 9

By Macon Reporter | Jan 10, 2025

The Illinois House introduced House Bill HB0015 on Jan. 9, with Chris Miller as the lead sponsor.