Eldorado Street to get facelift, expect travel delays Donnette Beckett Apr 5, 2024 Apr 5, 2024 0 × The E-edition is available to you every morning and is updated throughout the day Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save DECATUR — Work will begin Tuesday, April 9, on upgrades to Eldorado Street from North Fairview Avenue to Church Street.kAmp44@C5:?8 E@ E96 k2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^:5@E]:==:?@:D]8@G^Q E2C86ElQ03=2?<Qmx==:?@:D s6A2CE>6?E @7 %C2?DA@CE2E:@?k^2m[ E96 Sg]b >:==:@? AC@;64E H:== :?4=F56 C6DFC724:?8 @7 E96 C@25H2J[ FA8C2565 EC277:4 D:8?2=D 2?5 p>6C:42? H:E9 s:D23:=:E:6D D:56H2=< C2>AD]k^AmkAmQ~?6 =2?6 @7 EC277:4 H:== 36 >2:?E2:?65 :? 6249 5:C64E:@? 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July 1972 1972: I-72 ceremonies near Brush College Road and Routes 47-48. June 1972 1972: Outdated sign June 1976 1976: Dead end of old Route 36. March 1969 1969: Routes for I-72 are suggested March 1975 1975: Governor Walker opens segment of I-72. May 1974 1974: Central Illinois Council of Laborers strike slow down I-72 construction. Nov. 1971 1971: Interstate 72 ceremony set Nov. 1973 1973: Aerial view of I-72 construction and water treatment plant. Oct. 1972 1972: Support pillars being poured. Sept. 1975 1975: Interstate I-72 skeleton shows up Sept. 1976 1976: Aerial of two rest areas near Argenta-Oreana. Contact Donnette Beckett at (217) 421-6983. Follow her on Twitter: @donnettebHR 0 Comments Love 0 Funny 0 Wow 0 Sad 0 Angry 0 Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. 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That's What She Said to highlight life stories of Macon County women Ten women will be featured during the inaugural That’s What She Said program Saturday at the Lincoln Square Theater.
Macon Co. groups gather to bring attention to Child Abuse prevention A wreath hanging on the north side of the Macon County Courthouse was lit with blue lights to honor the Child Abuse Prevention Month.
