A new committee has been formed to help study the safety of Route 48 from Taylorville to Decatur. Taylorville Mayor Bruce Barry, in a press release, says that the committee will consist of law enforcement officers from the Illinois State Police, Christian County Sheriff, Macon County Sheriff, Police Chiefs, and the Mayors of Morrisonville, Stonington, Blue Mound, and Taylorville.

Mayor Barry has also invited IDOT Personnel, Congressman Rodney Davis, State Senator Doris Turner, State Representative Avery Bourne, and State Representative Sue Scherer. The meeting is set to take place at 4 PM on Tuesday, June 1st at the Taylorville Fire House at 202 North Main Street.

All interested parties are encouraged to attend. If you have any questions, please contact the Mayor’s Office.