December 4, 2025 - Ahead of the second firearm deer season and other upcoming hunting periods, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is urging hunters to comply with state laws and guidelines related to technology use in the field. The agency highlighted three key areas of concern: drones, artificial inte...

December 4, 2025 - The Heart of Illinois Community Foundation and the Untold Stories Committee hosted a public ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 4, to unveil the second historical marker on the Macon County African American Heritage Trail. This marker honors Judge James Benton Parsons and Black educators. The new marker is in...

December 4, 2025 - Voting is now underway for the Decatur Area Arts Council's Christmas Card Lane exhibit in Preston Jackson Park in downtown Decatur. The outdoor exhibit features 4-by-6-foot wooden "cards" designed by local artists and groups. The cards will be on display throughout December. The community h...

December 4, 2025 - New this holiday season, the Children's Museum of Illinois will offer sock skating. The sock skating rink, set up in the mess hall, will be open during usual hours of operation and is included in the price of admission. Families can glide on synthetic ice while enjoying an indoor winter wonderland fr...

December 4, 2025 - Theatre 7, in cooperation with the Decatur Area Arts Council will present a radio play based on "It's A Wonderful Life" in December. The shows, presented by Hickory Point Bank, will be held on Saturday December 13th at 2pm and 7pm and Sunday December 14th at 2pm on the third floor of the D...

December 4, 2025 -The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) will host the Illinois Product Holiday Market December 5th-7th. The Illinois Product Holiday Market will be held indoors at Springfield's Union Station, 500 East Madison Street, due to near-freezing temperatures in the weekend forecast. Union Station is lo...

December 3, 2025 - Decatur Earthmover Credit Union will present the annual Downtown Decatur Lighted Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 6th. The parade will begin with lineup at 2:30 p.m., followed by step-off at 4:00 p.m. The parade will be preceeded by the Fleet Feet Santa Shuffle Run. The parade route will start...

December 3, 2025 - President and CEO of Decatur Memorial Hospital, Tanya Andricks joined Dr. Ted Clark and Dr. Brandon Koser on Byers & Co to discuss Dr. Koser's recent appointment to DMH Chief Medical Officer. Koser is filling the role once held by Dr. Clark, who was also recently promoted to Senior Vice Presiden...

December 3, 2025 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about the start of Trees on the Tees tonight, as well as his recent honor from the City of Decatur with the Stephen Decatur Medallion. Listen to the podcast now!

December 2, 2025 -The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is advising residents to take precautions when shopping online during the holiday season, citing an increased risk of cybercrime as more consumers rely on digital retailers. IDOR Director David Harris said the weeks surrounding the holidays are among the most ...