Author Archives: Michelle Mitchell
Young photographers invited to participate in 2021 Cream of the Crop Contest
June 22, 2021 - Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today reminded young photographers to submit their photo entries for the 2021 Cream of the Crop Contest by June 24. The contest encourages stu...
Jun 22, 2021
Sand Creek Conservation Area hosting Independence Day Hike
June 22, 2021 - Explore the trails at Sand Creek Conservation Area on an Independence Day Hike on Saturday, July 3 at 10 am. Join a naturalist to walk along the Paris-Springfield Road, one of the earl...
Jun 22, 2021
Upcoming Macon County Health Department vaccination clinics
June 22, 2021 - The Macon County Health Department (MCHD) is offering the following Pfizer vaccination clinics. Those who attend either clinic must return on July 14, 2021, to receive their second dos...
Jun 22, 2021
Symphony Orchestra Guild of Decatur holding instrument drive
June 21, 2021 - Symphony Orchestra Guild of Decatur is holding an instrument drive going on now through Wednesday, June 30. Gently used instruments may be brought to Decatur Area Arts Council. Donors ...
Jun 21, 2021
Jim Root sworn in as Macon County Sheriff
June 21, 2021 - Today at 11 am, Jim Root was sworn in as the Macon County Sheriff. After a tumultuous 2018 election, Sheriff Root will now take over Sheriff duties until the next election in 14 months...
Jun 21, 2021
LISTEN: Stacey Young, Decatur Park District's Board of Commissioners President
June 21, 2021 - Stacey Young of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about their Juneteenth Celebration at the Devon and an incident at Splash Cove.
Jun 21, 2021
Ready, Set, Grow Camp helps build foundation for future of agricultural industry
June 18, 2021 - Today was the final day of the Ready, Set, Grow Ag Camp at the Living Science Farm at Enterprise Elementary School. The program is a five-day excursion for 7th and 8th-grade students t...
Jun 18, 2021
LISTEN: Seth McMillan of the Andreas Ag Academy
June 18, 2021 - Seth McMillan of the Andreas Ag Academy joined Byers & Co to talk about academy enrollment, in-person learning, and summer opportunities for students.
Jun 18, 2021
Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater announces inaugural Juneteenth Multicultural Celebration
June 17, 2021 - The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater in Decatur, Illinois, has announced the inaugural Juneteenth Multicultural Celebration on Saturday, June 19, 2021, from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm. This event i...
Jun 17, 2021
Statewide unemployment rate unchanged in May
June 17, 2021 -The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate remained at 7.1 percent, while nonfarm payrolls were down -7,900 in May, based on prelim...
Jun 17, 2021