Author Archives: Michelle Mitchell
Horace "Buck" Livingston to be nominated for Decatur Hall of Fame
May 19, 2021 - History of the Heartland and the African-American Cultural & Genealogical Society Museum of Illinois plan to place the name of Horace Livingston to be considered for the Decatur Hal...
May 19, 2021
ADM announces completion of carbon capture and storage project
May 19, 2021 - ADM and the University of Illinois announced today the successful completion of the Illinois Basin - Decatur Project (IBDP), a carbon capture and storage (CCS) project designed to evalu...
May 19, 2021
Wet Nose Wednesday - Papa Giorgio
Papa Giorgio came to the shelter as a stray with a couple other cats. He is a little bit of a scaredy-cat, unsure of strangers and loud noises. He likes to take his introductions slow, waiting to come...
May 19, 2021
LISTEN: Brandon Barney of St. Teresa
May 19, 2021 - Brandon Barney of St. Teresa High School joined Byers & Co to talk about the week of the Mega Raffle, bundle packages, and the final Winning Wednesday winner is announced.
May 19, 2021
LISTEN: Macon County Clerk Josh Tanner
May 19, 2021 - Macon County Clerk Josh Tanner joined Byers & Co to talk about the process of securing fireworks permits and the pending case surrounding the sheriff's election.
May 19, 2021
Macon County Health Department offering vaccination clinic for ages 12 and older tomorrow
May 18, 2021 - The Macon County Health Department (MCHD) is offering the following Pfizer vaccination clinic for those 12 years and up. Wednesday, May 19, 2021 Location: MCHD (1221 E. Condit St. Decat...
May 18, 2021 National Cancer Institute / Unsplash
Pritzker says no plans to cut enhanced unemployment benefits
May 18, 2021 - Governor JB Pritzker says there are no plans to cut enhanced unemployment benefits for out-of-work Illinoisans. The Governor says there are many reasons why some people haven't gone bac...
May 18, 2021
Decatur Area Arts Council announces first in-person gallery event since March 2020
May 18, 2021 - The Decatur Area Arts Council is presenting an exhibit entitled "Discover MEXICO" from June 4-July 28 in the Anne Lloyd Gallery at the Madden Arts Center, 125 N. Water Street in downtow...
May 18, 2021
St. Teresa Coach Tom Noonan takes job at Millikin University
May 18, 2021 - Today, Tom Noonan notified the St. Teresa Administration that he is resigning his position as Head Boys' Basketball Coach at St. Teresa High School. Coach Noonan has recently accepted a...
May 18, 2021
Applications for Macon County Fireworks permits available
May 17, 2021 - Applications for Macon County Fireworks permits, for locations outside of incorporated areas of Macon County, are available in the Macon County Clerk's Office at the Macon County Office...
May 17, 2021