Author Archives: Michelle Mitchell

January 14, 2021 - The United Way of Illinois is launching a '21 Week Equity Challenge' next week. Following a year of unrest and strife, this free, online learning program will provide lessons and re...

January 13, 2021 - Lake Decatur's low water levels have shown people that there is a need for cleanup below the dam. Local resident Steve Nichols has started a Facebook group to bring volunteers toget...

January 13, 2021 - The Decatur Regional Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for their Chamber Annual Awards. Winners this year will be selected in each of these seven categories: Entrepre...

January 13, 2021 - The Decatur Family YMCA purchased nine Aerus Guardian air purification systems to help combat viruses and airborne contaminates - including the COVID-19 virus. Cleared by the FDA to...

January 13, 2021 - The Illinois Department of Public Health is now reporting coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination data on its website, with data to be updated daily and additional data to be pro...

January 13, 2021 - Scott Morgan of Springfield Clinic joined Byers & Co to talk about his path to becoming a urologist, kidney stones, and tips to better health.

Meet Kung Fu - a 2-year-old handsome big boy that has been at the shelter since mid-December. Kung Fu has a bobbed tail, but he makes up for it with a big heart. He loves people, pets, cuddles, and li...

January 12, 2021 - With Christmas and New Year's over, what do you do with all of the cardboard boxes that have carried all your gifts and packages? More cardboard is being generated by homes rather t...

January 12, 2021 - The following is a statement from Dr. Paul Fregeau, Superintendent of Decatur Public Schools: "Good afternoon DPS family. We have an important update to share on our planned return ...

January 12, 2021 - High school students are invited to participate in a fun-filled two hours of empowerment by signing up for "Rise Up & Unify," a free youth leadership conference. The conference,...