Author Archives: Michelle Mitchell

January 11, 2021 - Registration for 2021 Spring Arts Classes from the Decatur Area Arts Council is now open. Currently, classes are intended to meet in person. All health guidelines will be followed. ...

January 11, 2021 - New legislation is encouraging the continued use of ballot drop-off boxes. The measure would allow local election authorities to make the drop-off boxes used in the November electio...

January 11, 2021 - A committee that oversees the state's unemployment agency is refraining from providing public oversight while the state's Attorney General and the FBI investigate fraud in the syste...

January 11, 2021 - Millikin University has partnered with SHIELD Illinois to implement a COVID-19 saliva-based testing program that will be available to students beginning today. Millikin employees wi...

January 8, 2021 - Many small business owners got into the business because they are passionate about the product they make or the service they provide. As they start to have the success they need to h...

January 8, 2021 - Escape rooms were a hot ticket pre-pandemic, and will surely rebound once people are able to get out and about. People are craving a social experience right now. But, you don't have ...

January 8, 2021 - Richie Wolf of the Macon County Conservation District joined Byers & Co to talk about the recreational activities available outdoors.

January 8, 2021 - DPS61 says it plans to return to in-classroom instruction beginning January 19th. Students will also be offered a virtual-only option. Even though students who choose to do so can re...

January 7, 2021 - The Macon County Farm Bureau has announced its annual scholarships and the deadlines. Students must be majoring in an agricultural-related field to be eligible to apply. Macon County...

January 7, 2021 - Governor J.B. Pritzker said that if the COVID-19 numbers go on without a spike, Illinois regions may be able to lift certain mitigations on January 15. After Thanksgiving, Illinois d...