Category Archives: Community
Danville Council: 50 Minute “Members’ Comments” Session Turns into One-on-One Debate; Mayor Williams vs Alderman Ahrens
ABOVE: Mayor Rickey Williams, Jr and Alderman Doug Ahrens ended up in a one-on-one debate during “Committee Members Comments.” The final item on Tuesday (July 22nd) night’s Da...
Jul 22, 2025
Danville Committee to Vote on Buying Former VFW building, Security Cameras for Parks
THE FOLLOWING IS A NEWS-GAZETTE ARTICLE BY JENNIFER BAILEY ABOVE: The city of Danville is looking to purchase the former VFW building on Pine Street for economic development. DANVILLE - ...
Jul 22, 2025
LISTEN: Danielle Diskey on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday
July 21, 2025- Danielle Diskey, YMCA director of development and marketing, joined co-hosts Matt Bennett & John Ellis on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about the YMCA's upcoming Backpac...
Jul 21, 2025
LISTEN: Desiree Wright on Thee Morris Code
July 9th, 2025- Desir'ee Wright, from the DCLI Institute joined co-hosts Dr. Juanita Morris & Dr. Jeremy Morris on Thee Morris Code to talk about her DCLI summer experience & the return of the...
Jul 09, 2025
Do Something Great Award nominations open until May 23rd
May 20, 2025 - Nominations for the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation Do Something Great Awards are being accepted through May 23rd. The Do Something Great Awards, hosted by the Heart of Illinois ...
May 20, 2025
LISTEN: DPS61 Prep Academy students on Thee Morris Code
April 23, 2025- Ashley Grayned of Decatur Public Schools and students Sanai Fluker, Kaylani Dawson and Si'Anna Jackson joined co-hosts Dr. Juanita Morris & Dr. Jeremy Morris on Thee Morris Code to...
Apr 23, 2025
Macon County Conservation District celebrates Earth Day with 44th Annual Festival of Spring
April 21, 2025 - The Macon County Conservation District, co-sponsored by the Decatur Area Audubon Society, will be celebrating Earth Day with the 44th Annual Festival of Spring on April 26 from 12-4pm...
Apr 21, 2025
LISTEN: Rikki Parker on Thee Morris Code
April 16, 2025- Rikki Parker from the Children's Museum of IL, joined co-hosts Dr. Juanita Morris & Dr. Jeremy Morris on Thee Morris Code to talk about the upcoming Duck Derby, hosted by the Child...
Apr 16, 2025
LISTEN: Jacob Watkins on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday
April 14, 2025- Jacob Watkins, Millikin student, & YMCA intern, joined co-hosts Matt Bennett & Michael Breheny on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about the upcoming "Throwdown At The...
Apr 14, 2025
LISTEN: Rikki Parker on Thee Morris Code
April 9, 2025- Rikki Parker from the Children's Museum of IL, joined co-hosts Dr. Juanita Morris & Dr. Jeremy Morris on Thee Morris Code to talk about upcoming events her work for the Children's M...
Apr 09, 2025