Category Archives: Community
LISTEN: Crossing Healthcare Prescription Produce Program is Growing
June 29, 2022 - Allison Raiha of Crossing Healthcare and intern, Hope Rasmussen, talk about the growth of their Prescription Produce Program and the construction of a new greenhouse. Listen to the pod...
Jun 29, 2022
Community members hold reproductive rights rally
June 28, 2022- In light of the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade, the landmark ruling that established the constitutional right to abortion, community members in Decatur came together to hold...
Jun 28, 2022
Richland Community College holding Farmer's Market through September
June 28, 2022- The Richland Farmer's Market is currently being held every Tuesday from 3 pm to 6:30 pm, and will continue through September. The market is hosted by Richland Student Farms and being he...
Jun 28, 2022
WATCH: Jerry J. Dawson Civic Leadership Institute Students Experience VIRTRA Police Simulations
June 28, 2022 - Students with DPS61's Jerry J. Dawson Civic Leadership Institute Law Enforcement Program had the opportunity to undergo VIRTRA Police simulations at the Macon County Law Enforcement Tr...
Jun 28, 2022
LISTEN: Community Foundation Update on Byers & Co
June 28, 2022 - Dr. Gail Fyke of Millikin and Rachel Moran of the Community Foundation joined Byers & Co to talk about how Fyke was inspired to start the Public Painted Pianos Project in Macon Cou...
Jun 28, 2022
LISTEN: Ride & Run on Byers & Co
June 28, 2022 - Kyle May of Fleet Feet talks about new shoes, sweatbands, inventory sales, and scheduled runs. Cole Daniels of Spin City Cycles talks about new technology for bikes, cycling shoes, and...
Jun 28, 2022
City Speaks Out on Decatur Ambulance Service Dissolving
June 27, 2022 - Decatur City Manager Scot Wrighton spoke regarding the Decatur Ambulance Service (DAS) dissolving. The ambulance working group is meeting again Tuesday and will release more informatio...
Jun 27, 2022
Tuesday is Primary Election Day
June 27, 2022 - Tuesday is Primary Election Day in Macon County, the voter's chance to determine who will be on the ballot in November. In Illinois, when you vote in a primary, you state your affiliat...
Jun 27, 2022
City Manager Scot Wrighton on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday
June 27, 2022- City Manager Scot Wrighton joined co-hosts Kevin Breheny & John West on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about rising gas prices, the governor's plan to transition to green...
Jun 27, 2022
Macon County now rated at high COVID-19 community level
June 27, 2022 - According to the CDC, Macon County is now rated at High Community Level for COVID-19. IDPH is reporting a total of 20 counties rated at High Community Level. Those include some of the ...
Jun 27, 2022