Category Archives: Community

LISTEN: Melverta Wilkins
October 1, 2021 - Melverta Wilkins joined Byers & Co to talk about the Sista Girls & Friends Sista Girls Strut event that combines a walk to raise awareness for numerous causes and vaccination...
Michelle Mitchell Oct 01, 2021

Horace Livingston nominated for addition to the Decatur Hall of Fame
September 30, 2021 - History of the Heartland and the African-American Cultural & Genealogical Society Museum of Illinois have nominated the late Horace Livingston, Jr. for addition to the Decatur...
Michelle Mitchell Sep 30, 2021

WSOY Food Drive: 20 years of memories
September 29, 2021 - Serving the community has always been goal number one for the WSOY Community Food Drive. However, those who aided the growth of the drive remember how it all came to be. From crea...
Sep 29, 2021

Impact of WSOY Food Drive felt by smaller pantries
September 29, 2021 - As the WSOY Food Drive approaches its 20th year of serving the community, those who participate in receiving and utilizing the funds look forward to another exciting year of succe...
Sep 29, 2021

Pharmacy Facts with Friends featuring Amy Schneider, Director of Family Investment Program at Northeast Community Fund and her client Emma
LISTEN: Amy Schneider, Director of Family Investment Program at Northeast Community Program and her client, Emma, joined co-hosts Dale Colee & Lauren Young on Pharmacy Facts with Friends to discus...
Sep 28, 2021

LISTEN: Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday featuring Shamika Madison, Boys and Girls Club
LISTEN: Shamika Madison, from the Boys and Girls Club, joined hosts Kevin Breheny & Joe Dively on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday, to discuss the Cinderella Project. Other guests included: Cyrus...
Sep 27, 2021

Decatur hosts first annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
September 26, 2021- Sunday kicked off the first annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration at Fairview Park Pavilion #1. The Celebration was hosted by a group of community leaders who represent the Hi...
Sep 26, 2021

LISTEN: SportTalk featuring Scott Broyles, Fitness Center Director & PED Instructor at Richland Community College
Scott Broyles, Fitness Center Director & PED Instructor at Richland Community College, joined hosts Mark Tupper & Tim Cain on SportTalk to discuss Operation Obstacle, which addresses veteran s...
Sep 23, 2021

Minority Mentor Protege Program at Richland assists entrepreneurs in following their passion
September 22, 2021 - This evening at Richland Community College was the final night of the five-week Minority Mentor Protege Program, an entrepreneurial mindset workshop. The workshop was hosted by Je...
Michelle Mitchell Sep 22, 2021

Volunteers needed for WSOY Community Food Drive
September 22, 2021 - The WSOY Community Food Drive needs volunteers at the Airport Plaza Kroger on Friday, October 8 to collect donations. Those who wish to volunteer can sign up for a two-hour shift ...
Sep 22, 2021