Category Archives: Community

July 8, 2021 - The Community Foundation of Macon County was recently featured in a statewide video for its work in advancing racial equity, building solidarity, and sustaining change. The Community Fo...

July 8, 2021 - Police Chief Jim Getz joined Byers & Co to talk about his retirement, reflect on his career, and how he feels about the state of the force as he is leaving.

July 7, 2021 - This weekend, the Decatur Park District will host the 2nd Annual Midstate Soccer Goalkeeper Wars. Goalkeeper Wars is a tournament that focuses on the Goalkeepers' ability to serve the b...

July 6, 2021 - Macon County Farm Bureau and Warrensburg-Latham High school will each be hosting a community blood drive next week. Warrensburg Latham High School's community blood drive from 12:00 pm ...

July 6, 2021 - Young children with an adult buddy are invited to Homestead Prairie Farm at Rock Springs Conservation Area for Preschool Peepers: Fruits and Veggies on Sunday, July 18 at 2 pm. Where di...

July 2, 2021- Pride Month may be over, but the local LGBTQ+ community is far from finished celebrating. Several people came out to Central Park yesterday afternoon draped in pride flags, rainbows, and...

June 30, 2021 - Yesterday, Governor JB Pritzker announced a significant expansion of financial assistance for both families and providers that allow children to return to quality, affordable child car...

June 28, 2021 - The NowDecatur team headed to the Children's Museum of Illinois for the Hot25! Check out the video now! https://youtu.be/EZCVskaIUkI

June 25, 2021 - The Macon County Conservation District Board of Trustees announced Jerry Culp as the new Executive Director of the Macon County Conservation District. "We are very pleased that Jerry C...

June 21, 2021 - Stacey Young of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about their Juneteenth Celebration at the Devon and an incident at Splash Cove.