Category Archives: Community

Community Foundation of Macon County Featured In Statewide Video
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...
Jul 08, 2021

LISTEN: Decatur Police Chief Jim Getz
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.
Michelle Mitchell Jul 08, 2021

LISTEN: Midstate Soccer to host Goalkeeper Wars this weekend.
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...
Michelle Mitchell Jul 07, 2021

Macon County Farm Bureau, Warrensburg Latham High School hosting community blood drives
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 ...
Michelle Mitchell Jul 06, 2021

Homestead Prairie Farm at Rock Springs Conservation Area hosting Preschool Peepers: Fruits and Veggies
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...
Michelle Mitchell Jul 06, 2021

LGBTQ+ Community Celebrates Pride in Downtown Decatur
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...
Jul 02, 2021

Pritzker announces expansion of financial assistance for families seeking child care
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...
Michelle Mitchell Jun 30, 2021

WATCH: The Hot25 - Children's Museum of Illinois
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
Jun 28, 2021

Macon County Conservation District Board announces new Executive Director
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...
Michelle Mitchell Jun 25, 2021

LISTEN: Stacey Young, Decatur Park District's Board of Commissioners President
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.
Michelle Mitchell Jun 21, 2021