Category Archives: Community
Rock Springs Nature Center and Programs Closed Through End of Year. . But Enjoy the Trails!
December 3, 2020 - With the Illinois Department of Public Health asking people to stay home as much as possible and avoid group gatherings, the Macon County Conservation District has decided to close ...
Dec 03, 2020
Students Help Family Business During Pandemic
By Dane Lisser November 30, 2020 -Small businesses are facing an unprecedented economic disruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For months, many small businesses have seen a decline in sales and a la...
Nov 30, 2020
LISTEN: Natalie Beck of the Community Foundation on Do Something Great Awards
December 15, 2020 - Natalie Beck of the Community Foundation joined Byers and Co to talk about honoring those that give in the community with the "Do Something Great" Awards as well as the distributio...
Nov 23, 2020
Santa Claus Coming To Transfer House. Click for Hours!
November 19, 2020 - Santa Claus is coming to town! Well. . . to the Transfer House in Downtown Decatur. Because of COVID-19, Santa wants to make sure everyone stays safe, so masks and social distancin...
Nov 19, 2020
Park District Hosting Trees on the Tees at Hickory Point Golf Course
November 10, 2020 - Decatur Park District and Hickory Point Golf Course are hosting Trees on the Tees, an outdoor, socially-distant way to enjoy a festival of decorated trees. Trees on the Tees will b...
Nov 10, 2020
Christmas Walk Cancelled Due To COVID-19
November 3, 2020 - The 2020 Downtown Decatur Christmas Committee has announced that the Downtown Christmas Walk will be canceled this year due to COVID. Sponsors of the Downtown Decatur Christmas para...
Nov 03, 2020
Racial Equity Fund Grants Awarded Honoring Vinnie and Debra Barbee
October 30, 2020 - Today, a gift of $4,000 in honor of Vinnie and Debra Barbee and the work they do was made to the Water Street Mission to help assist with feeding the homeless. An additional gift of...
Oct 30, 2020
Vespers To Present Virtual Performance December 5-6
By Dane Lisser October 26, 2020 - For more than 60 years, Millikin University's Vespers has signaled the start of the holiday season in central Illinois. With just over 6,500 attendees each year, Vesp...
Oct 26, 2020
Decatur Area Arts Council Hosting Third Annual Christmas Card Lane
September 29, 2020 - The Decatur Area Arts Council has announced its 3rd annual community art project Christmas Card Lane for this holiday season. The event will be an outdoor exhibit and competition ...
Sep 29, 2020
Big Blue Backpacks Kicks Off Year Five In Addressing Food Insecurity
By Dane Lisser September 11, 2020 - Big Blue Backpacks, a Millikin University based organization seeking to address food insecurity in the Decatur, Ill., community and the lives of children and famili...
Sep 11, 2020