Category Archives: Community
LISTEN: Clay Gerhard of the Park District previews weekend activities on Byers & Co.
August 23, 2023 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co. to talk about scheduling changes due to heat, this weekend's glow golf and ropes night at Overlook Adventure Park, up...
Aug 23, 2023
'Monarch Madness' festival coming to Rock Springs to celebrate the iconic pollinator
August 22, 2023 - Rock Springs Conservation Area, in collaboration with Macon County 4-H and the University of Illinois Extension's Master Gardeners, will host 'Monarch Madness' on Saturday, September...
Aug 22, 2023
Millikin announces 2023-2024 performing arts lineup
August 22, 2023 - Millikin University has announced the lineup for this school year's performing arts season, packed with live entertainment, arts and music for all ages. "We're mixing things up at Ki...
Aug 22, 2023
Overlook Adventure Park to host glow-in-the-dark ropes course and mini golf August 26
August 22, 2023 - Overlook Adventure Park will be lit up in neon after hours this Saturday, August 26, inviting families for an evening of fun in the dark. Visitors can play mini golf or take to the S...
Aug 22, 2023
University of Illinois Extension to offer fall food preservation course in Macon County
August 22, 2023 - The University of Illinois Extension office will soon be bringing food preservation and storage courses to Macon County. At the free workshop, offered from 6-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, ...
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City Council approves roadwork bids, OKO neighborhood demolitions at August 21 meeting
August 22, 2023 - The Decatur City Council approved bids for roadwork on 16 city streets, the demolition of structures in the Old King's Orchard neighborhood and several sewer system repairs at its Au...
Aug 22, 2023
LISTEN: Dale Colee previews Pharmacy Facts with Friends on Byers & Co.
August 22, 2023 - Dale Colee joined Byers & Co. to talk about the pharmacy's 50%-off summer sale, their Stone Thrown Forward Golf Outing and a preview of tonight's Pharmacy Facts with Friends. Lis...
Aug 22, 2023
LISTEN: Wayne Kent on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday
August 21, 2023- Wayne Kent joined co-hosts Kevin Breheny & John West on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about his first-hand experiences in regards to the War in Ukraine. Listen to the ...
Aug 21, 2023
LISTEN: Kersey Bass, Bennie Smith, & Johnette Mitchell on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday
August 21, 2023- The Black Business Month series continues as Johnette Mitchell, Kersey Bass, & Bennie Smith joined co-hosts Kevin Breheny & John West on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to h...
Aug 21, 2023
Macon County Conservation District to host open house for Fort Daniel wetland project
August 21, 2023 - The Macon County Conservation District will soon unveil its plans for wetland restoration at Fort Daniel Conservation Area at an open house on Tuesday, August 29. Starting at 5 p.m.,...
Aug 21, 2023