Category Archives: Community

Oglesby Mansion celebrating the governor's 199th birthday July 23
July 19, 2023 - The Gov. Richard J. Oglesby Mansion will host a 199th birthday celebration in honor of the governor himself on Sunday, July 23. From 1-4 p.m., the mansion's board will welcome historia...
Jul 19, 2023

Economic Development Corporation launches new job board
July 18, 2023 - The Economic Development Corporation of Decatur-Macon County (EDC) has launched a new job board to help promote job opportunities in Macon County. 25 local businesses and nearly 400 jo...
Jul 18, 2023

LISTEN: Dave Wendt of the Village of Forsyth on Byers & Co.
July 18, 2023 - Dave Wendt of the Village of Forsyth joined Byers & Co. to talk about public transportation, their annual disc golf tournament and relationships with other communities. Listen to t...
Jul 18, 2023

LISTEN: Dan Watkins on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday
July 17, 2023- Dan Watkins, executive of God's Shelter of Love joined co-host Kevin Breheny on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about the shelter's 32 year anniversary. Listen to the podcast ...
Jul 17, 2023

LISTEN: Michael Scherer & Zach Garrett on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday
July 17, 2023- Local musicians Michael Scherer & Zach Garrett, joined host Kevin Breheny on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to preview their new album and upcoming concerts, and talk about how t...
Jul 17, 2023

LISTEN: Gretchen Murphy on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday
July 17, 2023- Gretchen Murphy, owner of Murphy & Co, joined host Kevin Breheny on Soy City Buzz on Fist Mid Monday to talk about the newest trendy items offered at Murphy & Co this summer. Li...
Jul 17, 2023

Prairie Pedal bike ride set to return September 24
July 17, 2023 - The Macon County Conservation Foundation will host its annual Prairie Pedal bike ride and fundraiser for local nature lovers and cyclists on Sunday, September 24. Funds raised from the...
Jul 17, 2023

Huddle House accepting nominations for 'Huddle Up' award
July 17, 2023 - Nominations are now open for Huddle House Decatur's 'Huddle Up' award, which recognizes outstanding achievements by local middle and high school students. "We are thrilled to launch th...
Jul 17, 2023 Photo by Building Systems of Illinois.

Real Men Wear Pink to host second annual 'Strike Out Cancer' softball tournament
July 17, 2023 - A local Real Men Wear Pink campaign will host its second annual 'Strike Out Cancer' softball tournament at Rotary Park on August 12. The co-ed tournament raises funds to support the Am...
Jul 17, 2023 Samuel-Elias Nadler / Unsplash

LISTEN: DCLI's Dr. Juanita Morris on Byers & Co.
July 17, 2023 - Dr. Juanita Morris joined Byers & Co. to talk about the upcoming DCLI awards ceremony and their various summer programs. Listen to the podcast now!
Jul 17, 2023