Category Archives: Community

CMofIL and Heritage team up for Gallery of Hope, a mental health exhibit by kids
March 8, 2023 - The Children's Museum of Illinois is partnering with Heritage Behavioral Health Center for an event that will shine a light on mental health and wellness through art. The Interactive G...
Mar 08, 2023

LISTEN: Millikin student Paige Coleman on Millikin Makers Market on Byers & Co
March 8, 2023 - Paige Coleman, President of Women in Business student organization at Millikin University, joined Byers & Co to talk about the upcoming Millikin Makers Market. Millikin is hosting ...
Mar 08, 2023

LISTEN: ADM announces $700k contribution in 2023 for local non-profits and education programs
March 8, 2023 - ADM has announced a $700,000 contribution in support of Decatur-area nonprofit organizations and education programs for 2023. This year, close to 30 nonprofit organizations and schools...
Mar 08, 2023

The City of Decatur announces Centennial Lake Fest & grand opening of the Staley Basin
March 7, 2023- The City of Decatur announced it will be hosting the Centennial Lake Fest, which will include the opening of the Staley Basin to celebrate 100 years of Lake Decatur. With July marking 1...
Mar 07, 2023

LISTEN: Community Foundation's Rachel Moran on Byers & Co
March 7, 2023 - Rachel Moran of the Community Foundation joined Byers & Co to talk about the awarding of their Community Works Grants, her background, and the satisfying work they do helping peopl...
Mar 07, 2023

LISTEN: George Frank on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday
March 6, 2023- George Frank joined co-hosts Kevin Breheny & John West on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about Veteran's Recognition Day. Listen to the podcast now!
Mar 06, 2023

Blood, Sweat & Tears coming to the Devon this summer
March 6, 2023 - Blood, Sweat & Tears will be coming to the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater this summer. The show on July 14 will be included in the 2023 Devon season ticket package. Tickets for this ...
Mar 06, 2023

Jim Taylor awarded Decatur Citizen of the Year
March 2, 2023 -The Decatur Regional Chamber of Commerce announced the winners of the 2022 Chamber awards to honor the accomplishments of businesses over the past year. Along with the awards, Mayor Jul...
Mar 02, 2023

Dove and Energy Assistance Foundation to offer energy assistance at Warm Neighbors Cool Friends program
March 2, 2023 - Dove Financial Assistance (DFA)and the Energy Assistance Foundation (EAF) are co-hosting a dedicated evening of service to assist Ameren Illinois customers eligible for the Warm Neighb...
Mar 02, 2023 kate hiscock / CC

Macon County Conservation District to receive 300K grant for land acquisition
March 1, 2023 - The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has granted the Macon County Conservation District with a $300,000 grant. Nearly $60 million in grants were awarded to 118 local parks acro...
Mar 01, 2023