Category Archives: Economic Development

DPS Extends Deadline for Open Board Seat Applications
August 25, 2022 - The Decatur Public Schools Board of Education extended the deadline to accept rsums from those interested in filling the open seat on the Board. President Dan Oakes stepped down from...
Aug 25, 2022

WATCH: Tour of the new Millikin Center for Theatre and Dance
August 24, 2022 - Millikin University welcomed community members to attend Millikin's State of the University address to hear about Millikin University's new strategic plan, capital projects, and goal...
Aug 24, 2022

Richland Community College Announces New Foundation Board Members and Organization
August 24, 2022 - Richland Community College announced that they have two new Foundation Board Members and a new organization of Foundation Board Officers. Richland announced that Nicole Bateman is th...
Aug 24, 2022

Richland to Hold Part-Time Job Fair August 25
August 24, 2022 - Richland Community College is holding a job fair on Thursday, August 25, in the Mueller Student Center from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This fair gives students the opportunity to speak ...
Aug 24, 2022

LISTEN: Regan Deering joins Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday
August 22nd, 2022- Regan Deering, congressional candidate for Illinois' 13th District, joined co-hosts Kevin Breheny & John West on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about the general elec...
Aug 22, 2022

Illinois Organizations can Apply for Grants through Reimagine Public Safety Act
August 22, 2022 - Funding provided by the Reimagine Public Safety Act is now available to Illinois organizations who apply. Eligible organizations in communities such as Decatur can apply for $300,000...
Aug 22, 2022

LISTEN: Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe and Kevin Breheny on Byers & Co.
August 22, 2022 - Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe and Kevin Breheny joined Byers & Co. to talk about baby showers, tennis, and business developments in Decatur. Listen to the podcast now!
Aug 22, 2022

Macon County Farm Bureau Young Leaders to host College and Career Fair
August 21, 2022 - The Macon County Farm Bureau Young Leaders plan to provide a new opportunity for their community. On Thursday, August 25 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., they are hosting an FFA College...
Aug 21, 2022

LISTEN: Mark Denzler joined Fuego
August 19th, 2022- Mark Denzler, president and CEO of the Illinois Manufacturers' Association, joined co-hosts Dr. Isaac Zuniga & DCLI media intern Traymar Brown on Fuego to talk about the "Manufa...
Aug 19, 2022

LISTEN: Alicia Marin, Ruth Dendariarena, & Nicole Bateman joined Fuego
August 19th, 2022- Nicole Bateman, president of Decatur Economic Development Corporation, and Chico board members Alicia Marin & Ruth Dendariarena joined co-hosts Dr. Isaac Zuniga and Traymar Brow...
Aug 19, 2022