Category Archives: News
ImpactLife to Host Multiple Community Blood Drives Across Central Illinois
March 31, 2026- ImpactLife is partnering with local organizations to host a series of community blood drives in Decatur and Niantic throughout April. The first drive is scheduled for Tuesday, April 7,...
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Turner Measure Aims to Expand Agricultural Education Access in Illinois
March 31, 2026- State Sen. Doris Turner has advanced legislation in the Illinois Senate aimed at expanding access to agricultural education programs across the state. The proposal, Senate Bill 3226, w...
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Oglesby Mansion to Host Educational Play for Fifth Grade Students
March 31, 2026- The Governor Richard J. Oglesby Mansion will host its annual educational play for fifth grade students from April 27 through May 1, 2026. This year's production, "Grant Visits the Ogle...
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UW's Power of the Purse to Benefit Local Youth Programs
March 31, 2026 - United Way of Decatur & Mid Illinois will host its inaugural Power of the Purse event on Thursday, April 9, at the Mt. Zion Convention Center. The event will benefit Dolly Parton'...
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Journey to the Cross Exhibit Opens to Public in Mt. Zion this Good Friday
March 31, 2026- Mt. Zion United Methodist Church will host a self-guided interactive exhibit titled "Journey to the Cross" on Good Friday, April 3. The exhibit will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in t...
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LISTEN: Byers & Co live from Good Samaritan Inn- Good Sam announces meeting $410,000 fundraising goal
March 31, 2026 - Thanks to the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation, Byers & Co was live from the Good Samaritan Inn. Good Sam has announced they have exceeded its $410,000 fundraising goal than...
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LISTEN: Mike Claiborne on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday
March 30, 2026- Mike Claiborne, St. Louis Cardinals & Missouri Sports Hall of Fame broadcaster, joined co-hosts Megan Breheny-Bennett, Joe Dively, & Dan Martini on Soy City Buzz on First Mid M...
Mar 30, 2026
Rock and Gem Show Returning to Decatur
March 30, 2026- The Rockhounds of Central and Southern Illinois will host its annual Rock and Gem Show April 18-19 at the Decatur Conference Center & Hotel. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p....
Mar 30, 2026
Russell Dickerson to Perform at Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater for 95Q Fan Appreciation Concert
March 30, 2026 - Russell Dickerson is scheduled to perform at the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater on Sunday, September 6, 2026. The concert will serve as the annual 95Q Fan Appreciation Concert in partne...
Mar 30, 2026
CONO to host Public Safety Panel Discussion April 11th
March 30, 2026- The Coalition of Neighborhood Organizations (CONO) will host a public safety panel discussion on Saturday, April 11, at the Decatur Public Library. The free event will run from 1 to 2:...
Mar 30, 2026