Category Archives: News

IDOT crews working to clean up litter on Illinois roads
May 20, 2025 - The Illinois Department of Transportation is once again asking the public to be on the alert for crews picking up litter across the state, encouraging everyone to help keep Illinois roa...
Lindsay Romano May 20, 2025 Kate Ter Haar / CC

Oglesby Mansion to host Sunday, May 25 Open House
May 20, 2025 - The Governor Richard J. Oglesby Mansion and Museum will host an open house on Sunday, May 25, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at 421 West William Street in Decatur. Guests are encouraged to take...
Lindsay Romano May 20, 2025

Theatre 7's production of Murder on the Orient Express to open May 24th
May 20, 2025 - Theatre 7 will open its production of Murder on the Orient Express on May 24 at the Decatur Civic Center, with performances running May 24th, 25th, 30th, 31th, and June 1st. Directed an...
Lindsay Romano May 20, 2025

LISTEN: Byers & Co and the Century Tour live from the Decatur Family YMCA
May 20, 2025 - Byers & Co broadcast live from the Decatur Family YMCA, thanks to the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation, as part of the WSOY 100th Anniversary Century Tour! Listen to the podca...
Lindsay Romano May 20, 2025

LISTEN: Fleet Feet's Kyle May on Byers & Co
May 20, 2025 - Kyle May of Fleet Feet joined Byers & Co to talk about new products in store and his upcoming trip to a buyers event. He also talks about upcoming events, including their Memorial D...
Lindsay Romano May 20, 2025

LISTEN: Jerry Johnson on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday
May 19, 2025- Jerry Johnson, from the Decatur Area Arts Council, joined co-hosts John West & Michael Breheny on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about Theatre 7's upcoming Murder on the O...
Lindsay Romano May 19, 2025

LISTEN: Bennie Smith, Nolan Evans, and Jalynn Carson on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday
May 19, 2025- Bennie Smith of Suite 704 alongside his interns, Nolan Evans and Jalynn Carson, joined co-hosts John West & Michael Breheny on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about graduat...
Lindsay Romano May 19, 2025

Lacie Elzy selected as Director of Economic & Community Development for City of Decatur
May 20, 2025 - Decatur City Manager Tim Gleason has announced Lacie Elzy as the Director of Economic & Community Development. "During her time at the City, Lacie has shown great leadership and com...
Lindsay Romano May 19, 2025

Local Charities in partnership with The Heart of Cabi Foundation for women's clothing event
May 19th, 2025 - Two local organizations are hosting fashion company foundation "The Heart of Cali" to clothe and care for the women in need in Decatur. The event, called Love Local, is in partnership...
Lindsay Romano May 19, 2025

LISTEN: John Stephens on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday
May 19, 2025- John Stephens, from Little Theatre On The Square, joined co-hosts John West & Michael Breheny on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about upcoming shows during the summer. Lis...
Lindsay Romano May 19, 2025