Category Archives: News
Soybean now official state bean
March 23, 2025 - The soybean is now the official state bean of Illinois, thanks to a new law led by State Senator Doris Turner. "Decatur is the soybean capital of the world," said Turner (D-Springfiel...
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Richland Community College Reports 9.1% Increase in Spring 2025 Enrollment
March 23, 2025 -Richland Community College is seeing more students on campus this spring. The college is reporting a 9.1% boost in enrollment (compared to spring 2024) - which includes more than 1,000...
Mar 23, 2025
Unemployment down in January over last year
March 23, 2025 - Over-the-year, the unemployment rate decreased in eleven metro areas and increased in one for the year ending January 2025, according to data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labo...
Mar 23, 2025
Children's Museum of Illinois to Host Spring Break Camps
March 23, 2025 - The Children's Museum of Illinois is hosting two Spring Break Camps. The first camp is designed for kids in grades Kindergarten through second and will be on Tuesday, March 25th and W...
Mar 23, 2025
LISTEN: Mark Tupper talks Illini-Xavier and the start of the NCAA tournament
March 21, 2025 - Mark Tupper talks about the NCAA tournament's opening games notable stories, the Illini matchup with Xavier, and free gas cards for Kentucky fans. Listen to the podcast now!
Mar 21, 2025
LISTEN: Angela Foulke on Byers & Co
March 21, 2025 - Angela Foulke of the Decatur Family YMCA joined Byers & Co to talk about their morning boot camp classes, Scandinavian countries, sports collectibles, art, and travel. Listen to t...
Mar 21, 2025
LISTEN: City Councilman Ed Culp on Byers & Co
March 21, 2025 - City Councilman Ed Culp joined Byers & Co to talk about his candidacy for reelection to city council. Listen to the podcast now!
Mar 21, 2025
Prodigy Project brings wrestling back to Sliderz to raise funds for St. Jude
March 20, 2025 - An organization that combines professional wrestling with charitable giving, raising funds and awareness for children battling critical illnesses will hold The Prodigy Projects: Slide...
Mar 20, 2025
Scouts to host Inaugural Decatur Pintwood Derby for adults in April
March 20, 2025 -The Scouts will host the inaugural Decatur Pintwood Derby for adults on Saturday, April 5 to support local scouting programs. The event will be held from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM at Decatur B...
Mar 20, 2025
Decatur Park District's Arts Program to present "Alice in Wonderland Jr." at Kirkland Fine Arts Center
March 20, 2025 - Arts at the Decatur Park District will present Disney's "Alice in Wonderland Jr." at Kirkland Fine Arts Center, 1184 W Main St, on March 21 at 7:30 p.m., March 22 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:3...
Mar 20, 2025