Category Archives: News
Macon County Conservation Foundation to host 5th Annual Rock Springs Ramble 5K May 17th
May 12, 2025 - The Macon County Conservation Foundation will host the 5th Annual Rock Springs Ramble 5K to support natural areas and wildlife on May 17th. The event will include a 5K, 1-Mile Fun Run o...
May 12, 2025
History of the Heartland offering 4th limited edition commemorative coin featuring the Wabash Railroad
May 12, 2025 -The History of the Heartland has commissioned a limited-edition elongated coin commemorating the Wabash in Decatur. The Great Western Railroad reached Decatur from the west in 1855, conn...
May 12, 2025
History of the Heartland and Lincoln Square Theater to host open house for theater on May 13th
May 12, 2025 - History of the Heartland and the Lincoln Square Theater are hosting an Open House at the Theater on Tuesday, May 13 from 5pm to 7pm. This will be the first in-person event during the an...
May 12, 2025
LISTEN: Dr. Juanita Morris on Byers & Co
May 12, 2025 - Dr. Juanita Morris joined Byers & Co to talk about the Public Safety Camp for adults, summer programming, community upskilling, access to opportunities, forecasting the future, and ...
May 12, 2025
LISTEN: Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe on Byers & Co
May 12, 2025 - Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers & Co to talk about student success stories, the police chief's retirement, and city council business. Listen to the podcast now!
May 12, 2025
Illinois recognizes National Foster Care Month in May
May 11, 2025 - May is National Foster Care Month, a time to recognize the important role child welfare professionals, community social service agencies, caregivers and the public play in supporting ch...
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SDHS Educators to Be Celebrated at Living Legends Event May 15th
May 12, 2025 - History of the Heartland will host the "SDHS Educators Living Legends" event on Thursday, May 15, in the backroom of Doherty's Pub, celebrating the Stephen Decatur High School education...
May 11, 2025
Decatur Police Chief Shane Brandel honored at retirement ceremony after 28 years of service
May 9, 2024 - Decatur Police Chief Shane Brandel was honored for his 28 years of service Friday during a retirement ceremony at the Decatur Police Department. Brandel joined DPD in April 1997 and work...
May 09, 2025
Heart of Illinois Community Foundation announces $150,000 grant to DPS61 Prep Academy
May 9, 2025 -The Heart of Illinois Community Foundation has announced a $150,000 donor advised grant to the Decatur Public Schools #61 Prep Academy in celebration of the first cohort graduating class ...
May 09, 2025
Caterpillar celebrates graduates of program creating pathway from high school to full time careers
May 9, 2025 - Caterpillar celebrated graduates Friday of their latest cohort of the Caterpillar Career Pathways program. Career Pathways is a 12-month program that provides high school seniors with th...
May 09, 2025