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Macon County Energy Assistance Program opens October 1
September 23, 2026 - The Empowerment Opportunity Center will begin accepting applications October 1st for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP. The program provides one-time assist...
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Macon County early voting begins Thursday
September 23, 2026 - Early voting for the November 3rd General Election begins Thursday, September 24th, in Macon County. The Macon County Early Voting Center, at 151 West Wood Street in Decatur, will...
Lindsay Romano Sep 23, 2026 Element5 Digital / Unsplash

Retired DPS61 educator turns cancer journey into annual community blood drive
September 23, 2026 - A retired Decatur Public Schools educator is turning his experience with cancer and blood transfusions into an effort to help others. Vincent Clayton recently hosted his third ann...
Lindsay Romano Sep 23, 2026

Macon County Health Department offers homebound vaccination services
September 23, 2026 - The Macon County Health Department is offering homebound vaccination services for adults who are unable to leave their homes because of illness, disability or limited mobility. Th...
Lindsay Romano Sep 23, 2026 National Cancer Institute / Unsplash

ADM employees continue Acts for Impact campaign with day of service at Lindsey Life
September 23, 2026 - ADM employees continued their commitment to community service Tuesday, September 22, volunteering at Lindsey Life Adult Day Center in Decatur as part of the company's global Acts ...
Lindsay Romano Sep 23, 2026

Lindsey Life Adult Day Center receives Governor's Engaging Aging Award
September 17, 2026 - Lindsey Life Adult Day Center in Decatur has been honored with the Governor's Engaging Aging Award for its work serving older adults. The annual award recognizes 13 organizations ...
Lindsay Romano Sep 23, 2026

LISTEN: Lori Kerans and Amy Taute detail the Millikin University homecoming events calendar
September 23, 2026 - Lori Kerans and Amy Taute of Millikin University joined Byers & Co to talk about the full calendar of over 40 scheduled events for Millikin's 2026 homecoming weekend, celebrat...
Lindsay Romano Sep 23, 2026

LISTEN: Meet radiologist Dr. Jeffrey Boorstein with DMH CEO Tanya Andricks
September 23, 2026 - DMH CEO Tanya Andricks, and radiologist, Dr. Jeffrey Boorstein, joined Byers & Co joined Byers & Co to talk about Dr. Boorstein's path to Decatur Memorial Hospital, how te...
Lindsay Romano Sep 23, 2026

LISTEN: Mark Tupper talks Illini Orange Krush tickets and another Chicago Bears QB injury
September 23, 2026 - Mark Tupper talks about Illini Orange Krush tickets selling out in minutes and quarterback injury issues for the Chicago Bears. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano Sep 23, 2026

LISTEN: Clay Gerhard previews the slate of upcoming Decatur Park District Theatre classes
September 23, 2026 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about Sports Sampler, multiple theatre classes, and School's Out Day Camp. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano Sep 23, 2026