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Decatur public library receiving state funding for books, technology, staffing needs
July 2, 2025 - The Decatur Public Library will receive over $100,000 in state funding to support library services and programming The funding is one of 0ver 600 grants totaling nearly $20 Million doll...
Lindsay Romano Jul 02, 2025

ILCC reminding of dangers of drinking and boating this 4th of July
July 2, 2025 -Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC) reminds Illinois boaters to be responsible and understand the dangers associated with Boating Under the Influence (BUI). Drinking while boating ...
Lindsay Romano Jul 02, 2025 ronyzmbow / Depositphotos.com

LISTEN: New Millikin President Dean Pribbenow and Board of Trustees Chair Kathy Thomforde on Byers & Co
July 2, 2025 - Millikin University President Dean Pribbenow and Board of Trustees Chair Kathy Thomforde joined Byers & Co to talk about their new roles with the University, the momentum they feel ...
Lindsay Romano Jul 02, 2025

LISTEN: Memorial Health's Paul Lidy and Danielle Collins on Byers & Co
July 2, 2025 - Decatur Memorial Foundation Director Paul Lidy and Decatur Memorial OB and Pediatrics Nurse Manager Danielle Collins joined Byers & Co to talk about how they are providing education...
Lindsay Romano Jul 02, 2025

LISTEN: Decatur Park District's Clay Gerhard on Byers & Co
July 2, 2025 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about the HIIT the DISC challenge, 4th of July weekend activities, and an adult evening at Scovill Zoo. Listen to...
Lindsay Romano Jul 02, 2025

Decatur City Council to hold Strategic Visioning retreat this week at Decatur Public Library
July 1, 2025 -Decatur City Council members are holding a Strategic Visioning/Goal Setting Retreat Wednesday and Thursday this week to discuss economic development and the future of the community. The ...
Lindsay Romano Jul 01, 2025

AVMA offers tips to keep pets safe and happy during 4th of July celebrations
July 1, 2025 - Fireworks, picnics, and other Fourth of July traditions can be a lot of fun for people, but for animals, these festivities can be frightening and even dangerous. Noisy fireworks and cel...
Lindsay Romano Jul 01, 2025 flowcomm / CC

Dr. Dean Pribbenow Begins as Millikin University President
July 1, 2025 - Millikin University has announced that Dr. Dean Pribbenow has officially assumed the role of 17th President of the University, effective today. Dr. Pribbenow succeeds Acting President M...
Lindsay Romano Jul 01, 2025

LISTEN: Byers & Co live from Caterpillar for their 100th Anniversary
July 1, 2025 - Caterpillar is turning 100 and Byers & Co is on location to celebrate! It's part of WSOY's Century Tour, also celebrating WSOY's 100th Anniversary! The Decatur Plant is also celebra...
Lindsay Romano Jul 01, 2025

Staggered tornado siren testing scheduled for July and August
June 30, 2025 -The Macon County Emergency Management Agency will be conducting staggered testing of the Outdoor Warning System for July and August. This phased approach is designed to verify that coun...
Lindsay Romano Jun 30, 2025