Category Archives: News

Memorial Specialty Care Physicians to Host Free Colorectal Cancer Educational Event
June 24, 2025 -Decatur Memorial Hospital and Memorial Specialty Care are inviting the public to a free event Thursday focusing on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of colorectal cancer. "Your He...
Lindsay Romano Jun 24, 2025

IDOT warns extreme heat could cause pavement failures and buckling
June 24, 2025 - With extremely high temperatures and increasing humidity in the forecast, the Illinois Department of Transportation is cautioning the public to be on the lookout for pavement failures ...
Lindsay Romano Jun 24, 2025

Macon County Animal Control and Care to honor 19th birthday with celebration Saturday
June 24, 2025 - On Saturday, the Macon County Animal Control and Care Center is celebrating their 19th birthday with a "paw-some" celebration. The Macon County Animal Control and Care Center opened it...
Lindsay Romano Jun 24, 2025

Dig into gardening with University of Illinois Extension's free workshops
June 24, 2025 - Gardening can provide a variety of benefits such as physical exercise, stress relief, and the satisfaction of growing your own food and flowers. Join the University of Illinois Extensi...
Lindsay Romano Jun 24, 2025

LISTEN: Heart of Illinois Community Foundation on Byers & Co
June 24, 2025 - Natalie Beck of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation and Decatur Park Commissioner Shelith Hansbro joined Byers & Co to talk about the Juneteenth celebration and upcoming com...
Lindsay Romano Jun 24, 2025

LISTEN: Dale Colee on Byers & Co
June 24, 2025 - Dale Colee joined Byers & Co to preview Pharmacy Facts with Friends that will feature discussion on Chamber award winners, Decatur Leadership Institute, and Richland's farmers' mar...
Lindsay Romano Jun 24, 2025

LISTEN: Fleet Feet's Kyle May on Byers & Co
June 24, 2025 - Kyle May joined Byers & Co to talk about a group ride he went on in Bloomington, trail run training, upcoming running events, new shoes, and watching sports. Listen to the podcast ...
Lindsay Romano Jun 24, 2025

LISTEN: JJ Minton & Kemper Koslofski of Fellowship Christian Athletes on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday
June 23, 2025- JJ Minton, director of Macon County Fellowship Christian Athletes & Kemper Koslofski, Millikin University's FCA leader, joined co-hosts Jack Vance & John Ellis on Soy City Buzz ...
Lindsay Romano Jun 23, 2025

LISTEN: Mike Claiborne on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday
June 23, 2025- Mike Claiborne, St. Louis Cardinals & Missouri Sports Hall of Fame broadcaster, joined co-hosts Jack Vance & John Ellis on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about the Ca...
Lindsay Romano Jun 23, 2025

State Rep Sue Scherer announces intention to run for re-election
June 23, 2025 - State Representative Sue Scherer has announced her intent to run for re-election in the 2026 election. The former teacher was elected to the Illinois House 2013. Scherer serves as Chai...
Lindsay Romano Jun 23, 2025