Category Archives: News
Decatur Christmas Parade taking applications for parade entries
November 6, 2024 - Decatur Earthmover Credit Union is accepting applications for this year's Decatur Christmas Parade. The parade will be held on December 7th. The lineup will begin at 2:30 pm, with s...
Nov 06, 2024
LISTEN: Crossings Tanya Andricks on Byers & Co
November 6, 2024 - Tanya Andricks of Crossing Healthcare joined Byers & Co to talk about Millikin theatre, elections, drug use trends, making the world better as a method of coping, and taking a t...
Nov 06, 2024
LISTEN: Millikin previews new production "Zombie Prom" on Byers and Co
November 6, 2024 - Director Sean Morrissey and student actors Gillian Elliott and Tanner Essex of Millikin University joined Byers & Co to talk about their production of Zombie Prom. Listen to the...
Nov 06, 2024
LISTEN: DMH Executive Director of Radiology Dave Overlot on Byers & Co
November 6, 2024 - DMH Executive Director of Radiology Dave Overlot joined Byers & Co to talk about National Radiologic Technology Week and the technology and servies offered at their facilities. ...
Nov 06, 2024
LISTEN: Decatur Park District's Clay Gerhard On Byers and Co
November 6, 2024 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about School's Out Day Camp, Trees on the Tees, and the Turkey Trot. Listen to the podcast now!
Nov 06, 2024
The Decatur Police Department announces results of fall enforcement campaign
November 5, 2024 - The Decatur Police Department conducted a successful Halloween enforcement campaign, resulting in 7 impaired driving arrests and 4 citations for seat belt and child safety seat viol...
Nov 05, 2024
City Council approves new Vulcan watermine pipeline, natural gas use tax, discusses property tax levy
November 5, 2024 - Monday's Decatur City Council meeting included discussion on the 2024 property tax levy, an agreement to construct a new water pipeline to increase the City's water supply, and appr...
Nov 05, 2024
Pritzker's budget office projects $3.2B deficit in early look at upcoming fiscal year
November 5, 2024 - The first extensive public look at next year's state finances contains a warning to lawmakers from the governor's office: "The ability to fund new programs will be severely limited"...
Nov 05, 2024 IMAGE: Gov. JB Pritzker talks with lawmakers on the floor of the Illinois House in April. His office last week issued a report projecting a $3.2 billion deficit for the fiscal year that begins in July. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Johns Hill Magnet School looking for volunteers for additional phase of parking lot mural
November 5, 2024 - Johns Hill Magnet School and the City of Decatur are looking for volunteers to help with the next phase of the Johns Hill Parking Lot Mural. The mural is part of the Great Streets G...
Nov 05, 2024
LISTEN: $1 Million gift to Heart of Illinois Community Foundation establishes Wiesemann Family Scholarship Program
November 5, 2024 - The Heart of Illinois Community Foundation has announced the establishment of the Wiesemann Family Scholarship Program. Established with a $1 Million gift from Bob and Kathy Wiesema...
Nov 05, 2024