Category Archives: News
Decatur Police Department swears in eleven new officers
April 30, 2025 - The Decatur Police Department welcomed 11 new Patrol Officers during a swearing in ceremony in City Council Chambers on Wednesday. Officers Cade Brown, Ashlan Bussman, Dionte Lewis, J...
Apr 30, 2025
God's Shelter of Love launches giving initiative to support shelter programs
April 30, 2025 - In 2024, God's Shelter of Love provided shelter andsupport to 138 women and 22 children experiencing homelessness. As demand for emergency services grows, the shelter is inviting wome...
Apr 30, 2025
History of the Heartland's to host History Showcase Saturday on May 17th
April 30, 2025 -History of the Heartland is sponsoring their annual History Showcase Saturday on Saturday, May 17th where the public is invited to visit the historical gems of Decatur. This event is p...
Apr 30, 2025
LISTEN: Crossing's Tanya Andricks on Byers & Co
April 30, 2025 - Tanya Andricks of Crossing Healthcare joined Byers & Co to talk about Millikin camps, Nikki Budzinski's visit of their facilities, support from local representatives, Illinois hos...
Apr 30, 2025
LISTEN: Jenelle Orcherton of Millikin University on Byers & Co
April 30, 2025 - Jenelle Orcherton of Millikin University joined Byers & Co to talk about the class and camp offerings from the Millikin Community Arts Academy. Listen to the podcast now!
Apr 30, 2025
LISTEN: Park District's Clay Gerhard on Byers & Co
April 30, 2025 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about the new Mountain Lion exhibit and Zippy Zoo Day at Scovill Zoo, their dance recital, new Devon shows, and...
Apr 30, 2025
Millikin University and Heartland partner to create a seamless transfer process for students
April 29, 2025 - Millikin University and Heartland Community College, located in Normal, Ill., have announced a new partnership in which Heartland graduates will be automatically accepted and be able ...
Apr 29, 2025
Dan Diskey Real Men Wear Pink will host 4rd annual Strike Out Cancer softball tournament May 10th
April 29, 2025 - The Dan Diskey Real Men Wear Pink campaign will host its 4th annual Strike Out Cancer co-ed softball tournament. The event will take place on Saturday, May 10th at Rotary Park in Deca...
Apr 29, 2025
Illinois Department of Human Services to Issue Summer EBT Benefits for 2024-25 School Year
April 29, 2025 - The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) and Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) announced that Summer EBT benefits will be issued to eligible families for the 2024-25 sc...
Apr 29, 2025
Tourism Activities Continue to Boost Macon County Economy
April 29, 2025 - Local events such as The Devon's summer season, the Commodore Cup Regatta on Lake Decatur, Central Park's Craft Beer Festival, and Finder's Market at Progress City are contributing to...
Apr 29, 2025