Category Archives: News
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
Heart Of Illinois Community Foundation honors Bruce Nims on Byers & Co
April 29, 2025 - Natalie Beck and Missy Batman of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation, Bruce Nims, and Kelly Gagnon-Hernandez joined Byers & Co to talk about Bruce being nominated by the Fo...
Apr 29, 2025
LISTEN: Dale Colee on Byers & Co
April 29, 2025 - Dale Colee joined Byers & Co to preview Pharmacy Facts with Friends that will feature updates on the Decatur Parks Foundation initiatives including Judy Locke field trips, the new...
Apr 29, 2025
LISTEN: Fleet Feet's Kyle May on Byers & Co
April 29, 2025 - Kyle May of Fleet Feet joined Byers & Co to talk about the relay run he participated in, area running events, Thursday night runs, demo days, and new shoes. Listen to the podcast ...
Apr 29, 2025
LISTEN: Mike Claiborne on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday
April 28, 2025- Mike Claiborne, St. Louis Cardinals & Missouri Sports Hall of Fame broadcaster, joined co-hosts Matt Bennett & Dan Martini on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about th...
Apr 28, 2025
LISTEN: Ken Frye of Scovill Zoo on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday
April 28, 2025- Ken Frye of the Scovill Zoo, joined co-hosts Matt Bennett & Dan Martini on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about the new Mountain Lion at the Scovill Zoo and the other an...
Apr 28, 2025
LISTEN: Cindy Deadrick & Laurie Burnett on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday
April 28, 2025- Cindy Deadrick, owner of Shop on Main & The Party Shop & Laurie Burnett, joined co-hosts Matt Bennett & Dan Martini on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about the u...
Apr 28, 2025