Category Archives: News
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
LISTEN: Dale Colee on Byers & Co
November 5, 2024 - Dale Colee joined Byers & Co to talk about how US Representative Nikki Budzinski is helping pharmacists, Medicare Part D, Salvation Army Bell Ringing, and Pharmacy Facts with Fr...
Nov 05, 2024
LISTEN: Fleet Feet's Kyle May on Byers & Co
November 5, 2024 - Kyle May of Fleet Feet joined Byers & Co to talk about an upcoming chance to try out some Brooks shoes, upcoming events like the Turkey Trot and Santa Shuffle, new products, and...
Nov 05, 2024
Election Day information in Macon County
November 5, 2024 - It's finally election day, and if you have not already voted, today is your last chance. Those unsure of their polling place can click HERE to enter their address and find their des...
Nov 05, 2024
Heroicon coming to Decatur Conference Center and Hotel this weekend
November 4, 2024 - Heroicon coming to Decatur Conference Center and Hotel November 8th through the 10th. Heroicon is Decatur, Illinois' first and only tabletop gaming convention. The event will includ...
Nov 04, 2024
Trees on the Tees VIP cart sales start Wednesday, general sales Thursday
November 4, 2024 - It's almost time to purchase tickets to one of the most anticipated Holiday events in the community, Trees on the Tees at Hickory Point Golf Course. Trees on the Tees will be held D...
Nov 04, 2024