Category Archives: News
Decatur Police warn of dangers of distracted driving
December 15, 2024 - The Decatur Police Department recently concluded a 6-week focused enforcement operation targeting distracted driving, with a particular emphasis on cell phone usage behind the whee...
Dec 15, 2024
Macon County CASA to become Heartland CASA with program expansion
December 15, 2024 - Macon County CASA has announced an expansion into neighboing Christian and Moulrtie counties, along with a name change to Heartland CASA. Macon County CASA stands for Court Appoint...
Dec 15, 2024
Decatur Police spread Christmas Cheer with Shop with A Cop program
December 15, 2024 - This weekend, over 80 local children were treated with a Christmas shopping spree thanks to officers of the Decatur Police Department and PDPA Unit #39. For nearly 20 years, Shop w...
Dec 15, 2024
LISTEN: Montessori Academy for Peace on Byers & Co
December 13, 2024 - Nate Talent and Temethia Joyner of Montessori Academy for Peace joined Byers & Co to talk about what makes their school special and fundraising for their outdoor education trip...
Dec 14, 2024
LISTEN: New DAAC Executive Director Jami Fawley on Byers & Co
December 13, 2024 - Jami Fawley joined Byers & Co to talk about her being named the new Executive Director of the Decatur Area Arts Council. Listen to the podcast now!
Dec 14, 2024
Heritage receives over 43.8 Million in Healthcare Transformation Capital Investment Grant
December 12, 2024 - The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) and the Illinois Capital Development Board (CDB) have awarded Heritage Behavioral Health Center a Healthcare Transfo...
Dec 12, 2024
Qdoba Mexican Eats to open in Decatur on December 18th
December 12, 2024 - Qdoba Mexican Eats will open its newest location in Decatur on December 18th at 3012 North Water St. Qdoba, which has been named by USA Today 10Best Awards as the nation's "Best Fa...
Dec 12, 2024
Land Bank reveals two new renovated homes in Decatur
December 12, 2024 -With grant support from an Illinois Housing Development Authority's (IHDA) Strong Communities grant and the City of Decatur's American Rescue Plan funding, the Central IL land Bank ...
Dec 12, 2024
Millikin to host send off party for Miss Illinois and Millikin Alum Breana Bagley Saturday
December 12, 2024 - Millikin University will host a Miss American Send-Off Party for 2024 Miss Illinois Breana Bagley on Saturday, December 14, 2024, from 2:30-5:00 p.m. in the Bob and Debi Johnston B...
Dec 12, 2024
Support your favorite Mayor this weekend in Salvation Army bell ringing challenge
December 12, 2024 - The Salvation Army is hosting a friendly competition between local community mayors with a bell-ringing challenge. Mayors of Forsyth and Maroa will be ringing bells at select locat...
Dec 12, 2024