Category Archives: News

Downtown Decatur Christmas Walk to be held Dec 4th
December 2, 2024 - The annual Downtown Decatur Christmas Walk will welcome the holiday season on Wednesday, December 4 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Merchant Street will once again be closed to traffic with ...
Lindsay Romano Dec 02, 2024

WSOY and NowDecatur to host All-In Donation Day for Ronald McDonald House Charities on December 3rd
December 2, 2024 - This Tuesday, December 3rd, WSOY and NowDecatur will be hosting its 5th annual All-in Donation Day with two goals: to raise $50,000 to support Ronald McDonald House Charities of Cen...
Lindsay Romano Dec 02, 2024

Winter weather rule that prevents utility disconnection now in effect
December 2, 2024 - The Illinois Commerce Commission is reminding consumers that Illinois' winter weather rule is now in effect until March 31. The winter weather rule prohibits utilities from disconne...
Lindsay Romano Dec 02, 2024 scukrov / Depositphotos.com

LISTEN: RMHCCI's Amber Kaylor and Dr. Juanita Morris on Byers & Co
December 2, 2024 - Amber Kaylor of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois and Dr. Juanita Morris joined Byers & Co to talk about being on the radio, commencement speeches, enterta...
Lindsay Romano Dec 02, 2024

LISTEN: Dr. Juanita Morris on Byers & Co
December 2, 2024 - Dr. Juanita Morris joined Byers & Co to talk about Thanksgiving, the future of the residential CNA program, and having her voice be recognized in public. Listen to the podcast n...
Lindsay Romano Dec 02, 2024

LISTEN: Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe on Byers & Co
December 2, 2024 - Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers & Co to talk about Mike "Tuna" McElroy and city council business. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano Dec 02, 2024

LISTEN: Kevin Breheny on Byers & Co
December 2, 2024 - Kevin Breheny joined Byers & Co to talk about state football championships, college sports, the Turkey Tournament, and music documentaries. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano Dec 02, 2024

$20,000 grants available for Child Care Centers and Home Daycares within the City of Decatur
December 1, 2024 - The City of Decatur is accepting applications for financial assistance from Child Care Centers and Home Daycares. Businesses interested can receive an application packet on the Deca...
Lindsay Romano Dec 01, 2024 DGLimages / Depositphotos.com

More than 54,000 deer harvested during first weekend of Illinois firearm deer season
December 1, 2024 - Hunters in Illinois harvested a preliminary total of 54,661 deer during the first weekend of the Illinois firearm deer season between Nov. 22-24. Comparatively, hunters took 53,348 ...
Lindsay Romano Dec 01, 2024 brokinhrt2 / CC

City Council to discuss property tax levy and AFSCME contract
December 1, 2024 - On Monday, the Decatur City Council is expected discuss the 2024 property tax levy and review the collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME. Council will discuss and approve the 2...
Lindsay Romano Dec 01, 2024