Category Archives: News
IDNR and state fire marshal urge fireworks safety this Fourth of July
June 29, 2025 - The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) are reminding organizations and individuals sponsoring fireworks displays t...
Jun 29, 2025 Elisha Terada / Unsplash
Marsha Webb running for Macon County Clerk
June 29, 2025 -Republican Marsha Webb will be running for Macon County Clerk. Webb is no stranger to politics. Webb previously served on the Macon County Health Department Board, and currently serve a...
Jun 29, 2025
Unemployment in Decatur sees decrease over May of last year
June 29, 2029 - In May 2025, the not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in Decatur was 5.0 percent, a decrease from 5.5 percent in May 2024. Over the year, nonfarm employment declined by 800 jobs, ...
Jun 29, 2025
Decatur Park District and Devon hosting Moonlight Yoga
June 29, 2025 - The Decatur Park District is once again hosting free Yoga at the Devon every month. The yoga class, taught by Yoga with Connie, is described as a relaxing but challenging evening yoga ...
Jun 29, 2025
There is still time to purchase tickets to first ever "Wine in the Wild" to benefit Macon County Conservation Foundation
June 25, 2025 - The Macon County Conservation Foundation to host a new first of its kind event, "Wine in the Wild," on Saturday, June 28th. The event will be held at the newly acquired and named, Wood...
Jun 26, 2025
ADM Named One of America's Greatest Workplaces in Manufacturing 2025
June 26, 2025 - ADM has been recognized as one of Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces in Manufacturing 2025. The list recognizes the greatest workplaces in the United States based on their perfor...
Jun 26, 2025
Pritzker announces reelection campaign
June 26, 2025 -Gov. JB Pritzker will run for a third term as governor. He's officially making the announcement Thursday in a four-stop tour that spans Chicago, Rockford, Peoria and Springfield. Should...
Jun 26, 2025 Gov. JB Pritzker waves at the crowd during his second inaugural address in Springfield in January 2023. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Caterpillar to commemorate Centennial Milestone & Decatur plant's 70th birthday with donation to NECF
June 26, 2025 -This year, Caterpillar celebrates its 100th anniversary, and its Decatur facility marks its 70th anniversary in the community. To celebrate, the Caterpillar Foundation has announced a g...
Jun 26, 2025
Heart of Illinois Community Foundation Announces New Board of Trustees Chair - Dr. Dana Ray
June 26, 2025 - The Heart of Illinois Community Foundation (HICF) has announced the election of Dr. Dana Ray as Chair of its Board of Trustees. Dr. Ray has served the HICF board since 2018, joining th...
Jun 26, 2025
LISTEN: United Way's Debbie Bogle on Byers & Co
June 26, 2025 - Debbie Bogle of the United Way joined Byers & Co to talk about getting businesses involved with campaigns, ALICE funds, the WSOY Community Food Drive, working with DMH, and her rec...
Jun 26, 2025