Category Archives: News

Macon County Environmental Management to host hazardous waste collection September 21
September 19, 2024 - Macon County Environmental Management, in collaboration with Illinois EPA, will host a hazardous waste collection event on September 21. The collection will be held in the John De...
Sep 19, 2024

Decatur Area Poets hosting first Decatur-wide high school student poetry competition
September 19, 2024 -Decatur Area Poets is hosting the first, Decatur-wide high school student poetry competition. All Decatur high schools, public and private, are invited to participate. Students hav...
Sep 19, 2024

LISTEN: City Hall Insider Paul Osborne on Byers & Co
September 19, 2024 -Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about work happening in Downtown Decatur, the roles of elected offices, and local elections. Listen to the podcast now!
Sep 19, 2024

LISTEN: Cherri Johnson on Thee Morris Code
September 18, 2024- Cherri Johnson, owner of Love, Learning, and Laughter Daycare joined co-hosts Dr. Juanita Morris & Dr. Jeremy Morris on Thee Morris Code to talk about her business and the Ice ...
Sep 18, 2024

ADM matching employee donations and "Moving for Good" for the WSOY Community Food Drive
ATTENTION! As of 2025, The WSOY Community Food Drive has a NEW website! Visit us today at www.wsoyfooddrive.com September 18, 2024 - ADM is stepping up for the WSOY Community Food Drive on October 4th...
Lindsay Romano Sep 18, 2024

Health Department to host free car seat check September 20th
September 19, 2024 - The Macon County Health Department will be offering a free car seat check event on Friday, September 20th, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The event will take place in the Cross...
Sep 18, 2024

Paw Print Ministries to celebrate 10 years with "Dogs and Donuts" event
September 18, 2024 - Paw Print Ministries will host its annual "Dogs and Donuts" event to celebrate its 10th anniversary. The event will take place Saturday, September 21st from 9:00 am to noon at the...
Sep 18, 2024

Mid-Summer Moon Productions brings Matilda the Musical to life
September 18, 2024 - Mid-Summer Moon Productions is bringing Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical to the Decatur Civic Center stage September 20-22. This family-friendly tale features a talented ensemble ...
Sep 18, 2024

RCC to host "Operation Obstacle" to benefit Veteran suicide prevention Saturday
September 18, 2024 - The U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs Suicide Prevention Team and Richland Community College will host the 4th annual Operation Obstacle this Saturday, September 21st. Check-in...
Sep 18, 2024

LISTEN: Macon County Clerk Josh Tanner on Byers & Co
September 18, 2024 - Macon County Clerk Josh Tanner joined Byers & Co to talk about a recent data breach that impacted 9 counties in Illinois, their new facility, ways to vote, and election integr...
Sep 18, 2024