Category Archives: News

LISTEN: City Hall Insider Paul Osborne on Byers & Co
September 5, 2024 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about the Lincoln sculpture head that was dropped off at the Civic Center, memories of Downtown Decatur, non-binding resolut...
Sep 05, 2024

ImpactLife to host series of community blood drives in September
September 4, 2024 - ImpactLife will host multiple community blood drives throughout September at various locations in Decatur. The blood drives will be held at the following locations and times: City ...
Sep 04, 2024

Decatur to Host 16th Annual "Cruise 11 to Remember 9-11" Car and Bike Show on September 8
September 4, 2024 - The 16th annual "Cruise 11 to Remember 9-11" event will take place on Sunday, September 8, at Decatur's Central Park, featuring a car and bike show, entertainment, food, and a reme...
Sep 04, 2024

Decatur's Rotary Park to Host USA Softball Men's E/Rec Slowpitch Northern National Championship
September 4, 2024 - The Decatur Park District has announced that Rotary Park will host the USA Softball Men's E/Rec Slowpitch Northern National Championship from September 6th to September 8th. The ch...
Sep 04, 2024

Memorial Health to offer free prostate cancer screenings Sept. 13th
September 4, 2024 - Memorial Health, in collaboration with SIU Medicine and Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois, is providing free prostate cancer screenings on Friday, Sept. 13, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p...
Sep 04, 2024

LISTEN: Rikki Parker on Thee Morris Code
September 4, 2024- Rikki Parker from the Children's Museum of IL joined host Dr. Juanita Morris & Dr. Jeremy Morris on Thee Morris Code to talk about upcoming events and the impact of internships ...
Sep 04, 2024

U of I Extension offering Master Gardener fall training
September 4, 2024 -The U of I Extension Master Gardeners are offering fall training opportunities beginning this month. Master Gardeners are volunteers who provide unbiased, research-based information...
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LISTEN: Crossing Healthcare's Tanya Andricks on Byers and Co
September 4, 2024 - Tanya Andricks of Crossing Healthcare joined Byers & Co to talk about optimism from young people, music, health screenings, and street drug trends. Listen to the podcast now!
Sep 04, 2024

LISTEN: Millikin's Matthew Flaten and MU student Olivia Swords on Byers & Co
September 4, 2024 - Matthew Flaten of Millikin University and MU student, Olivia Swords joined Byers & Co to talk about Olivia's path from Mt. Zion to being featured in the "Made it Millikin" seri...
Sep 04, 2024

LISTEN: SIU Medicine's Dr. Robert Blackwell on Byers & Co
September 4, 2024 - Dr. Robert Blackwell of SIU Medicine joined Byers & Co to talk about a free prostate cancer screening clinic on the campus of DMH and the importance of early detection. Listen ...
Sep 04, 2024