Category Archives: News
Decatur Park District reschedules hiring fair to February 23rd
February 15, 2024 - The Decatur Park District has rescheduled its hiring fair to February 23rd after Friday's hiring fair was cancelled due to inclement weather. The hiring fair will be held at the De...
Feb 18, 2024
Free income tax preparation assistance available for qualifying taxpayers
February 18 ,2024 - Free income tax preparation is available through several trusted programs across Illinois for qualifying taxpayers needing assistance filing their 2023 income taxes. The Internal R...
Feb 18, 2024
With influx of state and federal funding, Illinois looks to add enough chargers to support 1 million EVs
February 18, 2024 - Illinois' electric vehicle charging infrastructure is on pace to double this year, buoyed by an influx of state and federal dollars. The investments are aimed at supporting both fe...
Feb 18, 2024
LISTEN: Sunday Mornings on Thee Morris Code
February 18, 2024- Dr. Juanita Morris & Dr. Jeremy Morris continue last weekend's conversation on risk and sacrifice, and discuss how God is with us through all life's challenges. List the podcast...
Feb 18, 2024
LISTEN: YMCA's Angela Foulke on Byers & Co
February 16, 2024 - Angela Foulke of the Decatur Family YMCA joined Byers & Co to talk about card collecting, women's sports, pro basketball, Jack Reacher, and visiting the Y. Listen to the podcas...
Feb 16, 2024
LISTEN: Baum Elementary Principal Sergio Reyna on Byers & Co
February 16, 2024 - Baum Elementary Principal Sergio Reyna joined Byers & Co to talk about support they are receiving from parents, the success of their events, programs at school, and gathering f...
Feb 16, 2024
City of Decatur getting $576 thousand in new vehicles through IDOT Consolidated Vehicle Program
February 15, 2024 - The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that more than 500 paratransit vehicles valued at $57.1 million have been awarded to 113 transit providers through its Consolida...
Feb 15, 2024
State awards over $18 million in Illinois Works grants, including $1.8 million to Macon County
February 15, 2024 - Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) have awarded over $18 million in funding to 36 recipients, serving 1,700 community memb...
Feb 15, 2024
Illinois Manufacturers' Association Launches Fifth Annual "Makers Madness" Contest
February 15, 2024 -Voters looking for unique and innovative candidates to rally behind will soon have their say, as the Illinois Manufacturers' Association (IMA) launched the fifth annual "Makers Madn...
Feb 15, 2024
$20,000 Untold Stories Grant Awarded to Mt. Zion Foundation for Quality Education
February 15, 2024 -Members of the Macon County Untold Stories grant committee surprised Mt. Zion High School History teacher Rich Hansen with a $20,000 grant. The Untold Stories grant program promotes...
Feb 15, 2024