Category Archives: News

Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra to Host Annual Labor Day Pops Concert at Devon
August 29, 2024 - The Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra (MDSO) will kick off its 2024-25 Performance Season with the annual Labor Day Pops Concert at the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater on Monday, Sept...
Aug 29, 2024

Decatur AFL-CIO to Host Labor Day Parade and Picnic
August 29, 2024 - Decatur Trades & Labor Assembly, a central labor council of the AFL-CIO, is hosting the annual Labor Day Parade at 10:00 AM on September 2 in downtown Decatur. The parade will fe...
Aug 29, 2024

William Charles Construction and IDOT to hold job event for Brush College project
August 29, 2024- William Charles Construction JV in partnership with IDOT will be hosting a Workforce Networking Event in Decatur for the Brush College project. Attendees can learn more about the Brus...
Aug 29, 2024

LISTEN: MU's Jenelle Orcherton talks Millikin Community Arts Academy classes
August 29, 2024 - Jenelle Orcherton of Millikin University joined Byers & Co to talk about upcoming Millikin Community Arts Academy classes. Listen to the podcast now!
Aug 29, 2024

LISTEN: Paul Osborne remembers The Lone Ranger's visit to Decatur
August 29, 2024 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about heroes that have visited Decatur, politics, the closing of KFC, and a nice note from Carla Brinkoetter. Listen to the po...
Aug 29, 2024

Credit Building Workshops offered as part of Decatur Homebuyer Initiative
August 28, 2024 - Busey Bank is offering a credit building workshop on Thursday, September 5th, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. as part of the Decatur Homebuyer Initiative. The class is free and being held at ...
Aug 28, 2024

Downtown Decatur Music Festival to feature headliners and local talent
August 28, 2024 -The Downtown Decatur Music Festival will take place on August 30-31, offering a weekend of live music, food, and community activities. The event will include performances by local and...
Aug 28, 2024

Millikin to hold open community auditions for the upcoming stage reading of "A Raisin in the Sun"
August 28, 2024 - Millikin University's School of Theatre & Dance is inviting community members of all ages to audition for a stage reading of Lorraine Hansberry's classic "A Raisin in the Sun," d...
Aug 28, 2024

City of Decatur welcomes new patrol officers to the force
August 28, 2024 - The Decatur Police Department welcomed five new patrol officers at a swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday, as well as two lateral transfers that have already started working officially ...
Aug 28, 2024

WSOY Community Food Drive launches fundraising toolkit
ATTENTION! As of 2025, The WSOY Community Food Drive has a NEW website! Visit us today at www.wsoyfooddrive.com August 28, 2024 - For schools, churches, businesses, and organizations looking to get in...
Lindsay Romano Aug 28, 2024 Volunteers collecting food into donation box. Boxing Cans at Food Drive. Work together at food bank