Category Archives: News
Mike "Tuna" McElroy to be inducted into Decatur Hall of Fame
November 26, 2024 - Former Mayor of Decatur Mike "Tuna" McElroy will be the next inductee in the Decatur Hall of Fame. Current Decatur Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe made the announcement at the Annual Commu...
Nov 26, 2024
LISTEN: Randall Summit on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday
November 25, 2024- Major Randall Summit from the Salvation Army joined co-hosts Jack Vance & Matt Bennett on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about upcoming events during the holiday seas...
Nov 25, 2024
LISTEN: Mirinda Rothrock on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday
November 25, 2024- Mirinda Rothrock of the Decatur Regional Chamber of Commerce joined co-hosts Jack Vance & Matt Bennett on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about about the upcoming annu...
Nov 25, 2024
LISTEN: Aric Lee on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday
November 25, 2024- Aric Lee from United Way joined co-hosts Jack Vance & Matt Bennett on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday, to recap High school football Semifinal games, preview the IHSA Football...
Nov 25, 2024
Oglesby Mansion to Host Christmas Tea & Open House December 1st
November 25, 2024 - The Governor Richard J. Oglesby will host their annual Christmas Tea and Open House Tour on Sunday, December 1 from 1pm to 4pm. The public will be able to stroll the mansion with a...
Nov 25, 2024
DPS61 accepting magnet school applications starting December 1st
November 25, 2024 -Decatur Public Schools' three magnet programs will begin accepting applications online on December 1, 2024, for students interested in enrolling in a magnet program for the 2025-26 ...
Nov 25, 2024
LISTEN: Heart of Illinois awards 34 local residents with adult scholarships for spring 2025 semester
November 25, 2024 - Thirty-four Macon and Piatt County residents are receiving $60,000 in educational scholarships through a competitive program coordinated by The Heart of Illinois Community Foundati...
Nov 25, 2024
LISTEN: Dr. Juanita Morris and DPD Lt. Erik Ethell on Byers & Co
November 25, 2024 - Dr, Juanita Morris and DPD Lt. Erik Ethell joined Byers & Co to talk about community relationships with police, Public Safety Camp, and public safety programming for adults. Li...
Nov 25, 2024
LISTEN: Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe on Byers & Co
November 25, 2024 - Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers & Co to talk about leadership and optics, community response during tough situations, and agency cooperation. Listen to the podcast now!
Nov 25, 2024
ADM Employees assist NECF in preparing Thanksgiving food boxes
November 24, 2024 - ADM Decatur team members spent time volunteering at Northeast Community Fund to assist with the preparation of the Northeast Community Fund's Thanksgiving Basket program. As part o...
Nov 24, 2024