Category Archives: News
The WSOY Community Food Drive: Frequenly Asked Questions
ATTENTION! As of 2025, The WSOY Community Food Drive has a NEW website! Visit us today at www.wsoyfooddrive.com September 30, 2024 - The WSOY Community Food Drive is this Friday, October 4th, from 6 a...
Sep 30, 2024
"Serve One Weekend" volunteers build wheelchair ramps for residents in need
September 29, 2024 - The Serve One Weekend event helped 8 residents gain independence with wheelchair ramps thanks to a partnership between Tabernacle Baptist Church, Decatur Block by Block and Northe...
Sep 29, 2024
Macon County Sheriffs office warns of new phone scam
September 29, 2024 - The Macon County Sheriff's Office is warning of a new scam targeting area residents. The Macon County Sheriff's Office says it has received numerous phone calls from residents say...
Sep 29, 2024
HSHS to hold blessing of the animals ceremony on Thursday
September 29, 2024 - HSHS St. Mary's Hospital will hold a Blessing of Animals ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 3 at the St. Mary's Hospital Cancer Center at 5:30 p.m. The blessing of animals honors St. Fran...
Sep 29, 2024
Former U.S. Representative and CNN Political Commentator Adam Kinzinger to speak at Millikin tonight
September 29, 2024 - Millikin University will welcome former U.S. Representative and CNN Political Commentator Adam Kinzinger for an evening of political discussion on Monday, September 30, at 7 p.m. ...
Sep 29, 2024
ADM Cares helps make improvements to Southside-Hill Community Garden Project
September 29, 2024 - Rainy conditions on Friday didn't stop Decatur Block by Block and ADM Cares from making improvements to Southside-Hill Community Garden Project. ADM employees and members of Block...
Sep 29, 2024
LISTEN: EDC's Nicole Bateman on Byers & Co
September 27, 2024 - Nicole Bateman of the Economic Development Corporation joined Byers & Co to talk about Decatur being visible to businesses looking to relocate or begin, the successful visit f...
Sep 27, 2024
LISTEN: South Shores Elementary Principal Kristi Mullinix on Byers & Co
September 27, 2024 - South Shores Elementary Principal Kristi Mullinix joined Byers & Co to talk about their focus on family engagement, her career, and support they are receiving from their commu...
Sep 27, 2024
Millikin Homecoming Fireworks Postponed until Saturday the 28th
September 27, 2024 - Windy and wet conditions have forced Millikin University's Homecoming & Family Weekend Fireworks Display to be rescheduled to Saturday, Sept. 28. Originally scheduled for Frid...
Sep 27, 2024
Oglesby Mansion to host open house Sunday
September 26, 2024 - The Governor Richard J. Oglesby Mansionlocated at 421 West William Street will be hosting an Open House on Sunday, September 29 from 2pm-4pm. A $5 per adult and $2 per child donat...
Sep 26, 2024