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Decatur Park District to Host Backstage Bash to Support Local Arts
April 15, 2025 -The Decatur Park District will host the Backstage Bash on Friday, April 26, at Hickory Point Pavilion to support arts programming in the community. The event will feature an 80s-themed...
Apr 15, 2025
City planning prescribed burn on Lake Shore Drive
April 15, 2025 - This week, the City of Decatur is planning a potential prescribed burn of the City-owned natural area restoration located between Lake Shore Drive and the water's edge, immediately so...
Apr 15, 2025
LISTEN: Forsyth's Dave Wendt on Byers & Co
April 15, 2025 - Dave Wendt of the Village of Forsyth joined Byers & Co to talk about public art, the election, roadwork, new business openings, grocery tax, Hickory Point Christian Village, and h...
Apr 15, 2025
LISTEN: Heart of Illinois Community Foundation previews Thats What She Said
April 15, 2025 - Missy Batman of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation and Elizabeth Jeffery joined Byers & Co to talk about That's What She Said and Elizabeth's life story and experience pre...
Apr 15, 2025
LISTEN: Dale Colee on Byers & Co
April 15, 2025 - Dale Colee joined Byers & Co to talk about Pharmacy Facts with Friends that will feature Tim Layman of HSHS St. Mary's and Millikin University football coach, Billy Riebock. Liste...
Apr 15, 2025
LISTEN: Fleet Feet's Kyle May on Byers & Co
April 15, 2025 - Kyle May joined Byers & Co to talk about a record month of March, new shoes released, running events, services offered, and f1 racing. Listen to the podcast now!
Apr 15, 2025
Local Eagle Scout Raises $35,000 for Hometown Haiti
April 15, 2025 - A local Eagle Scout from the Decatur area is gaining national recognition for a life-changing service project that extended far beyond the Midwest - all the way to Haiti, where he was...
Apr 15, 2025
Lori Kerans named Millikin University Vice President for Athletics and Community Engagement
April 14, 2025 - Lori Kerans '85, Millikin University Athletics Hall of Fame coach, has been appointed Vice President for Athletics and Community Engagement, effective April 16, 2025. A graduate of th...
Apr 14, 2025
LISTEN: Teri Hammel on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday
April 14, 2025- Teri Hammel, Director at Decatur Area Convention, joined co-hosts Matt Bennett & Michael Breheny on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about the return of the Lake Boat Race...
Apr 14, 2025
LISTEN: Jacob Watkins on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday
April 14, 2025- Jacob Watkins, Millikin student, & YMCA intern, joined co-hosts Matt Bennett & Michael Breheny on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about the upcoming "Throwdown At The...
Apr 14, 2025