Category Archives: News

Decatur's Rotary Park to Host USA Softball Men's E/Rec Slowpitch Northern National Championship
September 4, 2024 - The Decatur Park District has announced that Rotary Park will host the USA Softball Men's E/Rec Slowpitch Northern National Championship from September 6th to September 8th. The ch...
Sep 04, 2024

Memorial Health to offer free prostate cancer screenings Sept. 13th
September 4, 2024 - Memorial Health, in collaboration with SIU Medicine and Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois, is providing free prostate cancer screenings on Friday, Sept. 13, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p...
Sep 04, 2024

LISTEN: Rikki Parker on Thee Morris Code
September 4, 2024- Rikki Parker from the Children's Museum of IL joined host Dr. Juanita Morris & Dr. Jeremy Morris on Thee Morris Code to talk about upcoming events and the impact of internships ...
Sep 04, 2024

U of I Extension offering Master Gardener fall training
September 4, 2024 -The U of I Extension Master Gardeners are offering fall training opportunities beginning this month. Master Gardeners are volunteers who provide unbiased, research-based information...
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LISTEN: Crossing Healthcare's Tanya Andricks on Byers and Co
September 4, 2024 - Tanya Andricks of Crossing Healthcare joined Byers & Co to talk about optimism from young people, music, health screenings, and street drug trends. Listen to the podcast now!
Sep 04, 2024

LISTEN: Millikin's Matthew Flaten and MU student Olivia Swords on Byers & Co
September 4, 2024 - Matthew Flaten of Millikin University and MU student, Olivia Swords joined Byers & Co to talk about Olivia's path from Mt. Zion to being featured in the "Made it Millikin" seri...
Sep 04, 2024

LISTEN: SIU Medicine's Dr. Robert Blackwell on Byers & Co
September 4, 2024 - Dr. Robert Blackwell of SIU Medicine joined Byers & Co to talk about a free prostate cancer screening clinic on the campus of DMH and the importance of early detection. Listen ...
Sep 04, 2024

LISTEN: Park District's Clay Gerhard on Byers & Co
September 4, 2024 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about dealing with vandalism, Devon shows, art classes, the DISC, dance, and zoo events. Listen to the podca...
Sep 04, 2024

City Council advances Garfield Ave bridge repair, approves updated Animal Cruelty ordinance
September 3, 2024 - The Decatur City Council approved final design services for the repair of the Garfield Ave bridge, and updated the Animal Cruelty ordinance to further protect pets and animals. On ...
Sep 03, 2024

Secretary of State launches teen program to promote organ donation
September 3, 2024 - Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias has announced the launch of the "Lifesaving Education and Awareness on Donation" (LEAD) program, enabling high school students to serv...
Sep 03, 2024