Category Archives: News

Land Bank Finishes 3rd Abandoned Home Rehab Project in Decatur
August 25, 2024 - With support from the City of Decatur's American Rescue Plan funds, the Central Illinois Land Bank Authority (CILBA) has completed another home rehabilitation project located at 837 ...
Aug 25, 2024

LISTEN: EDC's Nicole Bateman on Byers & Co
August 23, 2024 - Nicole Bateman of the Economic Development Corporation joined Byers & Co to talk about doing business in Illinois, the Broadwing Energy Clean Energy Complex, and Decatur being fe...
Aug 23, 2024

LISTEN: Angela Foulke on Byers & Co
August 23, 2024 - Angela Foulke of the Decatur Family YMCA joined Byers & Co to talk about the weather, the importance of flexibility in a healthy lifestyle, collecting cards, building Lego, and t...
Aug 23, 2024

LISTEN: DPS61 and Millikin on Byers & Co
August 23, 2024 - DPS61 Superintendent Dr. Rochelle Clark, Johns Hill Principal Michelle Bonebrake, Millikin University's Molly Berry, and Millikin student ambassador Kerrigan Dunham joined Byers &...
Aug 23, 2024

Decatur sees unemployment increase over July 2023
August 22, 2024 - According to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (DES). Over-the-year, the unemployment rate increased in al...
Aug 22, 2024

Decatur Memorial Hospital Honored for Stroke Care
August 22, 2024 -The American Heart Association has recognized Decatur Memorial Hospital and Springfield Memorial Hospital for high-quality stroke care. The AHA awarded Springfield Memorial Hospital t...
Aug 22, 2024

Cameron Jackson named Millikin University's Dean of Fine Arts
August 22, 2024 -Cameron Jackson has been named Millikin University's Dean of the College of Fine Arts, effective July 1. Smith oversees the college's three schools: Music, Theatre & Dance (SOTAD)...
Aug 22, 2024

Request bags online to fill with non-perishable food for The WSOY Community Food Drive
ATTENTION! As of 2025, The WSOY Community Food Drive has a NEW website! Visit us today at www.wsoyfooddrive.com August 21, 2024 -Are you ready for the WSOY Community Food Drive? Make sure to get your ...
Lindsay Romano Aug 21, 2024

LISTEN: Andrea Taylor on Thee Morris Code
August 21, 2024- Continuing with our theme in honor of Black Business Month, Andrea Taylor, BSN/RN and owner of Rotalbly's Nursing Institute, joined co-hosts Dr. Juanita Morris & Dr. Jeremy Morris...
Aug 21, 2024

Emergency Blood Shortage Sparks Community Blood Drives Across Decatur Area
August 21, 2024 - Amid an ongoing emergency blood shortage, ImpactLife is partnering with Decatur Memorial Hospital, Decatur Public Library, and Warrensburg Latham High School to host a series of comm...
Aug 21, 2024