Category Archives: News

July 2, 2024 - The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) remind organizations and individuals to leave the fireworks displays to lice...

July 1, 2o24 -On Monday night the Decatur City Council approved an investment of COVID funds to help create much-needed childcare openings. Approximately $730,000 in Community Development Block Grant-...

July 1, 2024 -Millikin University's 16th President, Dr. Jim Reynolds, has announced plans to retire effective June 30, 2025. Reynolds was elected the 16th president of Millikin in July 2020. "After sp...

July 1st, 2024- Pastor Wayne Kent, joined co-hosts Jack Vance, & Kirk Bickel on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about providing relief to Ukraine and Poland. Listen to the podcast now!

July 1st, 2024-Mike Claiborne, St. Louis Cardinals & Missouri Sports Hall of Fame broadcaster, & Dr. Bret Jerger from Jerger Pediatric Dentistry, joined co-hosts Jack Vance, & Kirk Bickel ...

July 1, 2024 - Empowerment Opportunity Center will be hosting it's annual Local by the Lake event at The Beach House on September 20th at 5:30pm. This event serves as the Empowerment Opportunity Cente...

July 1st, 2024 - The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is reminding residents of Illinois to make sure they are following proper safety practices when using their grills this holiday we...

July 1, 2024 - Communities in central Illinois will celebrate the 4th of July Holiday with various firework shows and displays. Check out the list below of firework displays throughout Central Illinoi...

July 1, 2024 - The Decatur Memorial Auxiliary is offering an opportunity for kids to participate in the Power of Produce (POP) Club at Mercy Market this summer. The club will host free activities for ...

July 1, 2024 - Amber Kaylor of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois joined Byers & Co to talk about how summer brings more families into their houses, how they have some familie...