Category Archives: News

LISTEN: Deputy Governor Andy Manar on Byers & Co
March 1, 2024 - Deputy Governor Andy Manar joined Byers & Co to talk about the Illinois state budget, roads in Macon County, the IDOT labor dispute, school funding, success stories in Illinois, th...
Mar 01, 2024

Disruptions continue after network security issue at RCC
February 29, 2024 -Richland Community College says it is still working to resolve a network disruption that resulted in some classes having to be held off campus last week. The incident occurred on Fe...
Feb 29, 2024

Community Foundation celebrates milestone of $50 Million in grants awards
February 29, 2024-The Community Foundation of Macon County recently reached a significant milestone after awarding more than $50 million in grants and scholarships since CFMC's founding in 2000. "Surp...
Feb 29, 2024

LISTEN: Millikin students discuss Makers Market on Byers & Co
February 29, 2024 - Millikin University students Emma Mallory and Paige Coleman joined Byers & Co to talk about the Millikin Makers Market and their experience on campus. Listen to the podcast now...
Feb 29, 2024

LISTEN: City Hall Insider Paul Osborne on Byers & Co
February 29, 2024 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about politics and the local history of the milk man. Listen to the podcast now!
Feb 29, 2024

LISTEN: Cordaryl Patrick & Richelle Dunbar on Thee Morris Code
February 28, 2024- Cordaryl Patrick, Community Development Director at City of Decatur & Richelle Dunbar, Assistant Director of Economic and Community Development, joined co-hosts Dr. Juanita Morr...
Feb 28, 2024

Curran Named February Colleague of the Month for Decatur Memorial Hospital
February 28, 2024 - Jo Ellyn Curran, a clinical research coordinator at Decatur Memorial Hospital, is the nonprofit hospital's Colleague of the Month for February. Known as the cornerstone of the onco...
Feb 28, 2024

Habitat for Humanity to host 11th annual "Bags for Builds" fundraiser April 13th.
February 28, 2024 - Habitat for Humanity will host its 11th annual "Bags for Builds" charity event on April 13th at The Hall at 520 (formerly known as the KC Hall.) The cornhole tournament will includ...
Feb 28, 2024

Decatur Public Schools urges families to take 5 Essentials Survey
February 28, 2024- Decatur Public Schools is asking students, teachers, and parents to fill out the 5 essentials survey to improve schools around the district. The annual 5 essentials survey identifie...
Feb 28, 2024

Mt Zion Chamber to host Expo and Taste on March 16th
February 28, 2024 -The 2024 Mt. Zion Chamber will host the Mt Zion Chamber Expo and Taste on Saturday, March 16, 2024. The free family-friendly event will be held at the Mt Zion Convention Center from...
Feb 28, 2024