Category Archives: News

LISTEN: Aric Lee on Soy City on Buzz on First Mid Monday
February 12. 2024- Aric Lee, United Way, joined co-hosts John West & Dan Martini on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to recap Super Bowl 58 and to talk about high school basketball. Listen to the...
Feb 12, 2024

City of Decatur composting plan gets financial boost from USDA
February 12, 2024 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing approximately $11.5 million in 38 cooperative agreements that support innovative, scalable waste management plans to reduce and dive...
Feb 12, 2024 Sandie Clarke / Unsplash

State awards $3.3 Million in grants for historic Route 66
February 12, 2024 -Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity recently announced seven awards, totaling $3.3 million, through the Route 66 Grant Program. Thi...
Feb 12, 2024 Tydence Davis / CC

KC & The Sunshine Band coming to the Devon August 23rd
February 12, 2024 - The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater has announced KC & The Sunshine Band is coming to the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater on August 23. This show is included in the 2024 Devon season...
Feb 12, 2024

Conservation District awarded $600K in state grants for land acquisition
February 12, 2024 -The Macon County Conservation District has been awarded $600,000 to help acquire land and develop recreational opportunities. The funding was supported by State Senator Doris Turner...
Feb 12, 2024

LISTEN: Dr. Juanita Morris on Byers & Co
February 12, 2024 - Dr. Juanita Morris joined Byers & Co to talk about the Super Bowl, DPS61, entertainment, class reunions, and culture. Listen to the podcast now!
Feb 12, 2024

LISTEN: Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe on Byers & Co
February 12, 2024 - Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers & Co to talk about the Super Bowl, Taylor Swift, Caitlin Clark, and the City Council study session that will include public transportation....
Feb 12, 2024

LISTEN: Kevin Breheny on Byers & Co
February 12, 2024 - Kevin Breheny joined Byers & Co to talk about the Super Bowl and Waste Management Open. Listen to the podcast now!
Feb 12, 2024

Gardening Insights registration closes soon
February 11, 2024 - There's still time to dig into Gardening Insights 2024, hosted by Macon County Master Gardeners. This one-day event, packed with workshops, vendor shopping, and an engaging speaker...
Michelle Mitchell Feb 11, 2024

LISTEN: Sunday Mornings on Thee Morris Code
February 11, 2024- Dr. Juanita Morris & Dr. Jeremy Morris talk about knowing when to take risks and make sacrifices, as well as recognizing when we are not where we are supposed to b and doing wha...
Feb 11, 2024