Category Archives: News
DAAC offering grants for arts focused projects
August 11, 2024 - The Decatur Area Arts Council's community arts grants program is taking applications until September. The program is available to not-for-profit organizations, schools, churches, or ...
Aug 11, 2024
Macon County Fairgrounds to host Christian Music Festival, benefiting Salvation Army
August 11, 2024 - The Macon County Fairgrounds will host a Christian Music Festival on Saturday, August 24. Four groups will perform on from 11:00 to 6:00 pm at the Macon County Fairgrounds inside the...
Aug 11, 2024
Local 4-H members shine at county shows
August 11, 2024 - The 4-H show season wrapped up in July with a strong showing from DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt 4-H members. Participants showcased their skills in shooting sports, equestrian events, and...
Aug 11, 2024
Mobile driver's license & ID legislation signed into law
August 11, 2024 - Legislation enabling Illinois residents to start using mobile driver's licenses and state IDs was signed into law by Governor JB Pritzker. The bill is part of Illinois Secretary of S...
Aug 11, 2024
LISTEN: Angela Foulke on Byers & Co
August 9, 2024 - Angela Foulke joined Byers & Co to talk about the Olympics, a historic tree in Hawaii on the mend, collecting, conventions, and a vintage Forysth plat map. Listen to the podcast n...
Aug 9, 2024
LISTEN: DPS61 talks new cell phone policy on Byers & Co
August 9, 2024 - Dr. Rochelle Clark and Maria Robertson of DPS61 and motivational speaker Kacey McAllister joined Byers & Co to talk about the start of the school year, the new cell phone policy, ...
Aug 9, 2024
Rules and Consequences: DPS61 holds community information session on new cell phone policy
August 8, 2024 - Decatur Public Schools held a "Community Partners Informational Forum" to discuss the district's new "Power Off Phones-Power Up Learning" initiative. The DPS61 Board of Education rece...
Aug 8, 2024
Sue Lawson and Jack and Joyce Keller recognized with Community Service Award
August 8, 2024 - The City of Decatur and National Night Out Committee recognized the 2024 Johnson & Mears Community Service Award Winners at the National Night Out event this week. Recognized were...
Aug 8, 2024
IL State Fair releases "Know Before You Go" Tips
August 8, 2024 -Before you head out to enjoy the Illinois State Fair, take a moment to review some tips for the best experience. Grandstand If you purchased mobile tickets, be sure to download the tic...
Aug 8, 2024
Pediatric Occupational and Speech Therapy Patients Go for Gold at DMH Rehab Olympics
August 8, 2024 - Pediatric patients at the Memorial Therapy Center on North 27th St. recently competed in a "Rehab Olympics," thanks to the creativity of Paylee Ochs, certified occupational therapist ...
Aug 8, 2024