Category Archives: News

Staley Museum Hosting Patriotic Porch Pot Workshop and Mini Market Fun Day
June 8, 2026 - The Staley Museum is inviting the community to celebrate summer and America's upcoming 250th birthday with a Patriotic Porch Pot Workshop and Mini Market Fun Day on Saturday, June 13. T...
Lindsay Romano Jun 08, 2026

Award-Winning Author and Decatur Native Avery Irons Returning Home for Library Event
June 8, 2026 -The Decatur Public Library will welcome home a celebrated local author later this month for a special evening of literature, discussion and community engagement. Award-winning author and...
Lindsay Romano Jun 08, 2026

CONO to Spotlight Juneteenth Celebration at June 16 Public Meeting
June 8, 2026 - Residents are invited to attend the next meeting of the Coalition of Neighborhood Organizations (CONO) on Tuesday, June 16, at the Decatur Public Library. The meeting will begin at 5:30...
Lindsay Romano Jun 08, 2026

Free Seminar to Teach Residents How to Run for Public Office
June 8, 2026 - Residents interested in serving their community through elected office will have an opportunity to learn the process during a free educational seminar later this summer. Community volun...
Lindsay Romano Jun 08, 2026 Element5 Digital / Unsplash

Macon County Conservation District to Host Nighttime Moth Discovery Program
June 8, 2026 - The Macon County Conservation District is inviting the public to explore the fascinating world of moths and other nighttime insects during a special after-dark program on Friday, June 1...
Lindsay Romano Jun 08, 2026

LISTEN: DPS 61 Outgoing Superintendent Dr. Rochelle Clark looks back on her career in education
June 8, 2026 - Outgoing DPS 61 Superintendent Dr. Rochelle Clark and Dr. Juanita Morris joined Byers & Co to talk about Dr. Clark's career in education, challenges in the current environment, her ...
Lindsay Romano Jun 08, 2026

LISTEN: Dr. Juanita Morris on successful DCLI interns and partnerships
June 8, 2026 - Dr. Juanita Morris joined Byers & Co to talk about farming at the ag center, successful internships, and DCLI at the DMH Lodge. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano Jun 08, 2026

LISTEN: Mark Tupper on NBA Finals, Quentin Coleman, and Illini basketball summer updates
June 8, 2026 - Mark Tupper talks about the spectacle expected at Game 3 of the NBA Finals, Quentin Coleman's performance with Team USA, and Illini basketball summer updates. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano Jun 08, 2026

LISTEN: Mayor Julie Moore talks things to do this summer in Decatur
June 8, 2026 - Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers & Co to talk about the busy weekend of events in Decatur, support of law and fire enforcement, and educational opportunities. Listen to the podc...
Lindsay Romano Jun 08, 2026

LISTEN: Preview of June 8, 2026 Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday with Kevin Breheny
June 8, 2026 - Kevin Breheny joined Byers & Co to preview the June 8, 2026 edition of Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano Jun 08, 2026