Category Archives: News

The Decatur Genealogical Society to host open house Sunday
November 13, 2023 - The Decatur Genealogical Society will be holding an Open House/Guided Tours on Sunday at their current facility to familiarize the community with what they offer before they make t...
Nov 13, 2023

State returns $18.9 million in missing money in October
November 13, 2023 - The Illinois State Treasurer's Office returned more than $18.9 million in missing money during October. The total includes more than $18 million in cash and interest and more than ...
Nov 13, 2023 Eric Hunsaker / CC

4H to host Winter Chess Tournament
November 13, 2023 - Playing chess has become popular in recent years, and each game requires players to use many skills, such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and abstract reasoning. Macon Count...
Nov 13, 2023 Liza / CC

LISTEN: Symphony Orchestra Guild's Elizabeth Merrill discusses upcoming gala on Byers & Co
November 13, 2023 - Elizabeth Merrill of the Symphony Orchestra Guild joined Byers & Co to talk about their upcoming Hollywood Holiday Gala event on December 1st. Listen to the podcast now!
Nov 13, 2023

LISTEN: Dr. Juanita Morris on Byers & Co
November 13, 2023 - Dr. Juanita Morris joined Byers & Co to talk about Thanksgiving plans, the latest episodes of "Thee Morris Code" and "Sunday Mornings", and the mysterious disappearance of pens...
Nov 13, 2023

LISTEN: Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe discusses budget study sessions on Byers & Co
November 13, 2023 - Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers & Co to talk about City Council's budget study sessions and the Possible relocation of Heritage Behavioral Health. Listen to the podcast no...
Nov 13, 2023

LISTEN: Kevin Breheny talks football and retirement on Byers & Co
November 13, 2023 - Kevin Breheny joined Byers & Co to talk about college football economics, his plans for after retirement, and a preview of Soy City Buzz. Listen to the podcast now!
Nov 13, 2023

Budzinski Introduces Fair Warning Act to strengthen advance notice requirements for layoffs
November 11, 2023 - Following the closure of Akorn Pharmaceuticals that left more than 400 workers jobless without the advance notice required by law, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski has introducing the...
Nov 13, 2023

Missing African serval safely captured by Animal Control
November 12, 2023 - An African serval cat who has been on the loose in Macon County since mid-October has been found and captured. The Macon County Animal Control and Care Center stated on Facebook th...
Nov 12, 2023

Lawmakers decline to extend private school scholarship tax credit program
November 12, 2023 - Illinois lawmakers adjourned their fall veto session Thursday afternoon without renewing a controversial program that provided indirect state support for students attending private...
Nov 12, 2023 Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams