Category Archives: News

Decatur City Council selects Melissa Hon as City Manager
January 22, 2026 - Pending official vote, the Decatur City Council will name Melissa Hon as the next City Manager. Hon has served as Interim City Manager since November 1, 2025 after the departure of ...
Lindsay Romano Jan 22, 2026

ADM Named to FORTUNE Magazine's 2026 Most Admired Company List
January 22, 2026 - ADM has been named one of the world's most admired companies in the food production industry by FORTUNE Magazine for 2026. FORTUNE's "World's Most Admired Companies" list is the def...
Lindsay Romano Jan 22, 2026

Volunteers still needed for Night To Shine event on February 13th
January 22, 2026 - The Decatur Community is once again invited to come together in support of Night to Shine, a prom-like experience designed specifically for individuals with developmental disabiliti...
Lindsay Romano Jan 22, 2026

Illinois Department of Revenue Opens 2026 Income Tax Filing Season January 26
January 22, 2026 - The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) announced that it will begin accepting 2026 individual income tax returns on Monday, January 26, coinciding with the start of the federal f...
Lindsay Romano Jan 22, 2026

Illinois to withhold nearly $500M in spending, citing federal uncertainty
January 22, 2026 - Gov. JB Pritzker's office plans to hold back nearly $500 million in spending for the current fiscal year as the state faces constant uncertainty over the economy and federal funding...
Lindsay Romano Jan 22, 2026 Gov. JB Pritzker listens to a question from a reporter during a news conference at a farm in Central Illinois on Oct. 29, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)

LISTEN: Debbie Bogle on help for ALICE families
January 22, 2026 - Debbie Bogle of the United Way joined Byers & Co to talk about help for ALICE families, early fundraisers and the new year. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano Jan 22, 2026

LISTEN: Mark Tupper talks about the Illini win over Maryland and the NFL Coference Championship games
January 22, 2026 - Mark Tupper talks about the Illini win over Maryland and previews the NFL Conference Championship games. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano Jan 22, 2026

LISTEN: Paul Osborne talks recent mayors and the city manager job
January 22, 2026 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to remember a pair of recently passed citizens, and to talk about the recent history of mayors and the city manager job. Listen to th...
Lindsay Romano Jan 22, 2026

Finding Their Path: ADM employees put ag in the community and present students with "unlimited" career opportunities
January 21, 2026 - ADM's Global Training Center in downtown Decatur is typically occupied with new front-line professionals who are learning practical job skills so that they can contribute the moment...
Lindsay Romano Jan 21, 2026

Decatur Park District to Host Annual Princess Ball for Young Royalty
January 21, 2026 -Young princes ses and their grown-ups are invited to attend the Princess Ball, presented by Arts at the Decatur Park District, on Saturday, January 24th, 2026. This popular event off...
Lindsay Romano Jan 21, 2026