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Turner Measure Aims to Expand Agricultural Education Access in Illinois
March 31, 2026- State Sen. Doris Turner has advanced legislation in the Illinois Senate aimed at expanding access to agricultural education programs across the state. The proposal, Senate Bill 3226, w...
Mar 31, 2026
Oglesby Mansion to Host Educational Play for Fifth Grade Students
March 31, 2026- The Governor Richard J. Oglesby Mansion will host its annual educational play for fifth grade students from April 27 through May 1, 2026. This year's production, "Grant Visits the Ogle...
Mar 31, 2026
UW's Power of the Purse to Benefit Local Youth Programs
March 31, 2026 - United Way of Decatur & Mid Illinois will host its inaugural Power of the Purse event on Thursday, April 9, at the Mt. Zion Convention Center. The event will benefit Dolly Parton'...
Mar 31, 2026
Journey to the Cross Exhibit Opens to Public in Mt. Zion this Good Friday
March 31, 2026- Mt. Zion United Methodist Church will host a self-guided interactive exhibit titled "Journey to the Cross" on Good Friday, April 3. The exhibit will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in t...
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LISTEN: Byers & Co live from Good Samaritan Inn- Good Sam announces meeting $410,000 fundraising goal
March 31, 2026 - Thanks to the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation, Byers & Co was live from the Good Samaritan Inn. Good Sam has announced they have exceeded its $410,000 fundraising goal than...
Mar 31, 2026
LISTEN: Mike Claiborne on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday
March 30, 2026- Mike Claiborne, St. Louis Cardinals & Missouri Sports Hall of Fame broadcaster, joined co-hosts Megan Breheny-Bennett, Joe Dively, & Dan Martini on Soy City Buzz on First Mid M...
Mar 30, 2026
Russell Dickerson to Perform at Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater for 95Q Fan Appreciation Concert
March 30, 2026 - Russell Dickerson is scheduled to perform at the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater on Sunday, September 6, 2026. The concert will serve as the annual 95Q Fan Appreciation Concert in partne...
Mar 30, 2026
ADM Employees volunteer to support NECF Easter Market
March 30, 2026- Employees from ADM are volunteering to assist this week with meal packing and distribution for the Easter Market hosted by the Northeast Community Fund. Volunteers from ADM are on site...
Mar 30, 2026
Decatur Park District and Scovill Zoo to host "Critter Egg Hunt" April 4
March 30, 2026 - The Decatur Park District will host the annual Critter Egg Hunt at Scovill Zoo on April 4th. Egg Hunt heats will be at 1:40pm, 1:55pm, 2:10pm for children walking age to 10. There wil...
Mar 30, 2026
LISTEN: Brian Barnhart details the Illini victory over Iowa to send them to the Final Four
March 30, 2026 - Brian Barnhart joined Byers & Co to give his first hand account of the Illini's win over Iowa to advance to the Final Four and to preview Monday Morning Quarterbacks. Listen to th...
Mar 30, 2026