Category Archives: News

LISTEN: City Hall Insider Paul Osborne on Byers & Co
September 21, 2023- Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about the Decatur Tribune, TIF districts, and Justice Lisa Holder White. Listen to the podcast now!
Sep 21, 2023

LISTEN: Mirinda Rothrock on Byers & Co
September 21, 2023- Mirinda Rothrock of the Greater Decatur Chamber of Commerce joined Byers & Co to talk about about the Decatur Pride, return of the boat races to Lake Decatur, new businesses in...
Sep 21, 2023

LISTEN: Natalie Beck on Thee Morris Code
September 20, 2023- Natalie Beck, president of the Macon County Community Foundation, joined co-hosts Dr. Juanita Morris & Dr. Jeremy Morris on Thee Morris Code, to talk about philanthropy in a br...
Sep 20, 2023

Community Foundation of Macon County launches "She Gave Women's Giving Circle"
September 20, 2023 -The Community Foundation of Macon County has announced the launch of the "She Gave Women's Giving Circle." "By aggregating individual giving into high-impact grants, the giving cir...
Sep 20, 2023

Empowerment Opportunity Center to host "Local by the Lake"
September 4, 2023 - The Empowerment Opportunity Center is hosting its Local by the Lake fundraiser to celebrate all things local and raise funds for its community programming. The event will be held o...
Sep 20, 2023

Final free "Movie Under the Stars" this Saturday with "The Super Mario Brothers Movie"
September 20, 2023 - The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater will host their final Movie Under The Stars, presented by Starry, on Saturday, September 23rd with a special showing of the 2023 feature film "The...
Sep 20, 2023

Final deadline approaching to apply for IL Homeowner Assistance Fund
September 20, 2023 - The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) announced the Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund (ILHAF) will no longer accept applications beginning at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, O...
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State celebrates Rail Safety Week
September 20, 2023 - Governor JB Pritzker has proclaimed September 18-24, 2023, Rail Safety Week in Illinois, marking the 10th year of the statewide awareness initiative. In recognition, the Illinois ...
Sep 20, 2023

Energy Assistance applications available October 2nd
September 20, 2023 - The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) released information about this year's Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to support with utili...
Sep 20, 2023

LISTEN: Millikin discusses evening MBA program on Byers & Co
September 20, 2023 - Jaclyn Cantwell of Millikin University and student Austin Friend joined Byers & Co with guest host Kevin Breheny to talk about the Millikin evening MBA program. Listen to the ...
Sep 20, 2023