Category Archives: News

Illinois EMA introduces new safety tip line as students return to school
August 22, 2023 - As students across the state venture back to the classroom, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security, along with local law emergency management agenci...
Aug 22, 2023 Wes Hicks / Unsplash

City Council approves roadwork bids, OKO neighborhood demolitions at August 21 meeting
August 22, 2023 - The Decatur City Council approved bids for roadwork on 16 city streets, the demolition of structures in the Old King's Orchard neighborhood and several sewer system repairs at its Au...
Aug 22, 2023

LISTEN: Natalie Beck of the Community Foundation talks new mural, Community Wish List on Byers & Co.
August 22, 2023 - Natalie Beck of the Community Foundation joined Byers & Co. to talk about their recent mural unveiling and the impact of their Community Wish List. Listen to the podcast now!
Aug 22, 2023

LISTEN: Dale Colee previews Pharmacy Facts with Friends on Byers & Co.
August 22, 2023 - Dale Colee joined Byers & Co. to talk about the pharmacy's 50%-off summer sale, their Stone Thrown Forward Golf Outing and a preview of tonight's Pharmacy Facts with Friends. Lis...
Aug 22, 2023

LISTEN: Ride & Run with Fleet Feet's Kyle May on Byers & Co.
August 22, 2023 - Kyle May of Fleet Feet joined Byers & Co. to talk about new products in-store, including shoes, headphones and hydration gear. Listen to the podcast now!
Aug 22, 2023

LISTEN: Wayne Kent on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday
August 21, 2023- Wayne Kent joined co-hosts Kevin Breheny & John West on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about his first-hand experiences in regards to the War in Ukraine. Listen to the ...
Aug 21, 2023

LISTEN: Kersey Bass, Bennie Smith, & Johnette Mitchell on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday
August 21, 2023- The Black Business Month series continues as Johnette Mitchell, Kersey Bass, & Bennie Smith joined co-hosts Kevin Breheny & John West on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to h...
Aug 21, 2023

LISTEN: Mike Claiborne on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday
August 21, 2023- Mike Claiborne, St. Louis Cardinals & Missouri Sports Hall of Fame broadcaster, joined co-hosts Kevin Breheny & John West on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about th...
Aug 21, 2023

Macon County Conservation District to host open house for Fort Daniel wetland project
August 21, 2023 - The Macon County Conservation District will soon unveil its plans for wetland restoration at Fort Daniel Conservation Area at an open house on Tuesday, August 29. Starting at 5 p.m.,...
Aug 21, 2023

Early Bird Kiwanis honored with Distinguished Club Award
August 22, 2023 - The Early Bird Kiwanis Club of Decatur was recently recognized with the Distinguished Club Award from the Illinois-Eastern Iowa District of Kiwanis International. Only 20 clubs out o...
Aug 21, 2023