Category Archives: News

LISTEN: United Way's Debbie Bogle on Byers & Co
August 17, 2023 - Debbie Bogle of the United Way joined Byers & Co to talk about Caterpillar's UW campaign and the return of impact tours. Listen to the podcast now!
Aug 17, 2023

LISTEN: RCC discusses Minority Mentorship Protege Program on Byers & Co
August 17, 2023 - Mia Jackson Tyus of Richland Community College and Minority Mentorship Protg Program graduates Brooke Bates, of Be Legendary Consulting, and Mesha Fields, of SugaFix, joined Byers an...
Aug 17, 2023

LISTEN: City Hall Insider Paul Osborne on Byers & Co
August 17, 2023 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about the road dedication to Officer Chris Oberheim, anonymous letters, and Mary Eaton's reelection candidacy for Macon County...
Aug 17, 2023

LISTEN: Cordaryl Patrick, Richelle Dunbar, & Steven James on Thee Morris Code
August 16, 2023- Cordaryl Patrick, Community Development Director at City of Decatur; Richelle Dunbar, Assistant Director of Economic and Community Development; & Steven James joined co-hosts Dr. ...
Aug 16, 2023

Local restaurants to receive $290K in state grants
August 16, 2023 - State Senator Doris Turner has announced seven Decatur businesses were awarded $290,000 in an effort to uplift the restaurant industry. "Small businesses create jobs, boost our local...
Aug 16, 2023

Community Foundation of Macon County receives recognition for philanthropic excellence
August 16, 2023 - The Community Foundation of Macon County (CFMC) recently received re-accreditation with the nation's highest standard for philanthropic excellence. National Standards for U.S. Commun...
Aug 16, 2023

Macon County 4H and Decatur Public Library to host youth Saturday Chess Club
August 16, 2023 - The Macon County 4-H and Decatur Public Library are offering their Saturday Chess Club for local youth ages 5 to 18 again this year. Organizers say playing chess can promote brain de...
Aug 16, 2023 Liza / CC

Illinois State Police remind motorist to stay alert as kids head back to school
August 16, 2023 - The Illinois State Police is reminding the public about the importance of focusing on roadway safety as children head back to school, especially laws specific to the safety of childr...
Aug 16, 2023 NCDOTcommunications / CC

Decatur Area Arts Council announces 2023-24 PASS program season
August 16, 2023 - If you, your child, or your grandchild took a school class field trip to Millikin University's Kirkland Fine Arts Center to see a show, that was likely a PASS performance presented b...
Aug 16, 2023

DFD Fire Station 7 opens doors, marking end of 13-year firehouse revitalization project
August 15, 2023 - Decatur's newest fire station is now open, marking the end of a 13-year citywide firehouse modernization project. "The best part about the building is being able to provide a better ...
Aug 16, 2023