Category Archives: News
Illinois Department of Revenue now accepting returns
January 29, 2024 - The Illinois Department of Revenue will begin processing 2023 tax returns this week, coinciding with the federal Internal Revenue Service beginning its tax filing season. "We encour...
Jan 29, 2024

Joint committee holding hearings on mental health workforce shortage
January 29, 2024 - A joint committee of the Illinois Senate and House heard about a behavioral health workforce shortage in the state during a hearing with health-care officials last week. According t...
Jan 29, 2024

Panel of experts suggest legislative measures to reverse journalism decline
January 29, 2024 - A bipartisan task force of legislators and journalism industry leaders has filed a report to the General Assembly detailing the decline of local journalism in Illinois and exploring...
Jan 29, 2024 Jon S / CC

Registration available for Decatur Arts Council spring classes
January 29, 2024 - The Decatur Area Arts Council has opened registration for it's spring art classes. Classes range from crafts and basket weaving to dance lessons. Classes are held at the Madden Arts...
Jan 29, 2024

LISTEN: Dr. Juanita Morris on Byers & Co
January 29, 2024 - Dr. Juanita Morris joined Byers & Co to talk about the New Year, sports, entertainment, and local elections. Listen to the podcast now!
Jan 29, 2024

LISTEN: Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe discusses potholes on Byers & Co
January 29, 2024 - Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers & Co to talk about roads, local representatives, challenges facing the city, and the Kansas City Chiefs. Listen to the podcast now!
Jan 29, 2024

LISTEN: Kevin Breheny on Byers & Co
January 29, 2024 - Kevin Breheny joined Byers & Co to talk about the NFL playoffs, rugby, and Soy City Buzz. Listen to the podcast now!
Jan 29, 2024

Arts Council accepting grant applications until Feb 1
January 28, 2024 - Is your not-for-profit organization, school, church, or arts group planning in arts-focused project or program in the next 12 months? The Decatur Area Arts Council's community arts ...
Jan 28, 2024

City announces opening of workforce development, entrepreneurship hub
January 28, 2024 - A new central location for entrepreneurs, makers, and individuals developing their workforce skills is now open in Decatur. The Decatur Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon ...
Jan 28, 2024

State providing funds to address food deserts
January 28, 2024 - Illinois' Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity announced the application window is open for $3.5 million in funding to help local grocery stores provide fresh foods in ar...
Jan 28, 2024 gemma / Unsplash