Category Archives: News

Jasper Street Summer Fest to be held Tuesday
August 28, 2023 - The Jasper Street Summer Fest will be held on Tuesday, August 29. The Jasper Street Summer Fest was originally scheduled for Thursday, August 24th, but was rescheduled due to last we...
Aug 28, 2023

Willy Wonka cast members invite all ages to search for hidden golden tickets
August 28, 2023 - Mid-Summer Moon Productions is bringing Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka to the Decatur Civic Center stage with a golden ticket contest. The cast and crew are hiding golden tickets throughou...
Aug 28, 2023

General Surgeon Dr. Mohammad Torabi Joins Memorial Specialty Care
August 28, 2023 - General surgeon Dr. Mohammad Torabi has joined Memorial Specialty Care in Decatur. Dr. Torabi earned his medical degree from American University of Antigua before serving a residency...
Aug 28, 2023

LISTEN: Dr. Juanita Morris on Byers and Co
August 28, 2023 - Dr. Juanita Morris joined Byers & Co to talk about parenting today, the power of voting, and more. Listen to the podcast now!
Aug 28, 2023

LISTEN: Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe previews Farm Progress on Byers & Co
August 28, 2023 - Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers & Co to talk about the Farm Progress show this week, as well as the Jasper Street Festival. Listen to the podcast now!
Aug 28, 2023

LISTEN: Kevin Breheny on Byers & Co
August 28, 2023 - Kevin Breheny talks about golf, Farm Progress, Rick Springfield at the Devon, and politics. Listen to the podcast now!
Aug 28, 2023

Decatur programs to receive $135K in literacy grants
August 27, 2023 - Decatur is receiving $135,000 in grants from the Secretary of State's office to support literacy efforts. Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias says the funds are ...
Aug 27, 2023

IDPH reports rising number of COVID cases
August 27, 2023 - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced the CDC is reporting all 102 Illinois counties remained at a low level for COVID-19 hospital admissions as of the middle of ...
Aug 27, 2023

HSHS Hospital Volunteers Celebrate Fall with Annual Sale
August 27, 2023 - The Partners of HSHS St. Mary's Hospital are sponsoring a Fall Fling Sale in the main lobby of St. Mary's on Thursday, September 7 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will feature Del's ...
Aug 27, 2023

Macon County Reports First Human Case of West Nile Virus
August 27, 2023 - The Macon County Health Department announced the first positive human case of West Nile virus in Macon County in 2023. This case is one of twelve (12) CDC- confirmed cases discovered...
Aug 27, 2023