Category Archives: News
Nelson Park Boat Ramps to be closed for Lake Fest July 7-9
June 18, 2023 -The City of Decatur has announced that Boat Ramps in Nelson Park will be closed during the upcoming Lake Fest, July 7-9. Due to the activity of Centennial Lake Fest happening near the N...
Jun 18, 2023
Park District holds Juneteenth celebration at the Devon
June 18, 2023 - The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater hosted the 3rd annual Juneteenth Multicultural Celebration Sunday. "We Are the Change" was the theme this year and the event included musical performan...
Jun 18, 2023
Decatur Rotary Club 180 hosts first Rotary Fest to raise funds for grant program
June 17th, 2023 - Decatur Rotary Club #180 hosted their first-ever Rotary Fest this weekend at the Door 4 Brewery that featured "The Wurst Corn hole Tournament Ever." The event was the group's first l...
Jun 18, 2023
Community celebrates Juneteenth in Central Park
June 17th, 2023 - Community members gathered in Central Park yesterday for the 29th annual Juneteenth celebration to honor and remember the liberation of the last African Americans from slavery. The e...
Jun 18, 2023
African American Cultural & Genealogical Society holds 30th annual Juneteenth Banquet
June 17, 2023 - The African American Cultural & Genealogical Society (AACGS) held its 30th annual Juneteenth Banquet on the Richland Campus Friday to celebrate the holiday and honor the history of...
Jun 17, 2023
LISTEN: Phil Romano & Stephanie Price on Fuego
June 16, 2023- Phil Romano & Stephanie Price, from the Decatur Rotary club, joined co-hosts Dr. Isaac Zuniga, Elizabeth Rivera, & Carmen Rivera on Fuego to talk about the Wurst Cornhole Tourna...
Jun 16, 2023
LISTEN: Carmen Rivera, Elizabeth Rivera, & Mateo Zuniga on Fuego
June 16, 2023- Carmen Rivera, Elizabeth Rivera, & Mateo joined host Dr. Isaac Zuniga on Fuego to talk about an upcoming Chico Gala, Carmen & Elizabeth filling in as Fuego hosts this summer, an...
Jun 16, 2023
LISTEN: 'There is a place for you in this world': award-winning author inspires readers of all ages at Decatur Public Library talk
June 16, 2023 - As a kid, Alex London didn't like to read. But once he found the right book, it was the beginning of a career in storytelling. "I remember that feeling of finding that first book that ...
Jun 16, 2023
LISTEN: Angela Foulke of the Decatur Family YMCA on Byers & Co.
June 16, 2023 - Angela Foulke of the Decatur Family YMCA joined Byers & Co. to talk about local activities happening this weekend and throughout the summer. Listen to the podcast now!
Jun 16, 2023
Decatur's Andreas Ag Academy honored at IL State FFA convention
June 15, 2023 - Local chapters of the DPS61 Duane O. Andreas Ag Academy were honored this week a the 95th annual Illinois FFA Convention in Springfield. 15 FFA members from the MacArthur and Eisenhowe...
Jun 15, 2023