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Forsyth Fest to be held this weekend, June 16-17
June 14, 2023 - Village of Forsyth organizers are gearing up for this year's Forsyth Fest, this Friday and Saturday, June 16 and 17, in Forsyth Park. The festivities, which are free and open to the pu...
Jun 15, 2023 Photo credit to the Village of Forsyth.
Decatur Police Department announces Fourth of July safe driving campaign
June 15, 2023 - The Decatur Police Department announced increased traffic enforcement now until the morning hours of July 5, with a focus on impaired and unbuckled drivers, as part of efforts to promo...
Jun 15, 2023
Current Salvation Army officers reassigned, new officers begin July 1
June 15, 2023 - The Decatur Salvation Army's current officers, Lts. Kenesa and Shanell Debela, have been reassigned. As part of The Salvation Army's national master planning, officers are periodically...
Jun 15, 2023
Governor Pritzker announces new homeownership assistance program
June 15, 2023 - Gov. JB Pritzker recently announced a new initiative, named Illinois HFA1 and administered by the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IDHA), that will help low- and moderate-income...
Jun 15, 2023 Ervins Strauhmanis / CC
Juneteenth celebrations to kick off with Friday evening banquet
June 15, 2023 - This year's Juneteenth celebrations, hosted by the African-American Cultural & Genealogical Society of Illinois (AACGS), will kick off Friday, June 16, with dinner and a guest spea...
Jun 15, 2023
LISTEN: Debbie Bogle of the United Way on Byers & Co.
June 15, 2023 - Debbie Bogle of the United Way joined Byers & Co. to share the latest about the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. Listen to the podcast now!
Jun 15, 2023
LISTEN: Evelyn Hood and Evyonne Hawkins on Byers & Co.
June 15, 2023 - Evelyn Hood of the African American Cultural & Genealogical Society and Evyonne Hawkins of Richland Community College joined Byers & Co. to talk about this weekend's Juneteenth...
Jun 15, 2023
LISTEN: The City Hall Insider with Paul Osborne on Byers & Co.
June 15, 2023 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co. to talk about the new curfew enforcement and candidates for Illinois' 88th district. Listen to this week's edition of The City Hall Ins...
Jun 15, 2023
LISTEN: Decatur Police Chief Shane Brandel on Byers & Co.
June 15, 2023 - Decatur Police Chief Shane Brandel joined Byers & Co. to talk about the new enhanced curfew enforcement to battle juvenile gun violence. Listen to the podcast now, and read more HE...
Jun 15, 2023
LISTEN: Ja'Rell Wright & Brylan Woods on Thee Morris Code
June 14, 2023- DCLI participants Ja'Rell Wright & Brylan Woods joined co-hosts Dr. Juanita Morris & Traymar Brown on Thee Morris Code to talk about the Public Safety Course they are currently ...
Jun 14, 2023