Category Archives: News

2023 Miss Macon County crowned at Macon County Fair
June 8, 2023 - The 2023 Miss Macon County, Morgan Binder, of Warrensburg, was crowned last night at this year's Macon County Fair. This week marks the 167th annual Macon County Fair, with festivities ...
Jun 08, 2023

Powers Mansions sells at auction for $300k
June 7, 2023 - The historic Powers Mansion has sold to the highest bidder after an online foreclosure auction fetched $301,750.00 for the troubled property. The property was initially on the market fo...
Jun 07, 2023

LISTEN: Eternity Jeffro, Cherdiamond Ingram, & Shaylee Hicks on Thee Morris Code
June 7, 2023- Eternity Jeffro, Cherdiamond Ingram, & Shaylee Hicks, members of DCLI's Talented 10 CNA program, joined host Dr. Juanita Morris on Thee Morris Code to talk about assisting with this ...
Jun 07, 2023

LISTEN: Phil Romano, Walter Grider, & Julie Bilbrey on Thee Morris Code
June 7, 2023- Phil Romano, Walter Grider, & Julie Bilbrey, joined host Dr. Juanita Morris on Thee Morris Code to talk about The Wurst Cornhole Tournament Ever. Listen to the podcast now!
Jun 07, 2023

African American Cultural & Genealogical Society announces plans for Juneteenth Celebration
June 7, 2023 - The African American Cultural & Genealogical Society of IL, Inc. Museum (partnering with Richland Community College) will present its 30th Anniversary and its 29th Annual Juneteenth...
Jun 07, 2023

Ameren continues improvements and modernization of gas lines in Decatur
June 7, 2023 - Ameren says it continues efforts to modernize its natural gas energy delivery infrastructure in the Decatur area. This week approximately 32 contractors with Ameren started construction...
Jun 07, 2023

Memorial Health pledges $4 Million to Illinois College to expand nursing program
June 7, 2023 -Memorial Health and Illinois College have announced a partnership aimed at relieving the long-term regional nursing shortage by expanding capacity in the college's nursing program. Memor...
Jun 07, 2023

ADM and Beautify Decatur Coalition host second Community Cleanup
June 7, 2023 - Nearly 115 ADM colleagues and the Beautify Decatur Coalition's volunteer leaders teamed up for the second time this morning to help beautify 22nd Street. Employees arrived on buses, don...
Jun 07, 2023

Conservation District hosting summer van trips
June 7, 2023 - Each month this summer, The Macon County Conservation District is offering van trips for the public. The trips include the Saint Louis Zoo, Wildlife Prairie Park, and the Saint Louis Sc...
Jun 07, 2023

LISTEN: Tanya Andricks of Crossing Healthcare on Byers & Co.
June 7, 2023 - Tanya Andricks of Crossing Healthcare joined Byers & Co. to talk about recent air quality alerts and summer nursing camps. Listen to the podcast now!
Jun 07, 2023