Category Archives: News

Illinois Payroll Jobs Up, Unemployment Rate Down in January
March 13, 2023 - The Illinois Department of Employment Security announced that the unemployment rate fell -0.1 percentage point to 4.5 percent, while nonfarm payrolls increased by +14,300 in January, ...
Mar 13, 2023

Dove and Energy Assistance Foundation to offer energy assistance program
March 13, 2023 - Dove Financial Assistance (DFA)and the Energy Assistance Foundation (EAF) are co-hosting a dedicated evening of service to assist Ameren Illinois customers eligible for the Warm Neigh...
Mar 13, 2023 kate hiscock / CC

LISTEN: Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe previews St. Pats Parade on Byers & Co
March 13, 2023 - Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers & Co to talk about Daylight Saving time, St. Patrick's Day parade, the 100th anniversary of Lake Decatur, and social media. Listen to the podc...
Mar 13, 2023

LISTEN: Kevin Breheny previews Soy City Buzz on Byers & Co
March 13, 2023 - Kevin Breheny joined Byers & Co to talk about The Players Championship, the Oscars, St. Louis football, Daylight Saving time, and Soy City Buzz. Listen to the podcast now!
Mar 13, 2023

Park District approves solar panel project for DISC
March 13, 2023 -The Decatur Park District Board of Commissioners have approved project by Tick Tock Energy of Effingham, to install a solar system on the roof of the Decatur Indoor Sports Center. Cons...
Mar 13, 2023

Mexican singer, composer and songwriter, Ramon Ayala, coming to the Devon
March 11, 2023 - The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater has announced Mexican singer, composer and songwriter,Ramon Ayala, is coming to the Devon on September 17. "We are excited to expand our offerings so ...
Mar 11, 2023

Daylight saving time is also time to check smoke alarms
March 11, 2023 - Daylight saving time serves as a reminder to ensure you have working smoke/CO alarms in your home and review fire-safety plans, says the office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal. The...
Mar 11, 2023 Neeta Lind / CC

Richland Community College Holds Orientations for Free Adult Education Programs
March 11, 2023 - Richland Community College's Adult Education Program will be holding orientations for its free GED and English as a Second Language (ESL) programs. Orientations will be held the follo...
Mar 11, 2023

HSHS Medical Group celebrates opening of Health Center at Millikin University
March 11, 2023 -The HSHS Medical Group celebrated the grand opening of its Health Center at Millikin University. Millikin University's HSHS Medical Group Health Center provides access to nurse-led car...
Mar 11, 2023

Deana Carter and Jamie O'Neal to join Jo Dee Messina at the Devon
March 11, 2023 - The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater has announced that Deana Carter and Jamie O'Neal will open as special guests for Jo Dee Messina on June 10, 2023. This show is included in the 2023 De...
Mar 11, 2023