Category Archives: News

March 30, 2023 - Total nonfarm jobs increased in thirteen metropolitan areas and decreased in one for the year ending February 2023, according to data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statis...

March 30, 2023 - Decatur Public Schools is offering an opportunity for DPS students to sign up for summer programs through their community partners, and DPS will pay for registration fees. This is the...

March 30, 2023 -Governor JB Pritzker joined state and local leaders along with the Illinois Department of Transportation today to announce a nearly $200 million investment in 22 projects that will imp...

March 30, 2023 -The Decatur Police Department says a domestic violence call early this morning led to officer involved shooting after the suspect charged police with a knife. Decatur police were calle...

March 30, 2023 - Four local nonprofit organizations have been selected to receive a total of $5,000 in grants from the YLIA Youth Impact fund through partners at The Community Foundation of Macon Coun...

March 30, 2023 - Debbie Bogle of the Unite Way joined Byers & Co to talk about the spring influx of community need, partnerships to bring people to services, and trivia nights. Listen to the podca...

March 30, 2023 - Ashley Hall of Richland Community College joined Byers & Co to talk about their upcoming job fair that will have over 60 businesses in attendance. Listen to the podcast now!

March 30, 2023 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co for the City Hall Insider to talk about the upcoming local elections. Listen to the podcast now!

March 29, 2023 -The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) has approved a Stipulated Agreement requiring new automatic warning devices at a highway-rail crossing near Decatur in Macon County. The agreemen...

March 29, 2023 - The Decatur Park District has announced opening day for two of the most popular attractions in the community. Scovill Zoo opens for the season on Saturday, April 1. Opening Day hours ...