Category Archives: News

LISTEN: "Fierce 14" students from Dawson Civic Leadership Insitute
July 5, 2023 - A'Precious McClennon, Denise Hernandez & Bailey Manns joined Thee Morris Code to talk about their experience in the "Fierce 14" at the Dawson CIvic Leadership Institute.
Jul 5, 2023

Decatur awarded state funding for paratransit public transportation upgrades
July 5, 2023 - Gov. Pritzker announced last week that $24.9 million recently awarded to the Illinois Department of Transportation by the federal government will allow jurisdictions statewide, includin...
Jul 5, 2023

"Borrowed Future" showing held at Civic Center this weekend
July 5, 2023 - The Decatur Civic Leadership Institute, in collaboration with the City of Decatur and J Morris Enterprises, will hold a showing of "Borrowed Future," a documentary about the danger of s...
Jul 5, 2023 Ervins Strauhmanis / CC

Millikin University business professor finishes as runner-up for 2023 Male Entrepreneurial Leader of the Year
July 5, 2023 - J. Mark Munoz, a business professor at Millikin University, finished as the runner-up for this year's Male Entrepreneurial Leader of the Year, an award sponsored by the Accreditation Co...
Jul 5, 2023

Macon County Conservation District to host July events for all ages
July 5, 2023 - The Macon County Conservation District will host several events for nature lovers to enjoy throughout July. Between tour programs, free music performances and historic site tours, event...
Jul 5, 2023

Nelson Park boat ramps closed this weekend due to Centennial Lake Fest
July 5, 2023 - Due to this weekend's Centennial Lake Fest, the Nelson Park Boat Ramps and boat trailer parking lot will be closed. Starting Friday, July 7 at 5 a.m. until Monday, July 10 at 5 a.m., bo...
Jul 5, 2023

LISTEN: Drew Early of DMH on Byers & Co.
July 5, 2023 - Drew Early of Decatur Memorial Hospital joined Byers & Co. to recap the Memorial Health Championship golf tournament and talk about the impact of last week's storms and air quality. Lis...
Jul 5, 2023

LISTEN: Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District on Byers & Co.
July 5, 2023 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co. to talk about park cleanup following last week's storms, Scovill Zoo's renovated Herpaquarium, this weekend's Centennial...
Jul 5, 2023

City of Decatur holding city-wide cleanup and tree limb pickup
July 5, 2023 - The City of Decatur, in partnership with Waste Management, will host a city-wide cleanup for large items this weekend and offer assistance in clearing debris from last week's storm. Dec...
Jul 5, 2023 Rose Pineau / Unsplash

Health Department offers tips on food safety after power outages
June 3o, 2023 - After a powerful storm Thursday, sustained power outages mean you may need to consider a refrigerator clean-out. The Macon County Health Department has released a guide to help you dec...
Jun 30, 2023 Philip Brewer / CC