Category Archives: News
YLIA offering $5,000 service grant to fund youth mental health focused project
February 23, 2023 - Young Leaders in Action (YLIA) of Macon County is accepting grant application until next week for nonprofit organizations, churches, and schools, aiming to impact the mental health...
Feb 23, 2023
Decatur Peace Summit returns to Decatur Saturday
February 23, 2023- Due to the success of the peace summits the past two years, Decatur will once again bring the community together to have a discussion on restorative justice and work on an action pl...
Feb 23, 2023
LISTEN: Crossing, United Way and Community Foundation discuss social and emotional support options on Byers & Co
February 23, 2023 - Tanya Andricks and Charmine Robertson-Stoner of Crossing Healthcare, Debbie Bogle of the United Way of Decatur and Mid Illinois and Natalie Beck of the Community Foundation joined ...
Feb 23, 2023
LISTEN: ADM and DPS61 discuss FFA Week and ADM Career Day on Byers & Co
February 23, 2023 - Greg Webb, Vice President, State Government Relations at ADM, Zach Shields, Executive Director, Decatur Public Schools Foundation, Becca Merrill, Lead Ag Instructor (MacArthur High...
Feb 23, 2023
LISTEN: RCC's Career & Technical Education Program on Byers & Co to talk about job re-training
February 23, 2023 - Nick Harper, RCC CTE Program Recruitment Specialist and Brad Curry, RCC Engineering Technology Instructor joined Byers & Co to talk about RCC's variety of options for people ma...
Feb 23, 2023
LISTEN: City Hall Insider Paul Osborne discusses Akorn closure on Byers & Co
February 23, 2023- Former Mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co for the City Hall Insider. Paul and Brian discuss the Akorn closure and it's impact on the community. Listen to the podcast now!
Feb 23, 2023
LISTEN: Workforce Investment's Rocki Wilkerson discusses resources for Akorn employees on Byers & Co
February 23, 2023 - Rocki Wilkerson of Workforce Investment Solutions joined Byers & Co to discuss the help available to workers affected by the Akorn closure. Listen to the podcast now! Workforce...
Feb 23, 2023
LISTEN: Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe discusses the closure of Akorn on Byers & Co
February 23, 2023 - Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers & Co to discuss the situation with Akorn Pharmaceuticals and the resources available from the city to the employees affected. Listen to the...
Feb 23, 2023
LISTEN: Mark Reynolds on Thee Morris Code
February 22, 2023- Mark Reynolds, DPS 61 School Board candidate joined host Dr. Juanita Morris on Thee Morris Code to talk about his candidacy, the importance of literacy, accountability, and advocacy...
Feb 22, 2023
Decatur Park District to host "Supper with a Side of Soul" to benefit special needs choir
February 22, 2023 - The Decatur Park District's Heart and Soul Special Needs Choir are hosting "Supper with a Side of Soul" Friday to benefit the program and spots are still available. The dinner will...
Feb 22, 2023